July 2014 Medical Terminology Word Patellectomy

Patell/ - Kneecap

Patell/ - Root

- ectomy - Surgical Removal

- ectomy - Suffix

Patellectomy - Surgical removal of the kneecap

General anesthesia is typically used for kneecap removal surgery, though in some cases a spinal or epidural anesthetic is used. The surgeon makes a linear incision over the front of the kneecap. The damaged kneecap is examined. If a part or the entire kneecap is so severely damaged that it cannot be repaired, it may be partially removed (partial patellectomy) or totally removed (full patellectomy). If kneecap removal is total, the muscles and tendons attached to the kneecap are cut and the kneecap is removed. However, the quadriceps tendon above the kneecap, the patellar tendon below, and the other soft tissues around the kneecap are preserved so that the patient may still be able to extend the knee after surgery. Next, the muscles are sewn together, and the skin is closed with sutures or clips that stay in place for about two weeks.

June 2014 Medical Terminology Word Pneumonitis

Pneumon/- Word Root

Pneumon/- Lungs

- itis - Suffix

- itis - Inflammation

Pneunonitis - Inflammation of the lung (tissue)

Also known as Pulmonitis

Many factors can cause pneumonitis, including breathing in animal dander, aspiration (inhaling small food particles or vomit "down the wrong pipe"), and receiving radiation therapy to the chest.^[3]Pneumonitis was listed as the one of the top 15 leading causes of death (at number 15) in the United States as of 2010, overtaking homicide, which dropped off the list. This was due to a number of factors, including an increase in the population of people over 75, for whom pneumonitis is a common cause of death.^[4]

Pneumonia is pneumonitis combined with consolidation and exudation due to infection.^[5]

June 2014 Medical Terminology Word Carpectomy

Carp/ - Word Root

Carp/ - Wrist

- ectomy - Suffix

- ectomy - Surgical Removal

Carpectomy - Surgical removal of (bones) in the wrist

*Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

June 2014 Medical Terminology Word Stomatoplasty

Stomat/ - Word Root

Stomat/ - Mouth

O - CV

- plasty - Suffix

- plasty - Surgical Repair

Stomatoplasty - Surgical Repair involving inside the mouth.

June 2014 Medical Terminology a word Trichopathophobia

Trich/ - Word Root

Trich - Hair

O - CV

Path/ - Disease

Path/ - Word Root

O - CV

Phob/ - fear

Phob/ - Root Word

- ia - Pertaining to

- ia - suffix

Trichopathophobia

A fear of having a disease of the hair

June 2014 Medical Terminology Word Cervicitis

Cervic/ - Word Root

Cervic/ - Cervix

-itis - Suffix

-itis - Inflammation


Cervicitis - Inflammation of the Cervix

Determining the cause of cervicitis is important. If an infection is the problem, it can spread beyond the cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes and into the pelvic and abdominal cavity. This may cause problems with fertility --the ability to becomepregnant. Or it may cause problems with your unborn baby if you are already pregnant.

Here's what you need to know about symptoms, causes, risk factors, tests, diagnosis, and treatment of cervicitis.

What Is Cervicitis?

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, which can be due to:

• Irritation
• Infection
• Injury of cells that line the cervix

These irritated or infected cells may become red, swollen, and ooze mucus and pus. They may also bleed easily when touched.

These irritated or infected cells may become red, swollen, and ooze mucus and pus. They may also bleed easily when touched.

What Causes Cervicitis?

Severe cases of inflammation are usually caused by infections that are passed during sexual activity.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that may cause cervicitis include:

• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Genital herpes
• Trichomoniasis
• Mycoplasma and ureaplasma

But many women with cervicitis don't test positive for any type of infection. Other causes of the inflammation may include:

• Allergies to chemicals in spermicides, douches, or to the latex rubber in condoms
• Irritation or injury from tampons, pessaries, or from birth control devices like diaphragms
• Bacterial imbalance; normal, healthy bacteria in the vagina are overwhelmed by unhealthy or harmful bacteria. This is also called bacterial vaginosis.
• Hormonal imbalance; having relatively low estrogen or high progesterone may interfere with the body's ability to maintain healthy cervical tissue.
• Cancer or cancer treatment; rarely, radiation therapy or cancer may cause changes to the cervix consistent with cervicitis.

Symptoms of Cervicitis

Many women with cervicitis don't have any symptoms. The condition may be discovered only after a routine exam or test.

Signs and symptoms, if present, may include:

• Grayish or pale yellow vaginal discharge
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after sex or between periods
• Pain during sex
• Difficult, painful, or frequent urination
• Pelvic or abdominal pain or fever, in rare cases

Risk Factors for Cervicitis

You may be at higher risk for cervicitis if you:

• Had recent sexual intercourse without a condom
• Recently had multiple sexual partners

2014 June Medical Terminology Word Onychomalacia

Onych/ - Root

Onych/ - Nail (finger or toe)

O - CV

- malacia - Suffix

- Abnormal Softening 

Onychomalacia - Abnormal Softening of the nails (fingers or toes)