Medical Terminology 1 Flashcards
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Combining Form
A word root + a combining vowel = a combining form
Ex: derm/a
Word Root
Main body of a word
Prefixes
A prefix is placed before a word to modify its meaning.
When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by a hyphen indicating another word part follows to complete.
Ex: anti-
Suffixes
A suffix is attached to the end of a word or word root to modify its meaning.
Suffixes are joined to combining forms to write nouns, adjectives, and verbs.
A suffix is preceded by a hyphen when the suffix is written alone indicating that another word part generally perceived it before a completed word can be formed.
Eponyms
Names for diseases, organs, procedures, or body functions that are derived from the name of a person. (named after persons)
Ex: a cesarean section - Julius caesar
Acronyms
Formed from initial letters of a compound term
Suffix
-er, -ist
One who
Suffix
-iatrician
Practitioner
Suffix
-logist
One who studies
Specialist
Suffix
-ac, -al, -ic
Pertaining to
Suffix
-logic, -logical
Pertaining to the study of
Suffix
-iatrics, -iatry
Medical profession or treatment
Suffix
-logy
Study or science of
