MEDICAL TERMINOLOGIES Flashcards
Most medical terms are derived from ________?
Greek and Latin words
What are the 3 parts of a medical term?
root word
prefix
suffix
It is the main part of the medical term that denotes the meaning of the word.
Root word
It is found in the beginning of the term and it shows how meaning is assigned to the world.
Prefix
It is found at the terminal portion or at the end term of the term. It also denotes the meaning to the root word.
Suffix
Rule 1
Terms that end in “a”, for a plural add an “e”.
Rule 2
Terms that end in “s”, for plural change it into “es”.
Rule 3
Terms that end in “ex”, for plural replace with “ix” or “ices”.
Rule 4
Terms that end in “on”, for plural replace it with “a”.
Rule 5
Terms that end in “um” for plural replace it with “a”.
Rule 6
Terms that end in “us” for plural replace it with “i”.
Rule 7
Terms that ends it with “itis” for plural replace it with “itides.Ru
Rule 8
Terms that end in “nx” for plural replace it with “nges”.
Rule 9
Terms that end in “y” for plural replace it with “ies”.
Rule 10
Terms that end in “x” for plural replace it with “ces”.
How many plural forms rules?
10 rules
A1A
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
A1c
Hemoglobin A1c
AB
Antibody
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
ABRH
ABO Group and Rh Type
ABT
Antibody Titer
ACA
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies
ACE
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
