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ROOT WORDS

ROOT WORDS. We’ll start by defining some of the more common root words . A root word is the fundamental building block of a medical term. It’s what remains after you remove any prefixes (words that go before the root) and suffixes (words that go after the root) from the term.

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ROOT WORDS

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  1. ROOT WORDS • We’ll start by defining some of the more common root words. A root word is the fundamental building block of a medical term. It’s what remains after you remove any prefixes (words that go before the root) and suffixes (words that go after the root) from the term. Slide 1 of 17

  2. Root Words Derma/Dermis – skin Hepat/Hepato – liver Aden – glands Hemat/Hemato - blood • We’ll begin our discussion of root words with a group of terms that describe specific body parts. Slide 2 of 17

  3. True or False? True False True False • The root word for any part of the body’s glands is hemat. • The root word for hepat means liver. • When you see a medical term containing the root word derma/dermis, you know that the term is describing the skin. • The definition of the root word aden is gland. True False True False True False Slide 3 of 17

  4. Root Words • The next group of terms also describes body parts. Ot/Oto – ear Cost – rib Cardi/Cardio – heart Gaster/Gastero/ Gastro - stomach Slide 4 of 17

  5. Make a Match A B C D • Cardi • Gaster • Ot/Oto • Cost • Cardio • Gastero A B C D • LEGEND • = Rib • = Stomach • = Ear • = Heart A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D Some defenitions may have more than one root word that applies Slide 5 of 17

  6. Root Words • Let’s define some more common root words. Myo – muscle Oste/Osteo – bone Myel/Myelo – bone marrow Chondri/Chondro –cartilage Slide 6 of 17

  7. Pick a Box • 1. When you see a medical term containing the root word oste or osteo, you know that the term is describing something to do with Bone Marrow Cartilage Bones Muscles 2. What does the root word myo mean? Bones Muscles Bone Marrow Cartilage 3. What root word is used to describe cartilage? Oste/Osteo Myo Chondri/Chondro Myel/Myelo Slide 7 of 17

  8. Root Words Cephal – head Encephal – brain Crani - skull • Here are some root words for the head, brain and skull. Although cephal and encephal are separate and distinct words, each with their own meaning, the two are often used interchangeably in medical reports and claims. Slide 8 of 17

  9. Make a Match • Crani • Encephal • Cephal A B C • LEGEND • = Brain • = Head • = Skull A B C A B C Slide 9 of 17

  10. Putting it Together • Now let’s try combining root words to create new words. We know the root word crani means skull. The cranium is the part of the skull that encloses the brain. The skull is composed of both bones and cartilage. • You already know the root words for bones (oste/osteo) and cartilage (chondro/chondri). Slide 10 of 17

  11. Brainteaser • 1. Based on these terms, the part of the skull that is composed of bones is the Osteocranium Chondrocranium 2. Based on these terms, what is the correct term for the part of the skull that is composed of cartilage? Osteocranium Osteocranium Chondrocranium Slide 11 of 17

  12. Root Words Spondyl – vertebra Neur/Neuro – nerve • Here’s more common root words. Vertabrae (singular is Vertaba) are the bony parts that make up your spinal column. You will encounter many medical terms in claims and medical reports that incorporate the common word vertabra, as well as the root word for vertabra, spondyl. Slide 12 of 17

  13. Switch-o-rama • 1. Medical terms that incorporate the root word spondyl are describing diseases or conditions involving the Nerves Vertebrae 2. When you see a medical term that contains the root word neur or neuro, you know that the term is describing something to do with the Vertebrae Nerves Slide 13 of 17

  14. Root Words • Here are three more common root words you should know. Esthesia – sensation, feeling or perception Algesia – sensitivity to pain Asthenia - weakness Slide 14 of 17

  15. Root Words • How about one last root word.. Sclerosis – hardening of the part of the body, usually of organs, tissues or arteries Slide 15 of 17

  16. True or False? True False • The root word for sensation, feeling, or perception is Esthesia • Algesia means weakness • Asthenia means sensitivity to pain • The term Sclerosis means hardening, usually of organs, tissues, or arteries in a part of the body True False True False True False Slide 16 of 17

  17. Great Job!! • You have navigated your way through ROOT WORDS. Now let’s proceed to the next part of the course; PREFIXES. Click below to return to the web page and continue with the course. Slide 17 of 17

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