Cardi/ - root
Cardi/ - heart
O - CV
- megaly - suffix
- megaly - enlargement
Cardiomegaly - Enlargement of the heart
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* Cardiomegaly is mainly caused by hypertension or CAD (Coronary Heart Disease)
*Cardiograph can help determine Cardiomegaly
Monday, February 17, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
February Medical Terminology Word Melanoma
Melanoma
Melan/ - Root
Melan/ - Black
- Oma - Suffix
- Oma - Tumor or Growth
Melanoma - Black Tumor ( A Benign or Malignant Skin Tumor containing Black Pigment).
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* Melanoma is one of the Deadliest form of Skin Cancer.
It can spread widely involving the Lymph nodes, lungs, skin, liver and brain.
*The risk of being diagnose with Melanoma is common in fair-skinned children with prolong & constant sun exposure.
*Benign is non cancerous producing
*Malignant is cancerous, frequently fatal, and spreads rapidly.
Melan/ - Root
Melan/ - Black
- Oma - Suffix
- Oma - Tumor or Growth
Melanoma - Black Tumor ( A Benign or Malignant Skin Tumor containing Black Pigment).
Healthful Food for your Brain
* Melanoma is one of the Deadliest form of Skin Cancer.
It can spread widely involving the Lymph nodes, lungs, skin, liver and brain.
*The risk of being diagnose with Melanoma is common in fair-skinned children with prolong & constant sun exposure.
*Benign is non cancerous producing
*Malignant is cancerous, frequently fatal, and spreads rapidly.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
February 2014 Medical Terminology Word Mammoplasty
Mammoplasty
Mamm/ - Root
Mamm/ - Breast
O - CV
- plasty - Suffix
- plasty - Surgical Repair
Mammoplasty - Surgical repair of the breast
Most Mammoplasty that are performed are for Comestic purposes, to increase the breast size (mainly silicone implants). However, some Mammoplasties are done to detect or remove Breast Cancer.
Before a Mammoplasty is performed a Mammogram must be performed.
* Healthful Tip
Women 18 and over should perform a self breast exam monthly at minimum.
Mamm/ - Root
Mamm/ - Breast
O - CV
- plasty - Suffix
- plasty - Surgical Repair
Mammoplasty - Surgical repair of the breast
Most Mammoplasty that are performed are for Comestic purposes, to increase the breast size (mainly silicone implants). However, some Mammoplasties are done to detect or remove Breast Cancer.
Before a Mammoplasty is performed a Mammogram must be performed.
* Healthful Tip
Women 18 and over should perform a self breast exam monthly at minimum.
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