7.17.14 HOLDENEBONY MEDTERM REVISED4.27pm

Running head: Written Competency Project 1

Written Comp. Project

Ebony Holden

Bryant & Stratton College

AHLT 100: Medical Terminology

Professor: Jeffery. Kohlbeck

July 29th 2014

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A. Word Analysis

1. Glenohumeral

a. Prefix = n/a

b. Root 1 = gleno = socket of a joint (Venes, 2009, pg 1026)

c. Root 2 = humer =humerus, arm bone

d. Root 3 = n/a

e. Suffix = al = pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the socket-shaped joint of the humerus and scapula

2. Scapular

a. Prefix = n/a

b. Root 1 = scapul = scapula, shoulder blade

c. Root 2 = n/a

d. Root 3 = n/a

e. Suffix = ar = pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the shoulder blade

3. Glenohumeral scapular

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 =

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix =

f. Definition = pertaining to the joint of the humerus and scapula (Venes, 2009, pg

1026)

4. Supraspinatus

a. Prefix = supra=above

b. Root 1 = spinat= spine

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = us = pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to the spine

5. Osteoporosis

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a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = osteo=bone

c. Root 2 = por/o=opening

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = osis =abnormal condition

f. Definition = abnormal condition of openings in the bone

6. osteoarthritis

a. Prefix = n/a

b. Root 1 = osteo=bone

c. Root 2 = arthr=joint

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = it is=inflammation

f. Definition = inflammation of the bone and joint

7. Orthopedist

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = orthoped=specialist in orthopedics

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ist=specialist in…

f. Definition = specialist in the study of skeletal system

8. Palpation

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = palpat=touch

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ion-condition

f. Definition = condition of touch

9. Thoracic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = thorac/o=chest

c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic =pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the chest

10. Cranial

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = crani/o=cranium, skull

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = al= pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to the skull

11. Orthopedic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = orthoped= specialty of orthopedics

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic= pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to a specialty of orthopedics

12. dyspnea

a. Prefix = dys=bad, difficult ,painful

b. Root 1 =

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = pnea=breathe

f. Definition = difficulty breathing

13. nocturnal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = nocturn=night

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = al=pertaining to..

f. Definition = pertaining to at night or occurring at night

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14. orthopnea

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = ortho=straight

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = pnea=breathing

f. Definition = straight breathing

15. Myocardial infarcation

a. Prefix = = infarct=dying

b. Root 1 = myo=muscle

c. Root 2 = cardi/o=heart

d. Root 3


f. Suffix 2=tion=process

g. Definition = pertaining to the heart muscle with process of dying also known as a

heart attack.

16. hypertension

a. Prefix = hyper=above, excessive, high

b. Root 1 =

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = tension=pressure

f. Definition = high blood pressure

17. cholecystectomy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cholecyst=gallbladder

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ectomy=surgical removal

f. Definition = surgical removal of the gallbladder

18. atraumatic

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a. Prefix = a=without, not

b. Root 1 = traumat=wound, injury

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 = ic=pertaining to..

e. Suffix = pertaining to without injury

f. Definition =

19. normocephalic

a. Prefix = norm/o=normal

b. Root 1 = cephal/o=head

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic= pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to a normal head

20. cyanosis

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cyan/o=blue

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = osis=abnormal condition

f. Definition = abnormal condition of blue

21. Cardiac

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cardi/o=heart

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ac=pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to the heart

22. Ventricular

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = ventricul=ventricle

c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ar=pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to the ventricle

23. Mammogram

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = mamm/o=breast

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = gram=record, x-ray

f. Definition = x-ray of breast or record of breast

24. Hemostasis

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = hemo=blood

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = stasis=stop, stand still, control

f. Definition = control blood or stop blood

25. Subcuticular

a. Prefix = sub=below

b. Root 1 = cuticul/a=little skin

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ar=pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to below little skin

26. Radiograph

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = radi/o=x-ray

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = graph=instrument of recording

f. Definition = x-ray used for recording

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27. Ductal Carcinoma

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = duct=to lead

c. Root 2 = carcin/o=cancer

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = al=pertaining to…

f. Suffix=oma=tumor

g. Definition = pertaining to a leading cancer tumor

28. Fibroadipose

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = fibr/o=fibrous

c. Root 2 = adip=fat

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ose=full of

f. Definition = full of fibrous fat tissue

29. Pulmonary

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = pulmon/o=lung

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ary=pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the lungs

