Latin Root
What does the Latin root 'Hypo' mean?
Less
Underneath
EX. Hypoglossal
What does it mean if something is acute?
It has a rapid onset
What is the inflammation of a tendon called?
Tendinitis
What does the latin root 'Endo' mean?
Inside, within
Endoscopy
The term meaning wound or injury is ____.
Trauma
A ____ of the skin is a groove or crack-like sore of the skin.
Fissure
What does the latin root '-iasis' mean?
Abnormal condition
EX. -psoriasis
What does exudate mean?
Fluid (such as pus) that leaks out of an infected wound
What does the latin root '-Pathy' mean?
Disease, suffering
EX. Acropathy, sympathy
Fun way to remember: Germs take a PATH to cause disease
What does the latin root 'Mono' or 'Uni' mean?
Meaning one
EX. Monoamelia, or Unilateral
What does the word hemiparesis mean?
Muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body that can affect the arms, legs, and facial muscles.
What does the latin root "-endo" mean?
Inside, within
What does the latin root '-itis' mean?
Inflammation/swelling
Dermatitis
Fun way to remember it: "Iyyy tis hurts!"
What does Arthritis mean?
Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints
This medical term describes an inflammation of the stomach.
Gastritis