Root Words
The root word meaning "specialist"
-ologist
The meaning of the prefix "tri"
three
Inflamation
Languages of medical terminology
Prefix "adreno"
adrenal
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 "sacro"
The meaning of the root "malacia"
Prefix meaning "colon"
col-
The meaning of the suffix "-gram"
Record
The reason why medical terminology is important
Helps healthcare professionals to communicate effectively
Suffix "-penia"
Deficiency
The meaning of the suffix "Path"
Disease
The meaning of the prefix "basi"
Base
Suffix meaning "any condition"
-osis
Definition of "medical terminology"
Language used to describe the body, procedures, and conditions
Suffix "ostomy"
to create an opening
Prefix word meaning "vein"
vena
The meaning of the prefix "lig"
ligament
Suffix meaning "resemble"
-oid
The purpose of medical terminology
Foundation of the healthcare system
Root word "cardi"