30. Pleural effusion

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = pleur/a=pleura

c. Root 2 = effus=pour out

d. Root 3 =


f. Suffix=ion=condition, action

g. Definition = pertaining to the pleura, action of pouring out

31. Bilateral

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a. Prefix = bi=two

b. Root 1 = later=sides

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to two sides

32. fibrosis

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = fibr/o=fiber,fiberous

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = osis=abnormal condition

f. Definition = abnormal fibrous condition

33. hyperinflated

a. Prefix = hyper-above normal, excessive

b. Root 1 = inflat=blow up

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ed=pertaining to..

f. Definition = above normal or excessive blow up

34. emphysematous

a. Prefix = em-condition

b. Root 1 = physemat=blowing

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ous-pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to blowing condition

35. cholecystitis

a. Prefix =


c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = it is=inflammation

f. Definition = inflammation of the gallballder

36. gangrenous

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = gangren=death of tissue

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ous=pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the disease of gangrene or death of tissues

37. Laparoscopic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = lapar/o=abdomen in general

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = scopic=instrument for viewing

f. Definition = abdomen being looked with a scope( instrument for viewing)

38. Cholecystectomy

a. Prefix =


c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = surgical removal of the gallbladder

39. Intravenous

a. Prefix = intra=within the skin

b. Root 1 = ven=vein

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ous=pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to the vein within the skin

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40. Orotracheal intubation

a. Prefix = or/o=mouth

b. Prefix=in=into

c. Root 1 = trache-trachea

d. Root 2 = tuba=tube

e. Root 3 =

f. Suffix = al=pertaining to

g. Suffix=tion=process, being

h. Definition =pertaining to a process of a tube into the mouth and trachea

41. anesthesia

a. Prefix = an=pertaining to…

b. Root 1 = esthes=sensation

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ia=condition

f. Definition = pertaining to a sensation condition

42. Supraumbilical

a. Prefix = supra=above

b. Root 1 = umbilic=umbilical

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to above the umbilical

43. pneumoperitoneum

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = pneumo=air, lung

c. Root 2 = peritone=peritoneum

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = um=tissue, structure

f. Definition = a structure where air goes into the peritoneum cavity

44. Intra-abdominal

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a. Prefix = intra=inside, within

b. Root 1 = abdomin/o=abdomen

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = al-pertaining to…

f. Definition = pertaining to the inside /within the abdomen

45. epigastric

a. Prefix = epi=above

b. Root 1 = gastr/o=stomach

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic=pertaining to..

f. Definition = pertaining to above the stomach

46. Costal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cost/o=ribs

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = al=pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the ribs

47. axillary

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = axilla=arm pit

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the arm pit

48. endoscopic

a. Prefix = endo=inside, within

b. Root 1 =

c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = scopic=to view

f. Definition = to view the inside

49. peritoneal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = peritone=peritoneum

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the peritoneum

50. cystic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cyst=bladder

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix =ic=pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the bladder

51. Subcostal


b. Root 1 = cost=rib

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to below the rib

52. umbilical

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = umbili=umbilicus navel

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the umbilicus or navel

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53. neovascularizations

a. Prefix = neo=new

b. Root 1 = vascular=blood vessels

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = izations=process

f. Definition = process of new blood vessels

54. hemostasis

a. Prefix =


c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = stasis=stop

f. Definition = to stop blood

55. hemorrhage

a. Prefix =


c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = rrhage=rrhagia=excessive flow or discharge

f. Definition = excessive flow of blood

56. hypokalemia

a. Prefix = hypo=below

b. Root 1 = kal=potassium

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = emia=blood condition

f. Definition = blood condition were the potassium is below normal

57. cystoscopy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cysto=bladder

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c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = scopy=process of viewing

f. Definition = process of viewing the bladder

58. cystectomy

a. Prefix =


c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = surgical removal of the bladder

