Medical Terminology Flashcards
what is a word element?
a part of a word
what is a root word?
a word element with the basic meaning of the word
what is a prefix?
a word element at the beginning, makes the term more specific
what is a suffix?
a word element placed at the end that describes the condition/action, isn’t used alone
arthritis definition
root: joint
suffix: inflammation
inflammation of the joint
apnea definition
prefix: without/not
suffix: breathing
not breathing
gastrostomy definition
root: stomach
suffix: creation of an opening
opening of the stomach
abbreviation definition
a shortened form of a word or phrase
what is the “anatomical position”?
the body stands/lays straight, feet shoulder width apart, face forwards, arms at side, palms facing forward
superior definition
above another structure
inferior definition
below another structure
anterior definition
front surface of body
posterior definition
back surface of body
midline definition
imaginary divide between right and left side of body
medial definition
closest to middle of body
