Bell Ringer Define terms from Chapter 6, pg. 123 Abbreviations Eponyms Prefix Suffix Word Roots

Chapter 06 Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology The words – or terms – which make up the language of medicine are referred to as the terminology of the medical field… known as medical terminology. Like every other language, medical terminology has changed over time and will continue to change. Most medical terms come from the Greek and Latin languages.

6:1 Interpreting Word Parts Impossible to memorize all medical words relevant to your health care career Determine word meaning by breaking word into parts If word parts are known, the word can be broken down and interpreted

6:1 Interpreting Word Parts Prefix Syllable or word placed at the beginning of a word; usually serves to further define word root A word component placed in front of a root/word to change or modify its meaning Can give a root direction or position. It can also give a root a specific type/classification, quality, or quantity.

6:1 Interpreting Word Parts Suffix Syllable or word placed at the end of word; usually describes what is happening to word root It changes or modifies its usage, function, or meaning.

6:1 Interpreting Word Parts Word Roots Main words or parts to which prefixes and suffixes can be added It is the basic element of a word, and it is the foundation on which the meaning of a word is built. Many roots are real words in their own right and term. Although these roots can have other elements, they don’t need other elements to be complete. A root can be a whole word or part of a word. Roots come from many different languages, mainly Greek and Latin, and find their way into English.

6:1 Interpreting Word Parts Prefixes and suffixes have set meanings When prefixes, suffixes, and/or word roots are joined together, vowels are frequently added

6:1 Interpreting Word Parts Eponyms are medical terms named after people, places, or things For prefixes, suffixes, and word roots for parts of the human body, refer to Table in text Refer to the list of common prefixes, suffixes, and word roots in text Add table number from text? Also, changed “text” to lowercase.

Bell Ringer: Med Term Breakdowns Break down each term into word parts using slashes (/). Label each word part using WR= Word Root, P= Prefix, S= Suffix Rewrite each prefix and suffix using the hyphen in its correct place. ( - ) Hyperacidity  Hypothermia Pathology Preoperative Subnormal Arteriovenous Subdermal Myocardial Diameter Bilateral Posthepatic Endoscopy  Hypohepatic Intrapulmonary Angioscope Postvenous Osteopathy Prefix Gastric

Bell Ringer: Med Term Break Down Break down each term into word parts using slashes (/). Label each word part using WR= Word Root, P= Prefix, S= Suffix Rewrite each prefix and suffix using the hyphen in its correct place. ( - ) Hyperthermia Subdermal Cardiovascular Abnormal Biology

Bell Ringer: Define each word part. Later Hepat Hyper- Ab- Oste -logy

Classwork pg. 144 # 1-2 only Add the suffix –oma to five different word roots for tissues or parts of the body. Check a medical dictionary to determine whether the spelling is correct and to learn the full meaning of the word. Ex: Melanoma – Melan- (o): black or dark; -oma: tumor, a swelling; Means: black or dark cancer Choose 5 word roots related to a part of the body. Add different prefixes and/or suffixes to the word root to create at least three different terms for each body part. Ex: Cystitis, Cystoscopy, and Cystocele

Ch. 6.2 Abbreviations

6:2 Using Medical Abbreviations Shortened forms of words Usually just letters Health care workers are expected to recognize most common abbreviations Agencies have their own approved lists of abbreviations—if not on list, do not use

6:2 Using Medical Abbreviations Joint Commission Do Not Use list of abbreviations that cause confusion IU or U qd, qod, qid cc Lack of leading zero

6:2 Using Medical Abbreviations Do Not Use list Trailing zero sc or SC or SQ AD, AS, AU, OD, OS, OU @ symbol < or > symbols Apothecary unit symbols

6:2 Using Medical Abbreviations Learn the abbreviations and symbols approved for use in your work facility Use index cards to make flashcards Use flashcards to study abbreviations Some instructors may give weekly tests

BellRinger: Med Term Break Downs Break down each term into its word parts and label them. Define each word part. Dysuria Narcolepsy Dysphagia Dermacyanosis Neuralgia Gastrectomy Polycythemia Bradycardia Paraplegia Tachycardia

Bell Ringer: Indicate P for prefix, S for suffix, or WR for word root, then define each word part. Anti- Dys- Cyan/o -ectomy -plasty -tripsy -rrhaphy Homo- Hyster- Bi- Chlor/o Leuk/0 -centesis Alb/o Re-

Dysuria Narcolepsy Dysphagia Dermacyanosis Neuralgia Gastrectomy Practice Quiz Med Term Break Downs Break down each term into its word parts and label them. Define each word part. Dysuria Narcolepsy Dysphagia Dermacyanosis Neuralgia Gastrectomy Polycythemia Bradycardia Paraplegia Tachycardia

Ch. 6 Medical Terminology Test Medical Terminology Break Downs Break each term into word parts using (/) Label each word part (P, S, or WR) Medical Terminology Definitions Common Prefixes Suffixes: Surgical Procedures Word Roots: Colors