59. adenocarinoma

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = aden=gland

c. Root 2 = carin/o=cancer

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = oma=tumor

f. Definition = cancer tumor in the gland

60. Transurethral resection

a. Prefix = trans=through

b. Root 1 = urethr/o=urethra

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to through the urethra

61. Resection

a. Prefix = Re=back

b. Root 1=sect=cut off

c. Root 2=

d. Root 3=

e. Suffix =ion= action, condition

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f. Definition =removal of a specific part of an organ or structure

62. cystoscope

a. Prefix =


c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = scope=instrument for viewing

f. Definition = instrument for viewing the bladder

63. malodorous

a. Prefix = mal=bad

b. Root 1 = odor=bad

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to a bad odor or smell

64. medial

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = medi=middle

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = al-pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the middle

65. temporal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 =

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix =

f. Definition =

66. temporal

a. Prefix =

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b. Root 1 = tempor=temple

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the temple

67. periventricular

a. Prefix = peri-around


c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ar=pertaining to..

f. Definition = pertaining to around the ventricle

68. optic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = opt/o=eye

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic-pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the eye

69. microadenoma

a. Prefix = micro=small

b. Root 1 = aden/o=gland

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = oma=tumor

f. Definition = small tumor gland

70. hiatal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = hiat=opening

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

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f. Definition = pertaining to opening

71. hyperprolactinemia

a. Prefix =hyper=excessive

b. Root 1 = prolactin=prolactine

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix =emia=blood condition

f. Definition = blood condition of excessive prolactin

72. hypercortisolemia

a. Prefix = hyper=above, excessive

b. Root 1 = cortisol=cortisol

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = blood condition of excessive cortisol

73. temporal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = tempor/o=temple

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the temple

74. audiogram

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = audio=hearing

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = gram=record, recording

f. Definition = recording hearing

75. electronystagmography

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a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = electro=electronic

c. Root 2 = nystagmo=eye muscle movement

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = graphy=process of recording

f. Definition = the process of recording the electronic movement of the eye muscle

76. vestibular

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = vestibul=vestibule

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ar=pertaining to

f. Definition =pertaining to the vestibule

77. optokinetic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = opto=eye

c. Root 2 = kinet=movement

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic=pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to the eye movement

78. canthoplasty

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = canth/o=eyelid

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = plasty=surgical repair

f. Definition = surgical repair of the eyelid

79. canthotomy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cantho=eyelid

c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = tomy=incision

f. Definition = incision of the eyelid or incision on the eyelid

80. pathology

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = path/o=disease

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = logy=study of

f. Definition = study of disease

81. lymphocytic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = lympho=lymphatic

c. Root 2 =cyt=cell

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the lymphatic cell

82. Ventricular tachycardia

a. Prefix = tachy=fast


c. Root 2 = card=heart

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ar=pertaining to

f. Suffix=ia=abnormal condition

g. Definition = pertaining to the ventricle and a condition of a fast heart

83. Artherosclerotic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = arthero=fatty substance

c. Root 2 = sclerot=sclera=hardness/hardening

d. Root 3 =


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f. Definition = pertaining to hardening of the artery

84. Hypothyroidism

a. Prefix = hypo=below,deficiency

b. Root 1 = thyroid=thyroid

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ism=condition

f. Definition = condition of a thyroid deficiency

85. hyperlipidemia

a. Prefix = hyper=above,excessive

b. Root 1 = lipid=fat

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = emia= blood condition

f. Definition = blood condition were fat is excessive

86. hypoglycemia

a. Prefix = hypo=below,deficient

b. Root 1 = glyc/o=glucose,sugar,glycogen

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = blood condition were the glucose level is below normal

87. Hypercholesterolemia

a. Prefix = hyper=excessive,above

b. Root 1 = cholesterol=cholesterol

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = blood condition were cholesterol level is excessive

88. Percutaneous

a. Prefix= per=through

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b. Root 1= cutane=skin

c. Root 2=

d. Root 3=


Definition= pertaining to through the skin

89. Transluminal

a. Prefix= trans=throughb. Root 1=lumin=tubular structure or blood vesselc. Root 2=d. Root 3=e. Suffix=al=pertaining to

