際際滷

際際滷Share a Scribd company logo

Chapter 4 Medical Terminology

K
kbpennington

The document discusses medical terminology and provides examples of word parts like prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that are used to build medical terms. It explains how to decipher meanings of medical terms by analyzing the word parts from right to left. Examples are given of spelling guidelines, common medical abbreviations and symbols, and study techniques for learning terminology.

1 of 32
Unit 2 The Language of Health Care 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter 4 Medical Terminology 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Medical Terminology Language used by health care professionals Includes specialized terms, abbreviations, and symbols Precise terms prevent confusion and error Do not use when communicating with patients 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Building Blocks Word root Gives word its main meaning All medical terms have at least one root Refers to structure and function of body Combining form Word root plus vowel (continued) 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Building Blocks Combining vowel Links word root to next word part Usually o, but can be a, e, i, or u 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question What word part is cardi? A. Word root B. Combining form C. Combining vowel 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer A. Word root Cardi Word root meaning heart Combining form Cardi/o Combining vowel o 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Building Blocks Suffix Attaches to end of word roots and combining forms to add to or change meaning All medical terms have suffix 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question Which of the following suffixes means pain? A. -cide B. -ical C. -algia 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer C. -algia Suffix -cide To kill or destroy Suffix -ical Pertaining to Suffix -algia Pain 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Building Blocks Prefix Attaches to beginning of word roots and combining forms to add to or change meaning Not all, but many medical terms have prefix 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question In the word hypothyroidism, what word part is hypo? A. Word root B. Suffix C. Prefix 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer C. prefix Prefix hypo = less than or under Word root thyroid = thyroid gland Suffix -ism = condition Hypothyroidism meaning Condition created by less than normal levels of thyroid hormones 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Building Blocks 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Deciphering Medical Terms Start from right and work left Identify meaning of suffix Identify meaning of word root Identify meaning of prefix If one exists 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Example Cardiology Suffix -ology = study of Word root cardi = heart Prefix = (none in this word) Meaning Study of the heart 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Example Polyarthritis Suffix -itis = inflammation Word root arthr = joint Prefix poly = many or much Meaning Inflammation of many joints 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question A patient is having intercostal pain. Decipher the medical term to determine where this pain would be located. A. Between the ribs B. In the abdomen C. In the head or neck 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer A. Between the ribs Suffix -al = pertaining to Word root cost = rib Prefix inter = between Combine word parts to learn that patient is having pain between ribs 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Animation Click Here to Play Word Parts Work Together Animation 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Animation Click Here to Play Combining Word Parts Animation 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Spelling and Pronunciation Accuracy critical Some words sound the same But spelled differently One letter can completely change meaning Memorize pronunciation and plural form guides 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question What is the guideline for making a plural form if the term ends in -ex or -ix? A. Change the -ex or -ix to -es B. Change the -ex or -ix to -ices C. Add an -e to the end of the word 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer B. Change the -ex or -ix to ices If term ends in -ex or -ix, plural usually formed by changing -ex or -ix to -ices 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Medical Abbreviations and Symbols Shorthand Many common Others vary Use only those listed on facilitys approved list If not on facilitys approved list, cannot be used 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question True or False: If the provider writes the order up ad lib, it means the patient is to always walk with the assistance of a health care professional. 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer False Ad lib = freely or at will Up ad lib = patient can get up and move about freely and at own will 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question True or False: The symbol means male. 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer True Symbol for male Symbol for female 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Aids to Learning Purchase medical dictionary Choose one most helpful to individual needs Use study habits to build on own learning style Visual, auditory, or kinesthetic 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Question Which of the following would be a visual study technique to learning? A. Practice by writing the words down B. Read medical terms aloud C. Draw and color images of terms 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Answer A. Practice by writing the words down Writing terms Visual Speaking words aloud Auditory Drawing and coloring images Kinesthetic 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

More Related Content

Chapter 4 Medical Terminology

  • 1. Unit 2 The Language of Health Care 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 2. Chapter 4 Medical Terminology 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 3. Medical Terminology Language used by health care professionals Includes specialized terms, abbreviations, and symbols Precise terms prevent confusion and error Do not use when communicating with patients 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 4. Building Blocks Word root Gives word its main meaning All medical terms have at least one root Refers to structure and function of body Combining form Word root plus vowel (continued) 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 5. Building Blocks Combining vowel Links word root to next word part Usually o, but can be a, e, i, or u 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 6. Question What word part is cardi? A. Word root B. Combining form C. Combining vowel 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 7. Answer A. Word root Cardi Word root meaning heart Combining form Cardi/o Combining vowel o 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 8. Building Blocks Suffix Attaches to end of word roots and combining forms to add to or change meaning All medical terms have suffix 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 9. Question Which of the following suffixes means pain? A. -cide B. -ical C. -algia 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 10. Answer C. -algia Suffix -cide To kill or destroy Suffix -ical Pertaining to Suffix -algia Pain 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 11. Building Blocks Prefix Attaches to beginning of word roots and combining forms to add to or change meaning Not all, but many medical terms have prefix 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 12. Question In the word hypothyroidism, what word part is hypo? A. Word root B. Suffix C. Prefix 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 13. Answer C. prefix Prefix hypo = less than or under Word root thyroid = thyroid gland Suffix -ism = condition Hypothyroidism meaning Condition created by less than normal levels of thyroid hormones 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 14. Building Blocks 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 15. Deciphering Medical Terms Start from right and work left Identify meaning of suffix Identify meaning of word root Identify meaning of prefix If one exists 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 16. Example Cardiology Suffix -ology = study of Word root cardi = heart Prefix = (none in this word) Meaning Study of the heart 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 17. Example Polyarthritis Suffix -itis = inflammation Word root arthr = joint Prefix poly = many or much Meaning Inflammation of many joints 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 18. Question A patient is having intercostal pain. Decipher the medical term to determine where this pain would be located. A. Between the ribs B. In the abdomen C. In the head or neck 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 19. Answer A. Between the ribs Suffix -al = pertaining to Word root cost = rib Prefix inter = between Combine word parts to learn that patient is having pain between ribs 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 20. Animation Click Here to Play Word Parts Work Together Animation 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 21. Animation Click Here to Play Combining Word Parts Animation 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 22. Spelling and Pronunciation Accuracy critical Some words sound the same But spelled differently One letter can completely change meaning Memorize pronunciation and plural form guides 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 23. Question What is the guideline for making a plural form if the term ends in -ex or -ix? A. Change the -ex or -ix to -es B. Change the -ex or -ix to -ices C. Add an -e to the end of the word 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 24. Answer B. Change the -ex or -ix to ices If term ends in -ex or -ix, plural usually formed by changing -ex or -ix to -ices 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 25. Medical Abbreviations and Symbols Shorthand Many common Others vary Use only those listed on facilitys approved list If not on facilitys approved list, cannot be used 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 26. Question True or False: If the provider writes the order up ad lib, it means the patient is to always walk with the assistance of a health care professional. 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 27. Answer False Ad lib = freely or at will Up ad lib = patient can get up and move about freely and at own will 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 28. Question True or False: The symbol means male. 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 29. Answer True Symbol for male Symbol for female 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 30. Aids to Learning Purchase medical dictionary Choose one most helpful to individual needs Use study habits to build on own learning style Visual, auditory, or kinesthetic 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 31. Question Which of the following would be a visual study technique to learning? A. Practice by writing the words down B. Read medical terms aloud C. Draw and color images of terms 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
  • 32. Answer A. Practice by writing the words down Writing terms Visual Speaking words aloud Auditory Drawing and coloring images Kinesthetic 息 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.