Medical Terminology List 7

Carp/o Carpals (wrist bones) Carpal – Pertaining to the wrist Carpal tunnel syndrome – Group of symptoms resulting from compression of the nerve in the wrist

Cis/o To cut Incisors – teeth Incision – To cut into Incision for open appendicectomy

Circul/a (circ/u) Circle Circulation – The process of going in a circle Circular – Pertaining to a circle Circumcision – Process of cutting in a circle

Cost/o Ribs Costochondritis – Inflammation of the ribs and cartilage Costochondral – Pertaining to the ribs and cartilage Costotomy – Incision into the ribs

Cutane/o Skin Cutaneous – Pertaining to the skin Subcutaneous – Pertaining to below the skin

Gen/o - Gen/e To produce / to begin (to create) Genesis Gene – Biological unit of heredity or reproduction Genetic – Pertaining to creation / birth Glycogenolysis – The breakdown of sugar creation Glyconeogenesis – New creation of sugar

Glyc/o Sugar Glycosuria – Condition of sugar in the urine Hyperglycemia – Condition of high sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia – Condition of low sugar in the blood

Nat/i Birth Natal – Pertaining to birth Neonatal – Pertaining to new birth Native – born or originating somewhere

Norm/o Rule, order Normal – Pertaining to rule or order Abnormal – Pertaining to away from the rule or order

-ation -process, -condition Abbreviation Catheterization Circulation Defibrillation Inflammation Menstruation Hospitalization Radiation

-cision -process of cutting Incision – Process of cutting into Excision – The process of cutting out

-crine -secretion Endocrine – Secretion within

-dipsia -thirst Polydipsia – Condition of much thirst

-gen -to produce Pathogen – To produce disease (germs) Antigen – To produce against – (bacteria / virus)

-pnea -condition of breathing Apnea – Condition of not breathing Bradypnea – Condition of slow breathing Tachypnea – Condition of fast breathing Hypopnea – Condition of low breathing Hyperpnea – Condition of excessive breathing

Ab- Away from Abnormal – Condition of away from order Abduction – Away from midline

Ad- Towards-, near- Adduction – Towards midline Adrenal glands – Pertaining to near the kidneys Adneural – Pertaining to near the nerve

Ante- Before-, foreword- Antepartum – Before birth Antemortem – Before death Antefebrile – Before a fever

Anti- Against- Antibody – A substance that works against germs Antigen – To produce against Antibiotic – Pertaining to a substance that works against germs/life

Anti- Antiandrogen – Drugs that work against androgen (male hormone) Antiarrhythmic – Drugs that work against abnormal heart beats anti-coagulant – Drugs that work against blood coagulation Anticonvulsant – Drugs that work against seizures Antiviral – Pertaining to agents that work against viruses Antidepressant – Drugs that work against depression Antifungal – Drugs that work against fungas Antihistamine – Drugs that work against histamine (allergic reations) Antihypertensive – Against high blood pressure Anti-inflammatory – Against inflammation

Bi- Two- Bipolar – Pertaining to two poles Bilateral – Pertaining to two sides Bicycle – Two wheels Bipartisan – Two political parties

Brady- Slow- Bradycardia – Condition of a slow heart Bradypnea – Breathing slowly Bradyuria – Urinating slowly

Epi- On top of- Epidural – Pertaining to on top of the dura mater Epidermis – Pertaining to on top of the skin Epicranium – Pertaining to on top of the skull

Hemi- Half- Hemigastrectomy – removal of half of the stomach Hemiplegia – Paralysis of half of the body Hemicardia – Condition of half a heart Hemicephalia – Condition of half a brain

Ec- Out-, outside- Ectopic pregnancy – Condition of outside the location Eccrine – Secreting out - sweat glands

Endo- Within-, in-, inner- Endocrine glands – Secreting within Endoscopy – Visual examination within Endocranial – Pertaining to within the cranium Endobronchitis – Inflammation in the inner bronchi Endopelvic – Pertaining to within the pelvis