Definition=pertaining to through the blood vessel or tubular structure

90. Coronary

a. Prefix=n/a

b. Root 1= Coron=heart

c. Root 2=

d. Root 3=

e. Suffix= ary=pertaining to

Definition= pertaining to the heart

91. Angioplasty

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1= angio=artery

c. Root 2=

d. Root 3=

e. Suffix= Plasty= surgical repair

Definition: surgical repair of the artery

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Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

Definition= Surgical repair of the artery of the heart were you enter through the

skin through the blood vessel

92. Holosystolic

a. Prefix = holo=complete

b. Root 1 = systol=systole

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic=pertaining to..

f. Definition = pertaining to a complete heart contracts

93. neurologic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = neurolog=neurology

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to neurology

94. asymptomatic

a. Prefix = A=without

b. Root 1 = symptomat=symptom

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to without a symptom

95. gestational

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = gestat=pregnancy

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ion=condition

f. Suffix=al=pertaining to

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g. Definition = pertaining to a pregnancy condition

96. epidural

a. Prefix = epi=above,upon,over

b. Root 1 = dur=dura (hard membrane involving brain and spinal cord)

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to above the dura

97. menstrual

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = menstr/u=occurring monthly, menses

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to menses which occurs monthly

98. intrauterine

a. Prefix = intra=within

b. Root 1 = uter=uterus

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ine=pertaining to

f. Definition = within the uterus

99. bradycardia

a. Prefix = brady=slow

b. Root 1 = card=heart

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ia=pertaining to

f. Definition = pertaining to a slow heart

100. visceroperitoneum

a. Prefix =

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b. Root 1 =viscer/o=internal organs

c. Root 2 = peritone=peritoneum

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = um= tissue,structure

f. Definition = referring to the viscera and peritoneum tissue

101. cervical

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cervic=neck

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the neck of the uterus

102. fetal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = fet/o=fetus

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the fetus

103. maternal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = mother

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the mother

104. Inferolateral

a. Prefix = infer/o=below

b. Root 1 = later=at the side

c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to at the side below or below at the side

105. myometrial

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = myo=muscle

c. Root 2 = meteri=uterus

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the uterus muscle

106. subcutaneous


b. Root 1 = cutane=skin

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to below the skin

107. postpartum

a. Prefix = post=after

b. Root 1 = part=childbirth

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = um=structure

f. Definition = after child birth

108. abdominal

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = abdomin=abdomen

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the abdomen

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109. Tonsillectomy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = tonsill=tonsil

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = surgical removal of the tonsil

110. adenoidectomy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = adenoid=adenoid

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = surgical removal of the adenoid

111. Normocephalic

a. Prefix = normo=normal

b. Root 1 = cephal=cephal/o=head

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to a normal head

112. atraumatic

a. Prefix = a=without

b. Root 1 = traumat=wound or injury

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to without a injury

113. postnasal

a. Prefix = post=after

b. Root 1 =nas=nose

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c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to after nose

114. premaxillary

a. Prefix = pre=before

b. Root 1 = maxill=maxilla(jaw bone)

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to before the maxilla/jawbone

115. lymphadenopathy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = lymph=lymph

c. Root 2 = adeno=gland

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = pathy=disease

f. Definition = A disease in the lymph gland

116. epigastric

a. Prefix = epi=above

b. Root 1 = gastr=stomach

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = ic=pertaing to

f. Definition = pertaining to above the stomach

117. Dysmenorrhea

a. Prefix = dys=painful, difficult, bad

b. Root 1 = meno=menses, monthly

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

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e. Suffix = rrhea=flow, discharge

f. Definition = painful monthly discharge

118. menorrhagia

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = meno=menses, monthly

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = rrhagia=excessive flow, discharge

f. Definition = monthly excessive flow

119. leukorrhea

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = leuko=white

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = rrhea=flow, discharge

f. Definition = white discharge

120. hepatic

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = hepat=liver

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to the liver

121. hysterectomy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = hyster=uterus

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = surgical removal of the uterus

122. anaplasia

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a. Prefix = ana=away from,excessive

b. Root 1 = plas=formation

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = condition of excessive formation

123. colposcopy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = colpo=vagina

