Combining forms
What does the term “Carcin/o” refer to?
Cancer
-oma
Ex: sarcoma
Tumour/mass
Hypo-
Below, less than normal or under
A specialist who studies the heart
Cardiologist
What test is abbreviated to “U/S”?
Ultrasound
What does the term “Aden/o” refer to?
Gland
-logist
Specialist in the study of
Dys-
Bad, painful, difficult or abnormal
What does a hematologist specialize in?
The study of blood
EKG/ECG stands for…?
Electrocardiogram
What does the term “opthalm/o” refer to?
Eye
-cyte
Ex: leukocyte
Cell
Hyper-
And provide an example of use relating to blood pressure
Excessive, more than normal, too much
Hypertension
I am going to a rheumatologist appointment, what is an example of an illness they may treat at my appointment?
Arthritis
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What does the term “gastr/o” refer to and give an example
Stomach
Ex: gastric bypass
-ectomy
Cutting out; removing
What is the meaning of the suffix in the term “autoimmune”?
Aut- meaning self
I am going to an appointment with my dermatologist tomorrow, that organ are they checking?
Skin
My patient has an order for an EEG, what organ is being investigated?
Brain
Electroencephalogram shows brain activity and changes in brain waves
What does the term “lapar/o” refer to and provide an example
Ex: laparoscopic
-tomy
Cutting into; incision
What is the meaning of the suffix in the term “retropharyngeal”? Ex a patient has a retropharyngeal abscess
Retro- behind
when bacteria grow in the lymph nodes behind the throat
What is the name of someone who specializes in the study of the mind and mental disorders?
Psychologist
If my patient is positive for MRSA what antibiotic is their infection resistant to?
Methicillin
They have methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus