Prefix
What is the definition of the prefix brachy-
short
What is the definition of the suffix -emesis?
vomit
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach.
How is a prefix different from a suffix?
A prefix is added to the beginning of a root while a suffix is added to the end of a root. Both prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of the root word.
How are prefixes and suffixes used to build medical terms?
The prefix is a word element added to the beginning of a word root. The prefix is added to the root to change the meaning or to make it more specific. The suffix is an element added to the end of the word root that changes or adds to the meaning of the root.
Identify and define the prefix in the medical term:
Polyarthritis
Poly- Many
Identify and define the suffix in the medical term: Osteoporosis
-osis: condition
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: hypothyroidism
Pertaining to an underactive thyroid gland.
What is the role of the combining vowel?
Combining vowels makes it possible to combine several word roots and makes it easier to pronounce the word.
What root word relates to the brain?
Cerebro
Identify and define the prefix in the medical term: Osteoporosis
Oste- bone
Identify and define the suffix in the medical term: Hysterectomy
-ectomy: surgical removal
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: arteriosclerosis
Condition in which deposits on the artery walls cause them to harden.
True or False: There can only be one root word in a medical term.
False. There can be more than one root word.
How can you change a term ending in –a to make it plural?
Add an –e to a word ending in –a; for example, change axilla to axillae.
Identify and define the prefix in the medical term: hyperventilation
Hyper- excessive or above
Identify and define the suffix in the medical term: Diverticulitis
-itis: inflammation
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: Fibromyalgia
A condition involving pain in the muscle fibers.
Identify and define the root word(s) in Hysterosalpingectomy.
Hyster and salping: uterus and fallopian tubes
Vocabulary- What is the definition of terminology?
Specialized terms used in any occupation.
What is the definition of pseud-?
false
What is the definition of the suffix -centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
How can you change a term ending in -y to make it plural?
Drop the -y at the end of a word and add -ies—for example, myringotomy to myringotomies.
Define and identify the word elements of the medical term: Hepatorrhagia
Hemorrhage of the liver.
What three components form medical terminology?
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes