Osteopenia
Oste/ - Root
- O - CV
- penia - Suffix
Oste/ - Bone
- penia - deficiency
Osteopenia - A bone deficiency
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Word Otoplasty
Otoplasty
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- plasty - Suffix
Ot/ - Ear
- plasty - Surgical repair
Otoplasty - Surgical Repair of the ear
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- plasty - Suffix
Ot/ - Ear
- plasty - Surgical repair
Otoplasty - Surgical Repair of the ear
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Cytosis
Cytosis - Cyt/ - Root
- osis - Suffix
Cyt/ - Cell
- osis - Abnormal condition
Cytosis - Abnormal condition of cells (an abnormal amount)
- osis - Suffix
Cyt/ - Cell
- osis - Abnormal condition
Cytosis - Abnormal condition of cells (an abnormal amount)
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Erythrocyte
Erythrocyte
Erythr/ - Root
O - CV
- cyte - Suffix
Erythr/ - Red
- cyte - Cell
Erythrocyte - Red Blood Cells
* Note: Blood - hemo (does not appear to be in the terminology word) Why? checkout my video blogs
Erythr/ - Root
O - CV
- cyte - Suffix
Erythr/ - Red
- cyte - Cell
Erythrocyte - Red Blood Cells
* Note: Blood - hemo (does not appear to be in the terminology word) Why? checkout my video blogs
Friday Medical Terminology Word Jaundice
Jaundice
Jaund/ - Root
i - CV
- ce - Suffix
Jaund/ - Yellow
- ce - Pertaining to (condition)
Jaundice - A condition where the skin turns yellow
Jaund/ - Root
i - CV
- ce - Suffix
Jaund/ - Yellow
- ce - Pertaining to (condition)
Jaundice - A condition where the skin turns yellow
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Melanocyte
Melanocyte
Melan/ - Root
O - CV
- cyte - Suffix
Melan/ - Black
- cyte - Cell
Melanocyte- Black Cells (cells that produces melanin ( produces dark pigment) )
Melan/ - Root
O - CV
- cyte - Suffix
Melan/ - Black
- cyte - Cell
Melanocyte- Black Cells (cells that produces melanin ( produces dark pigment) )
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Leukocyte
Leukocyte
Leuk/ - Root
O - CV
- cyte
Leuk/ - White
- cyte - Cell
Leukocyte - White (blood) cell
*healthy tip & fact
Leukocytes aids in the fight against infection
Leuk/ - Root
O - CV
- cyte
Leuk/ - White
- cyte - Cell
Leukocyte - White (blood) cell
*healthy tip & fact
Leukocytes aids in the fight against infection
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Cyanotic
Cyanotic
Cyan/ - Root
O - CV
- tic - Suffix
Cyan/ - Blue
- tic - Pertaining to
Pertaining to Blue ( A condition when there is a lack of oxygen flowing in the body, resulting in blue color of the skin)
Cyan/ - Root
O - CV
- tic - Suffix
Cyan/ - Blue
- tic - Pertaining to
Pertaining to Blue ( A condition when there is a lack of oxygen flowing in the body, resulting in blue color of the skin)
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Orodynia
Orodynia
Or/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Or/ - Mouth
- dynia - Pain
Orodynia - Pain occuring inside or outside the mouth
*Also called glossodynia
Or/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Or/ - Mouth
- dynia - Pain
Orodynia - Pain occuring inside or outside the mouth
*Also called glossodynia
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Dermatology
Dermat/ - Root
O - CV
-logy - Suffix
Dermat/ - Root
-logy - Study of
Dermatology - The study of the skin
*There are several Roots Words that means Skin (see previous Blogs)
O - CV
-logy - Suffix
Dermat/ - Root
-logy - Study of
Dermatology - The study of the skin
*There are several Roots Words that means Skin (see previous Blogs)
Monday Medical Terminology Word Dermoplasty
Dermoplasty
Derm/ - Root
O - CV
- plasty. Suffix
Derm/ - Skin
- plasty - Surgical Repair
Dermoplasty - Surgical repair of the skin ( done by grafting)
Derm/ - Root
O - CV
- plasty. Suffix
Derm/ - Skin
- plasty - Surgical Repair
Dermoplasty - Surgical repair of the skin ( done by grafting)
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Urology
Urology
Ur/ - Root
O - CV
- logy - Suffx
Ur/ - Urinary System
- logy - The Study Of
Urology - The Study of the Urinary System ( Male & Female)
Ur/ - Root
O - CV
- logy - Suffx
Ur/ - Urinary System
- logy - The Study Of
Urology - The Study of the Urinary System ( Male & Female)
Friday, October 18, 2013
Friday Medical Terminology Word Cystic
Cyst/ - Root
-ic - Suffix
Cyst/ - Bladder
-ic - Pertaining to
Cystic - Pertaining to the Bladder
*Healthful Tip:
Be sure to Drink at least 8 Glasses of Water a day to acheive maximum health
-ic - Suffix
Cyst/ - Bladder
-ic - Pertaining to
Cystic - Pertaining to the Bladder
*Healthful Tip:
Be sure to Drink at least 8 Glasses of Water a day to acheive maximum health
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Osteopenia
Osteopenia
Oste/ - Root
O - CV
- penia - Suffix
Oste/ - Bone
- penia - Deficiency/ lack of; loss
Osteopenia - Loss of Bone
*Healthful tip
Take plenty of calcium & wear sunblock, regardless of the hue of your skin
Oste/ - Root
O - CV
- penia - Suffix
Oste/ - Bone
- penia - Deficiency/ lack of; loss
Osteopenia - Loss of Bone
*Healthful tip
Take plenty of calcium & wear sunblock, regardless of the hue of your skin
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Pododynia
Pododynia
Pod/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Pod/ - Foot
- dynia - Pain
Pododynia - Pain in the Foot ( Neurological, Rheumatoid, Gout)
Pod/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Pod/ - Foot
- dynia - Pain
Pododynia - Pain in the Foot ( Neurological, Rheumatoid, Gout)
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Encephalocele
Encephalocele
Encephal/ - Root
O - CV
- cele - Suffix
Encephal/ - Brain
- cele - Protrusion
Encephalocele - Protrusion of the Brain (a rare disorder categorized by a sac- like protrusion of the brain and membrane). The bones of the skull doesn't close completel before birth.
*Factual Tip
Encephalocele affects less than 200, 000 people in the US.
Encephal/ - Root
O - CV
- cele - Suffix
Encephal/ - Brain
- cele - Protrusion
Encephalocele - Protrusion of the Brain (a rare disorder categorized by a sac- like protrusion of the brain and membrane). The bones of the skull doesn't close completel before birth.
*Factual Tip
Encephalocele affects less than 200, 000 people in the US.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Word Otorrhagia
Otorrhagia
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Ot/ - Ear
- rrhagia - Excessive Bleeding
Otorrhagia - Excessive Bleeding from the Ear ( inner canal)
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Ot/ - Ear
- rrhagia - Excessive Bleeding
Otorrhagia - Excessive Bleeding from the Ear ( inner canal)
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Coccydynia
Coccydynia
Coccy/ - Root
- dynia -Suffix
Coccy/ - Coccyx ; Tailbone
- dynia - Pain
Coccydynia - Pain in the Coccyx; Tailbone
Coccy/ - Root
- dynia -Suffix
Coccy/ - Coccyx ; Tailbone
- dynia - Pain
Coccydynia - Pain in the Coccyx; Tailbone
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Sinus/ - Root
- itis - Suffix
Sinus/ - An air filled cavity
- itis - Inflammation
Sinusitis - Inflammation of an Air filled cavity (sinus)
*Fact
Headache, facial tenderness, fever and pressure are a few symptoms of Sinusitis
Sinus/ - Root
- itis - Suffix
Sinus/ - An air filled cavity
- itis - Inflammation
Sinusitis - Inflammation of an Air filled cavity (sinus)
*Fact
Headache, facial tenderness, fever and pressure are a few symptoms of Sinusitis
Friday, October 11, 2013
Friday Medical Terminology Word Hepatocentesis
Hepatocentesis
Hepat/ - Root
O - CV
- centesis - Suffix
Hepat/ - Liver
- centesis - Surgical Puncture
Hepatocentesis - Surgical puncture of the liver
* fact of the day
Hepatocentesis - Use to remove fluid or air from the space around the liver.
Hepat/ - Root
O - CV
- centesis - Suffix
Hepat/ - Liver
- centesis - Surgical Puncture
Hepatocentesis - Surgical puncture of the liver
* fact of the day
Hepatocentesis - Use to remove fluid or air from the space around the liver.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Urodynia
Urodynia
Ur/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia- Suffix
Ur/ - Urine; Urinating
- dynia - Pain
Urodynia - Pain when urinating
Ur/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia- Suffix
Ur/ - Urine; Urinating
- dynia - Pain
Urodynia - Pain when urinating
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Pneumonia
Pneumonia
Pneumon/ - Root
- ia - Suffix
Pneumon/ - Lung
-ia - state or condition
Pneumonia - An (antiflammatory) condition of the lungs.
*Need to know:
There are Walking Pneumonia & Pneumonia
Pneumon/ - Root
- ia - Suffix
Pneumon/ - Lung
-ia - state or condition
Pneumonia - An (antiflammatory) condition of the lungs.
*Need to know:
There are Walking Pneumonia & Pneumonia
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Myopathy
Myopathy
My/ - Root
O - CV
- pathy - Suffix
My/ - Muscle
- pathy - Disease
Myopathy - Disease of the muscle (s)
Monday, October 7, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoid
Hem/ - Root
O - CV
-rrhoid - Suffix
Hem/ - Blood
- rrhoid - Protusion or Sac
Hemorrhoid - Protusion or Sac of blood (from the anus) (can be internal or external)
Hemorrhoid Treatment Tip*
*Witch Hazel & doughnut hole cushion!
Hem/ - Root
O - CV
-rrhoid - Suffix
Hem/ - Blood
- rrhoid - Protusion or Sac
Hemorrhoid - Protusion or Sac of blood (from the anus) (can be internal or external)
Hemorrhoid Treatment Tip*
*Witch Hazel & doughnut hole cushion!
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Tarsal
Tarsal
Tars/ - Root
- al - Suffix
Tars/ - Tarsus (fibrous connective plates)
- al - Pertaining to
Tarsal - Pertaining to the Tarsus (fibrous connective plates in relations to the eyelid or foot)
Tars/ - Root
- al - Suffix
Tars/ - Tarsus (fibrous connective plates)
- al - Pertaining to
Tarsal - Pertaining to the Tarsus (fibrous connective plates in relations to the eyelid or foot)
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Blepharorrhexis
Blepharorrhexis - Rupture of the eyelid
Blephar/- Root
O - CV
- rrhexis - Suffix
Blephar/ - Eyelid
- rrhexis - Rupture
Blepharorrhexis - Rupture of the eyelid
Blephar/- Root
O - CV
- rrhexis - Suffix
Blephar/ - Eyelid
- rrhexis - Rupture
Blepharorrhexis - Rupture of the eyelid
Friday, October 4, 2013
Friday Medical Terminology Word Hepatorenal
Hepatorenal
Hepat/ - Root
O - CV
Ren/ Root
- al - Suffix
Hepat/ - Liver
Ren/ - Kidney
- Al - Pertaining to
Hepatorenal - Pertaining to the Liver & Kidney
Hepat/ - Root
O - CV
Ren/ Root
- al - Suffix
Hepat/ - Liver
Ren/ - Kidney
- Al - Pertaining to
Hepatorenal - Pertaining to the Liver & Kidney
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis
Pneumon / - Root
- itis - Suffix
Pneumon/ - Lungs
- itis - Inflammation
Pneumonitis - Inflammation of the Lungs
Pneumon / - Root
- itis - Suffix
Pneumon/ - Lungs
- itis - Inflammation
Pneumonitis - Inflammation of the Lungs
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Celioma
Celioma
Celi/ - Root
O - CV
- oma - Suffix
Celi - Abdomen
- oma - Tumor
Celioma - Tumor of the Abdomen
Celi/ - Root
O - CV
- oma - Suffix
Celi - Abdomen
- oma - Tumor
Celioma - Tumor of the Abdomen
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia
Men/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Men/ - Menstrual Cycle
- rrhagia - Excessive Bleeding (discharge)
Menorhhagia - Excessive bleeding during your Menstrual Cycle
Men/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Men/ - Menstrual Cycle
- rrhagia - Excessive Bleeding (discharge)
Menorhhagia - Excessive bleeding during your Menstrual Cycle
Monday, September 30, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Word Trichopathy
Trichopathy
Trich/ - Root
O - CV
- pathy - Suffix
Trich/ - Hair
- pathy - Disease
Trichopathy - Disease of the Hair or Hair Follicle
Trich/ - Root
O - CV
- pathy - Suffix
Trich/ - Hair
- pathy - Disease
Trichopathy - Disease of the Hair or Hair Follicle
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Otopathy
Otopathy
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- pathy - Suffix
Oto - Ear
- pathy - Disease
Otopathy - Disease of the ear or the inner ear structure
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- pathy - Suffix
Oto - Ear
- pathy - Disease
Otopathy - Disease of the ear or the inner ear structure
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Pharyngoplasty
Pharyngoplasty
Pharyng/ Root
O - CV
- plasty - Suffix
Pharyng/ - Pharynx (Throat)
- plasty - Surgical Repair
Pharyngoplasty - Surgical repair of the Pharynx
Pharyng/ Root
O - CV
- plasty - Suffix
Pharyng/ - Pharynx (Throat)
- plasty - Surgical Repair
Pharyngoplasty - Surgical repair of the Pharynx
Friday Medical Terminology Word Tracheomalacia
Tracheomalacia
Trache/ - Root
O - CV
- malacia - Suffix
Trache/ - Trachea (windpipe)
- malacia - Softening
Tracheomalacia - Softening of the Trachea
Trache/ - Root
O - CV
- malacia - Suffix
Trache/ - Trachea (windpipe)
- malacia - Softening
Tracheomalacia - Softening of the Trachea
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Laryngostenosis
Laryngostenosis
Laryng/ - Root
O - CV
- stenosis - Suffix
Laryng/ - Larynx ( Voice box )
- stenosis - Narrowing
Laryngostenosis - Narrowing of the Larynx ( Voice box)
Laryng/ - Root
O - CV
- stenosis - Suffix
Laryng/ - Larynx ( Voice box )
- stenosis - Narrowing
Laryngostenosis - Narrowing of the Larynx ( Voice box)
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Gastrocentesis
Gastrocentesis
Gastr/ - Root
O - CV
- centesis - Suffix
Gastr/ - Stomach
- centesis - Surgical puncture
Gastrocentesis - Surgical puncture of the stomach
Gastr/ - Root
O - CV
- centesis - Suffix
Gastr/ - Stomach
- centesis - Surgical puncture
Gastrocentesis - Surgical puncture of the stomach
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word laparoscopy
Laparoscopy
Lapar/ - Root
O - CV
- scopy - Suffix
Lapar/ - Abdomen
- scopy - Visual Examination
Laparoscopy - Visual Examination of the abdomen (surgical procedure)
Lapar/ - Root
O - CV
- scopy - Suffix
Lapar/ - Abdomen
- scopy - Visual Examination
Laparoscopy - Visual Examination of the abdomen (surgical procedure)
Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Word Palatal
Palatal
Palat/ - Root
-al - Suffix
Palat/ - Palate (roof of the mouth)
- al - Pertaining to
Palatal - Pertaining to the Palate
Palat/ - Root
-al - Suffix
Palat/ - Palate (roof of the mouth)
- al - Pertaining to
Palatal - Pertaining to the Palate
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Otorrhagia
Otorrhagia
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Ot/ - Ear
- Rrhagia - Hemorrhage / Excessive Bleeding
Otorrhagia - Excessive bleeding of the ear
Ot/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Ot/ - Ear
- Rrhagia - Hemorrhage / Excessive Bleeding
Otorrhagia - Excessive bleeding of the ear
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Hypothermia
Hypothermia
Hypo - Prefix
Therm/ - Root
- ia - Suffix
Hypo - Low
Therm/ - Temperature; heat
- ia - Pertaining to
Hypothermia - Pertaining to low temperature (when the body's normal body temperature is very low & can be life - threatening)
Hypo - Prefix
Therm/ - Root
- ia - Suffix
Hypo - Low
Therm/ - Temperature; heat
- ia - Pertaining to
Hypothermia - Pertaining to low temperature (when the body's normal body temperature is very low & can be life - threatening)
Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday Medical Terminology Word Hyperemia
Hyperemia
Hyper - Prefix
- emia- Suffix
Hyper -Excessive
- emia - Blood
Hyperemia - An excessive amount of blood ( in an organ, tissue, or part)
Hyper - Prefix
- emia- Suffix
Hyper -Excessive
- emia - Blood
Hyperemia - An excessive amount of blood ( in an organ, tissue, or part)
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Nephrologist
Nephrologist
Nephr/ - Root
O - CV
- logist - Suffix
Nephr/ - Kidney
- logist - One who studies (specializes)
Nephrologist - One who specializes in the Diseases & treatment of the kidneys .
Nephr/ - Root
O - CV
- logist - Suffix
Nephr/ - Kidney
- logist - One who studies (specializes)
Nephrologist - One who specializes in the Diseases & treatment of the kidneys .
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Phlebitis
Phlebitis
Phleb/ - Root
- itis - Suffix
Phleb/ - Vein
- itis - Inflammation
Phlebitis - Inflammation of the vein ( mainly in the legs)
Phleb/ - Root
- itis - Suffix
Phleb/ - Vein
- itis - Inflammation
Phlebitis - Inflammation of the vein ( mainly in the legs)
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Epigastric
Epigastric
Epi - Prefix
Gastr/ - Root
- ic - Suffix
Epi - Above
Gastr/ - Stomach
- ic - Pertaining To
Pertaining to the area above the stomach
Epi - Prefix
Gastr/ - Root
- ic - Suffix
Epi - Above
Gastr/ - Stomach
- ic - Pertaining To
Pertaining to the area above the stomach
Monday, September 16, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Word Ovarian
Ovarian
Ovar/ - Root
i - CV
- an - Suffix
Ovar/ - Ovary
- an - Pertaining to
Ovarian - Pertaining to the Ovaries
Ovar/ - Root
i - CV
- an - Suffix
Ovar/ - Ovary
- an - Pertaining to
Ovarian - Pertaining to the Ovaries
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Urinary
Urinary
Urin/-Root
- ary - Suffix
Urin/ - Urine
- ary - Pertaining to
Urinary - Pertaining to the Urine ( Urinary System)
Urin/-Root
- ary - Suffix
Urin/ - Urine
- ary - Pertaining to
Urinary - Pertaining to the Urine ( Urinary System)
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Arthritis
Arthritis
Arthr/ - Root
- itis - Suffix
Arthr/ - Joint
- itis - Inflammation
Arthitis - Inflammation of a joint
Arthr/ - Root
- itis - Suffix
Arthr/ - Joint
- itis - Inflammation
Arthitis - Inflammation of a joint
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Friday Medical Terminology Word Orthopnea
Orthopnea
Orth/ - Root
O - CV
- pnea - Suffix
Orth/ - Straight or Erect
- pnea - breath, breathing
Orthopnea - Straight Breathing ( A condition where a person can only breathe easily when sitting straight or standind upright.
Orth/ - Root
O - CV
- pnea - Suffix
Orth/ - Straight or Erect
- pnea - breath, breathing
Orthopnea - Straight Breathing ( A condition where a person can only breathe easily when sitting straight or standind upright.
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Pulmonary
Pulmonary
Pulmon/ - Root
-ary - Suffix
Pulmon - Lungs
- ary - Pertaining to
Pulmonary - Pertaining to the lungs
Pulmon/ - Root
-ary - Suffix
Pulmon - Lungs
- ary - Pertaining to
Pulmonary - Pertaining to the lungs
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Venogram
Venogram
Ven/ - Root
O - CV
- gram - Suffix
Ven/ - Vein
- gram - Written Record
Venogram - A written record of the Vein
Ven/ - Root
O - CV
- gram - Suffix
Ven/ - Vein
- gram - Written Record
Venogram - A written record of the Vein
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Dorsodynia
Dors/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Dors/ - Back
- dynia - pain
Dorsodynia - Back pain
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Dors/ - Back
- dynia - pain
Dorsodynia - Back pain
Monday Medical Terminology Word Sternotomy
Sternotomy
Stern/ - Root
O - CV
- tomy - Suffix
Stern - Sternum
- tomy - Surgical Incision
Sternotomy - Surgical incision of the sternum
Stern/ - Root
O - CV
- tomy - Suffix
Stern - Sternum
- tomy - Surgical Incision
Sternotomy - Surgical incision of the sternum
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sunday Medical Word Tibia
Tibia
Tibi/ - Root
-a - Suffix
Tibi/ - (shin bone)
- a - Pertaining to
Tibia - Pertaining to the shin bone
Tibi/ - Root
-a - Suffix
Tibi/ - (shin bone)
- a - Pertaining to
Tibia - Pertaining to the shin bone
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Femoral
Femoral
Femor/ - Root
- al - Suffix
Femor/ - Femur (thigh)
- al - pertaining to
Femoral - Pertaining to the femur (thigh)
Femor/ - Root
- al - Suffix
Femor/ - Femur (thigh)
- al - pertaining to
Femoral - Pertaining to the femur (thigh)
Friday Medical Terminology Word Monocyte
Monocyte
Mono - Root
- cyte - Suffix
Mono - One
- cyte - Cell
Monocyte - One Cell ( a large white blood cell)
Mono - Root
- cyte - Suffix
Mono - One
- cyte - Cell
Monocyte - One Cell ( a large white blood cell)
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal
Muscul/ - Root
O - CV
Skelet/ - Root
- tal - Suffix
Muscul/ - Muscular, Muscles
Skelet/ - Skeleton, Skeletal
-al -Pertaining to
Musculoskeletal - Pertaining the Muscular & Skeletal System ( Muscles & Skeleton)
Muscul/ - Root
O - CV
Skelet/ - Root
- tal - Suffix
Muscul/ - Muscular, Muscles
Skelet/ - Skeleton, Skeletal
-al -Pertaining to
Musculoskeletal - Pertaining the Muscular & Skeletal System ( Muscles & Skeleton)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Polyuria
Polyuria
Poly - Root
- uria - Suffix
Poly - Excessive, Many
- uria - Urine
Polyuria - Excessive Urine
Poly - Root
- uria - Suffix
Poly - Excessive, Many
- uria - Urine
Polyuria - Excessive Urine
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Tuesday Medical Word Cystoplegia
Cyst/ - Root
O - CV
- plegia - Suffix
Cyst/ - Bladder
- plegia - paralysis
Cystoplegia - Paralysis of the Bladder
O - CV
- plegia - Suffix
Cyst/ - Bladder
- plegia - paralysis
Cystoplegia - Paralysis of the Bladder
Monday Medical Word Optometry
Optometry
Opt/ - Root
O - CV
-metry - Suffix
Opt/ - Eye
- metry - Process of Measuring
Optometry - The process of measuring the eye(s).
Opt/ - Root
O - CV
-metry - Suffix
Opt/ - Eye
- metry - Process of Measuring
Optometry - The process of measuring the eye(s).
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Sunday Medical Word Laproscope
Laproscope -
Lapr/ Root
O - CV
- scope
Lapr/ - Stomach
- scope - an instrument used for viewing
Laproscope - An instrument used to view the stomach
Lapr/ Root
O - CV
- scope
Lapr/ - Stomach
- scope - an instrument used for viewing
Laproscope - An instrument used to view the stomach
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Saturday Medical Word Proctorrhagia
Proctorrhagia
Proct/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Proct/ - Anus
- rrhagia - Excessive Flow/Discharge
Proctorrhagia - An Excessive discharge (blood) from the anus
Proct/ - Root
O - CV
- rrhagia - Suffix
Proct/ - Anus
- rrhagia - Excessive Flow/Discharge
Proctorrhagia - An Excessive discharge (blood) from the anus
Friday Medical Word Dorsodynia
Dorsodynia
Dors/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Dors/ - Back
- dynia - Pain
Back Pain
Dors/ - Root
O - CV
- dynia - Suffix
Dors/ - Back
- dynia - Pain
Back Pain
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Phleborrhaphy
Phleborrhaphy
Phleb/ - Root
O- CV
-rrhaphy - Suffix
Phleb/ - Vein
- rrhaphy - Suture
Suture of a vein
Phleb/ - Root
O- CV
-rrhaphy - Suffix
Phleb/ - Vein
- rrhaphy - Suture
Suture of a vein
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday Medical Terminology Word Salphingogram
Salphingogram
Salphing/ - Root Word
O - CV
-gram - Suffix
Salphing/ - Fallopian Tubes
-gram - Written record
Salphingogram - A written record of the fallopian tubes
Salphing/ - Root Word
O - CV
-gram - Suffix
Salphing/ - Fallopian Tubes
-gram - Written record
Salphingogram - A written record of the fallopian tubes
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tuesday Medical Word Carpal
Carpal
Carp/ - Root
-al - Suffix
Carp/ - Wrist
-al - pertaining to
Carpal - Pertaining to the wrist
Carp/ - Root
-al - Suffix
Carp/ - Wrist
-al - pertaining to
Carpal - Pertaining to the wrist
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday Medical Word Enterorrhexis
Enterorrhexis
Enter/ - Root
O- CV
-rrhexis - Suffix
Enter/ - Intestine
- rrhexis - Rupture
Enterorrhexis - Rupture Of The Intestine
Enter/ - Root
O- CV
-rrhexis - Suffix
Enter/ - Intestine
- rrhexis - Rupture
Enterorrhexis - Rupture Of The Intestine
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Sunday Medical Word Craniotomy
Craniotomy
Crani/ - Root
O- CV
-tomy - Suffix
Crani/- Cranium (skull)
-tomy - Incision
Craniotomy -Incison of the cranium
Crani/ - Root
O- CV
-tomy - Suffix
Crani/- Cranium (skull)
-tomy - Incision
Craniotomy -Incison of the cranium
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Saturday Medical Word Histology
Histology
Hist/ - Root
O - CV
- logy - Suffix
Hist/ - tissue
- logy - study of
Histology - the study of tissue (human)
Hist/ - Root
O - CV
- logy - Suffix
Hist/ - tissue
- logy - study of
Histology - the study of tissue (human)
Friday, August 23, 2013
Friday Medical Word Anaerobic
Anaerobic
An - Prefix
Aerob/ - Root
- Ic - Suffix
An/ - Without
Aerob/ - Oxygen
- ic - pertaining to
Anaerobic (Pertaining to) Without Oxygen
An - Prefix
Aerob/ - Root
- Ic - Suffix
An/ - Without
Aerob/ - Oxygen
- ic - pertaining to
Anaerobic (Pertaining to) Without Oxygen
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Thursday Medical Word Oomphorectomy
Oomphorectomy
Oomphor/ - Root
O - CV
- ectomy
Oomphor/ - Ovary
- ectomy - Surgical Removal
Oomphorectomy - Surgical Removal Of an Ovary
Oomphor/ - Root
O - CV
- ectomy
Oomphor/ - Ovary
- ectomy - Surgical Removal
Oomphorectomy - Surgical Removal Of an Ovary
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Wednesday Medical Word Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly
Hepat/ - Root
O - CV
- megaly.- Suffix
Hepat/ - Liver
- megaly - Enlargement
Hepatomegaly - Enlargement of the Liver
Hepat/ - Root
O - CV
- megaly.- Suffix
Hepat/ - Liver
- megaly - Enlargement
Hepatomegaly - Enlargement of the Liver
Monday, August 19, 2013
Monday Medical Word Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea
A - Prefix
Men/ - Root
O - CV
-rrhea - flow
A - without
Men/ - menstrual
- rrhea - flow
Amenorrhea - Without a menstrual flow
Symptoms of Amenorrhea
A - Prefix
Men/ - Root
O - CV
-rrhea - flow
A - without
Men/ - menstrual
- rrhea - flow
Amenorrhea - Without a menstrual flow
Symptoms of AmenorrheaSunday, August 18, 2013
Sunday Medical Word Bradypnea
Bradypnea
Brady/- Root
-pnea. - Suffix
Brady/ - Slow
-pnea - breathing
Bradypnea - Slow breathing
Brady/- Root
-pnea. - Suffix
Brady/ - Slow
-pnea - breathing
Bradypnea - Slow breathing
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Saturday Medical Word Myopathy
Myopathy
My/ - Root
O - CV
-pathy - Suffix
My/ - muscle
-pathy - disease
Myopathy - Disease of the muscle
My/ - Root
O - CV
-pathy - Suffix
My/ - muscle
-pathy - disease
Myopathy - Disease of the muscle
Friday, August 16, 2013
Friday Medical Word - Cervicothoracic
CERVICOTHORACIC
Cervic/ - Root
O - CV
Thorac/ - Root
- IC - Suffix
Cervic/ - Neck
Thorac/ -Chest
-IC - pertaining to
CERVICOTHORACIC
Pertaining to the Neck and Chest
Cervic/ - Root
O - CV
Thorac/ - Root
- IC - Suffix
Cervic/ - Neck
Thorac/ -Chest
-IC - pertaining to
CERVICOTHORACIC
Pertaining to the Neck and Chest
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Thursday Medical Terminology Word Genioplasty
GENIOPLASTY
Geni/ - root
O - CV
-plasty - suffix
Geni/ - chin
-plasty - surgical repair
Genioplasty - Surgical repair of the chin
Geni/ - root
O - CV
-plasty - suffix
Geni/ - chin
-plasty - surgical repair
Genioplasty - Surgical repair of the chin
Wednesday Medical Terminology Osteotomy
OSTEOTOMY
Oste/ - root
O - CV
-tomy - suffix
Oste/ - Bone
- tomy - Incision
OSTEOTOMY - Incision of a bone
Oste/ - root
O - CV
-tomy - suffix
Oste/ - Bone
- tomy - Incision
OSTEOTOMY - Incision of a bone
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Cytologist
Cytologist
Cyt/o - root
O - combining vowel
-logist - suffix
Cyt/ - cell
-logist - one who studies
Cytologist - One who studies the formation, structure, and function of cells
Cyt/o - root
O - combining vowel
-logist - suffix
Cyt/ - cell
-logist - one who studies
Cytologist - One who studies the formation, structure, and function of cells
Monday, August 12, 2013
Monday Medical Terminology Words Biology
Biology
Bio = root
-logy = suffix
Bio = life
-logy = study of
Biology = The study of life & all living things
Bio = root
-logy = suffix
Bio = life
-logy = study of
Biology = The study of life & all living things
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Sunday Medical Terminology Word Encephalomalacia
ENCEPHALOMALACIA
ENCEPHAL/ = ROOT
O = COMBINING VOWEL
-MALACIA = SUFFIX
ENCEPHAL/ = BRAIN
-MALACIA = SOFTENING
ENCEPHALOMALACIA = SOFTENING OF THE BRAIN
ENCEPHAL/ = ROOT
O = COMBINING VOWEL
-MALACIA = SUFFIX
ENCEPHAL/ = BRAIN
-MALACIA = SOFTENING
ENCEPHALOMALACIA = SOFTENING OF THE BRAIN
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Saturday Medical Terminology Word Microdontia
MICRODONTIA
MICRO = PREFIX
ODONT = ROOT
- IA = SUFFIX
MICRO =SMALL
ODONT = TOOTH/TEETH
- IA = PERTAINING TO
MICRODONTIA = A CONDITION IN WHICH TEETH APPEARS SMALLER THAN NORMAL.
MICRO = PREFIX
ODONT = ROOT
- IA = SUFFIX
MICRO =SMALL
ODONT = TOOTH/TEETH
- IA = PERTAINING TO
MICRODONTIA = A CONDITION IN WHICH TEETH APPEARS SMALLER THAN NORMAL.
Friday, August 9, 2013
FRIDAY MEDICAL TERMIOLOGY WORD ENDOSCOPE
ENDOSCOPE =
ENDO/ = INSIDE
-SCOPE = INSTRUMENT USE TO VIEW
ENDO = ROOT
-SCOPE = SUFFIX
ENDOSCOPE = AN INSTRUMENT USED FOR VIEWING THE INSIDE OF A BODY CAVITY OR ORGAN.
ENDO/ = INSIDE
-SCOPE = INSTRUMENT USE TO VIEW
ENDO = ROOT
-SCOPE = SUFFIX
ENDOSCOPE = AN INSTRUMENT USED FOR VIEWING THE INSIDE OF A BODY CAVITY OR ORGAN.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Thursday Medical Term Onycholysis
ONYCHOLYSIS
ONYCH/ = NAIL
- LYSIS = SEPARATION
ONYCH/ = ROOT
O/ = COMBINING VOWEL
-LYSIS = SUFFIX
ONYCHOLYSIS = SEPARATION OF THE NAIL FROM THE NAIL BED
ONYCH/ = NAIL
- LYSIS = SEPARATION
ONYCH/ = ROOT
O/ = COMBINING VOWEL
-LYSIS = SUFFIX
ONYCHOLYSIS = SEPARATION OF THE NAIL FROM THE NAIL BED
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Wednesday Medical Word Tachycardia
TACHYCARDIA =
TACHY = PREFIX
CARD/ = ROOT
- IA = SUFFIX
TACHY = RAPID
CARD/ = HEART
IA = PERTAINING TO
TACHYCARDIA = RAPID HEART RATE THAT PROCEEDS THE NORMAL LIMITS.
EXAMPLE: AN HEART RATE OVER 100 BEATS PER MINUTE IS CONSIDERED TACHYCARDIA.
TACHY = PREFIX
CARD/ = ROOT
- IA = SUFFIX
TACHY = RAPID
CARD/ = HEART
IA = PERTAINING TO
TACHYCARDIA = RAPID HEART RATE THAT PROCEEDS THE NORMAL LIMITS.
EXAMPLE: AN HEART RATE OVER 100 BEATS PER MINUTE IS CONSIDERED TACHYCARDIA.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tuesday Medical Terminology Word Nephrosis
Nephrosis
NEPHR/ = KIDNEY
OSIS = ABNORMAL CONDITION
NEPHR/ = ROOT WORD
OSIS = SUFFIX
NEPHROSIS = ABNORMAL CONDITION OF THE KIDNEYS.
NEPHR/ = KIDNEY
OSIS = ABNORMAL CONDITION
NEPHR/ = ROOT WORD
OSIS = SUFFIX
NEPHROSIS = ABNORMAL CONDITION OF THE KIDNEYS.
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