Medical Terminology Flashcards
Define the following Root word
Nephr/o
A Root is the foundation of a word
Kidney
Define the following Suffix
-Itis
Suffixes usually end a word but not always!
Inflammation
Here are some words you may already know using the suffix, -itis: Tonsilitis, Appendicitis, Gastristis, Laryngitis
Define the following Suffix
-ectomy
Suffixes usually end a word but not always!
Removal of
Here are some words you may already know using the suffix, - ectomy: Tonsilectomy, Hysterectomy, Appendectomy
Define the following Root word
Hyster/o
A Root is the foundation of a word
Not so fun fact: During the dawn of medicine if a woman was deemed ‘hysterical’ she had this removed!
Uterus
A Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus.
True or False
The following prescription is written correctly: Amoxicillin 250mg BID X 7 days
True
Order of operations: Drug, Dose, Times/day & Duration
True or False
A cystocentesis is defined as a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest.
False
Cyst/o = Bladder or Sac
A Thoracocentesis is a procedure involving the removal of fluid from the chest or thorax.
True or False
Bradycardia is defined as slow breathing and is an emergency.
False
Brady = Slow (Prefix) ; Card/i = Heart (Root)
Although bradycardia could indicate an emergency bradypnea is our word for ‘slow or decreased breathing/respirations’.
Define all Roots in the following compound word
Osteoarthritis
Remember: A compound word can have 2 or more roots combined!
Oste/o = Bone
Arthr = Joint
Osteoarthritis = Inflammation of the bone joints
You may have heard of the term: Osteoporosis (Porus bones = Holes in the bones making them weak)
True or False
The dog in the photo is cyanotic
Cyan/o (Root) = Blue (Ex: Cyanobacteria)
Define the following prefix
Anti-
Prefixes will usually be indicated with a dash after the word part whereas suffixes have a dash preceeding the word part.
Against
Some words you may already know: Antiseptic, Antibiotic, Antisocial & Antifreeze!
Use an appropriate directional term for the following word: Belly
Ventral
Use an appropriate directional term for the following word: Back
Dorsal
JAWS has a dorsal fin!
Use an appropriate directional term for the following word: Going towards the nose
Rostral
Fun mnemonic alert! Rostral rhymes with nostril
Use an appropriate directional term for the following word: Underside of the forelimb
Hint: Similar to our hand
Palmar
Our palms are what we use to ‘high five’ with!
Use an appropriate directional term for the following word: Underside of the hindlimb
Plantar
Fun mnemonic alert! We plant our feet on the ground. Sometimes feet get plantar warts!
