Parts of Words
What is the root word for “slow?”
Brady
Which of the following best defines a suffix?
Found at the end of a root
What is the name of the bone that protects the brain?
Skull
What are the 2 parts of skin?
Dermis & Epidermis
What is the name of the virus that causes AIDS?
HIV
What is the prefix for "below"?
Hypo
Why are root words important?
Give meaning to the entire term
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
Fracture
what is the function of the uterus?
What is the name of the of the disability characterized by the inability to hear?
Deafness
"Skin" is the meaning of what root word?
Derm
What are the four key pieces to medical terminology?
Prefix, Root word, suffix, combining vowel
What is the term for the study of the immune system?
Immunology
What is an antacid?
stops heartburn and stomach aches
What is the term for the study of the structure and function of the nervous system?
Neurology
What is the suffix for "inflammation"?
Itis
Where do you start when you are finding the meaning of a word
The suffix
What is the term for the study of diseases?
Pathology
What is the Iris?
The color of the eye
What is the root word for Female Reproductive organs?
Gyn
The suffix "tomy" refers to?
Incision
What is the first part of a medical word
Prefix
What is the term for inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis
What is the term for a doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer?
Oncologist
The suffix "ectomy" refers to?
Incision