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Medical Terminology Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words Part 5
This deck covers key medical terminology roots, prefixes, and suffixes, providing definitions and examples to aid in understanding their meanings and applications.
Roots: proct/o
A root meaning 'rectum' or 'anus'.
Proctology is the branch of medicine dealing with the rectum and anus.
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Term
Definition
Roots:
proct/o
A root meaning 'rectum' or 'anus'.
Proctology is the branch of medicine dealing with the rectum and anus.
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psych/o
A root meaning 'mind'.
Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental disorders.
Roots:
py/o
A root meaning 'pus'.
Pyogenic infections produce pus.
Roots:
radi/o
A root meaning 'x-rays' or 'radiation'.
Radiology is the study of medical imaging.
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rhin/o
A root meaning 'nose'.
Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
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sarc/o
A root meaning 'flesh' or 'connective tissue'.
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from connective tissues.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Roots:
proct/o | A root meaning 'rectum' or 'anus'.
Proctology is the branch of medicine dealing with the rectum and anus. |
Roots:
psych/o | A root meaning 'mind'.
Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental disorders. |
Roots:
py/o | A root meaning 'pus'.
Pyogenic infections produce pus. |
Roots:
radi/o | A root meaning 'x-rays' or 'radiation'.
Radiology is the study of medical imaging. |
Roots:
rhin/o | A root meaning 'nose'.
Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa. |
Roots:
sarc/o | A root meaning 'flesh' or 'connective tissue'.
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from connective tissues. |
Roots:
splen/o | A root meaning 'spleen'.
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen. |
Roots:
therm/o | A root meaning 'heat'.
Thermoregulation is the process of maintaining body temperature. |
Roots:
thromb/o | A root meaning 'clot'.
Thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot. |
Roots:
tox/o | A root meaning 'poison'.
Toxicology is the study of the effects of poisons. |
Roots:
trache/o | A root meaning 'trachea' or 'windpipe'.
Tracheostomy is a procedure to create an opening in the trachea. |
Roots:
ur/o | A root meaning 'urine' or 'urinary tract'.
Urology is the study of the urinary system. |
Roots:
vas/o | A root meaning 'vessel' or 'duct'.
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization. |
Roots:
viscer/o | A root meaning 'internal organs'.
Visceromegaly refers to enlargement of the internal organs. |
Suffixes:
-algia | A suffix meaning 'pain'.
Neuralgia is characterized by severe nerve pain. |
Suffixes:
-cele | A suffix meaning 'hernia' or 'swelling'.
Hernia can cause a cele in the abdominal wall. |
Suffixes:
-centesis | A suffix meaning 'surgical puncture'.
Amniocentesis is performed to collect amniotic fluid. |
Suffixes:
-cide | A suffix meaning 'killing'.
Bactericide refers to substances that kill bacteria. |
Suffixes:
-cyte | A suffix meaning 'cell'.
Erythrocyte is a red blood cell. |
Suffixes:
-ectomy | A suffix meaning 'surgical removal'.
Appendectomy is the removal of the appendix. |
Suffixes:
-emia | A suffix meaning 'blood condition'.
Anemia indicates a deficiency of red blood cells. |
Suffixes:
-gen, -genesis | Suffixes meaning 'producing' or 'formation'.
Carcinogenesis is the process by which cancer develops. |
Suffixes:
-gram | A suffix meaning 'record' or 'picture'.
Electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart. |
Suffixes:
-graph | A suffix meaning 'instrument for recording'.
Sphygmograph measures and records blood pressure. |
Suffixes:
-graphy | A suffix meaning 'process of recording'.
Radiography is the process of imaging using x-rays. |