Root Words
The root word meaning "Cell"
Cyt/o
The meaning of the prefix "Bio"
Life
Inflamation
Languages of medical terminology
Prefix "contra"
against
The Purpose of a root word
Holds the basic meaning of a word
The purpose of prefixes
To change the meaning of a word / Indicates; quantity, position direction or time
The purpose of suffixes
Adds meaning to a medical term
The three basics of medical terminology
prefix, root, suffix
Prefix "ecto"
outisde
The meaning of the root "Cranio"
Skull
Prefix meaning "Upon"
Epi
The meaning of the suffix "-pathy"
Disease
The reason why medical terminology is important
Helps healthcare professionals to communicate effectively
Suffix "-osis"
Abnormal condition
The meaning of the root "Patho"
Disease
The meaning of the prefix "Circum"
Around
-pnea
Definition of "medical terminology"
Language used to describe the body, procedures, and conditions
Prefix "sym/syn"
together, joined
Root word meaning "Mouth"
Stomat/o
The meaning of the prefix "Dia"
Through/Apart/Across/Between
Suffix meaning "paralysis"
-plegia
The purpose of medical terminology
Foundation of the healthcare system
Root word "renal"
Kidney