Medical Terminology Basics

Medical Terminology Basics • Intro 15-20 new terms on Monday • Flashcards due on Friday • Quiz on Friday • Flashcards = 30 points • Quiz, Wk 2 = 40 points

You are expected to • English : Latin • Latin : English • Recognize examples & words • Create words • Complete M/C, matching, T/F, FITB • Know this week’s terms PLUS those from last week!!!!

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Latin/GreekTerm English translation • Examples

PREFIXES

P dys difficult, painful • dysuria • dystrophy • dysfunctional

P hemi half • hemisphere • hemianopsia • hemiplegia

micro P small tiny • microscope • microgenic • microcytosis

post P after post-traumatic post-partum post-op

sub P under, below submarine substernal subgastric

ROOT WORDS

derm (a, at, o) R skin • dermatology • dermatitis • sub-dermal

gastro R stomach • gastrectomy • gastritis • gastroscopy

nephro R kidney • nephritis • nephrology • nephroma

osteo R bone • osteoma • osteocyte • osteoporosis

path patho = rootpathy = suffix R & S disease • pathology • psychopath • pathogenic

SUFFIXES

-ectomy S surgical removal of • hysterectomy • vasectomy • mastectomy

-emia S blood • anemia • leukemia

S -ist one who • psychologist • biologist • chemist

BTW, what is an…. -ologist ???????????? ology + ist…..

-itis S inflamed inflammation of tonsillitis appendicitis hepatitis

What is inflammation? RHSP • RED • HOT • SWOLLEN • PAINFUL

-plasty s surgical reshaping rhinoplasty gastroplasty cardioplasty

Making flashcards • Note cards • Whole or half (NOT SMALLER!!!!!!) • Latin/Greek on 1 side • English translation on other side • Secure w/ rubber band • Turn in on Friday just prior to quiz • Late flashcards are NEVER accepted

Medical Terminology Basics