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = scopy=to view

f. Definition = the viewing of the vagina or to examine the vagina

124. polydipsia

a. Prefix = poly=excessive

b. Root 1 = dips=thirst

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = condition of excessive thirst also known as dehydration

125. polyuria

a. Prefix = poly=excessive

b. Root 1 = ur=urine

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = excessive urination or urine condition

126. cephalalgia

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cephal=head

c. Root 2 =

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d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = algia=pain

f. Definition = pain in the head (headache)

127. polycystic

a. Prefix = poly=many

b. Root 1 = cyst= cyst

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = pertaining to many cyst

128. albuminuria

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = albumin=albumin

c. Root 2 = ur=urine

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = condition with albumin in the urine

129. nephrotomography

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = nephro=kidney

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = tomography=x-ray pictures of different planes of the body

f. Definition = x-ray pictures of the kidney from different planes of the body

130. nephroscopy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = nephro=kideny

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =

e. Suffix = scopy=viewing of..

f. Definition = viewing of the kidney

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131. cervicectomy

a. Prefix =

b. Root 1 = cervic=cervix

c. Root 2 =

d. Root 3 =


f. Definition = surgical removal of the cervix

B. New Terms

1. Supra + patellar = suprascapular - pertaining to above the patella (Tabers, 2013,pg2246)

2. Brady+crotic=slowness of pulse (Tabers,2013, pg323)

3. Peri+ganglion+ic=pertaining to around the ganglion (Tabers,2013, pg1776)

4. Peri+appendic+it is=periappendicitis=inflammation around the appendix

(Tabers,2013,pg1773)

5. Peri+cardio+tomy=pericardiotomy= surgical incision mad around the heart or

pericardium(Mosby’s,2006,pg1432)

6. Bi+fid=split into two parts (Tabers,2013,pg279)

7. Poly+adeno+pathy=polyadenopathy=a disease which involves many

glands(Tabers,2013,pg1860)

8. Osteo+scler+ osis = osteosclerosis - an abnormal condition of hardening of the

bone(Tabers, 2013,pg 1696)

9. Post+cardio+tomy=postcardiotomy= after open heart surgery (Tabers,2013,pg1876)

10. Sub+phren+ic=subphrenic= pertaining to below the diaphragm (Tabers,2013,pg2235)

11. Hyper+vol+emia=hypervolemia=an excessive increase in the amount of intravascular

fluid,particualy in the volume of circulating blood or its components

(Mosby’s,2006,pg927)

12. Retin+it is=Retinitis-inflammation of the retina (Tabers,2013,pg2037)

13. Ileocol+it is=ilecolitis-inflammation of the ileum and colon(Mosby’s

Dictionary,2006,pg946)

14. Epi+follicul+itis=epifolliculitis=inflammation of the hair follicles of the head

(Mosby’s,2006,pg661)

15. Pyelo+nephr+itis=inflammation of the pelvis and kidney (Mosby’s,2006, pg1569)

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16. Dys+arthr+osis=abnormal condition of difficulty movement of the

joint(Mosby’s,2006,pg602)

17. Dys+protein+emia=blood condition of abnormal protein (Mosby’s,2006,pg604)

18. Dys+lex=ia=impairment condition of the ability to read(Mosby’s,2006,pg603)

19. Hyper+hidr+osis=hyperhidrosis=abnormal condition of excessive sweat usually

regulated by temperature (Mosby’s,2006,pg919)

20. Hyper+lacta+tion=hyperlactation=process where lactation becomes abnormal than usual

or excessive during breastfeeding (Mosby’s,2006,919)

21. Poly+cyst+ic+ovarian+syndrome=polycystic ovarian syndrome= condition dealing with

cyst in the ovaries which stop periods, gain weight, ability to have children, high blood

pressure usually found in women. (Office on Women’s health,2014)

22. Inter+cost+al muscle=intercostal muscle= pertaining to between the rib muscles or any

two rib muscles (WebMD,2014)

23. Epi+tope=epitope= site on an antigen at which a specific antibody becomes attached

(http://www.thefreedictionary.com/epitope)

24. Pre+pubert+al=prepubertal= pertaining to before puberty (WebMD,2014)

25. Perio+dont+al=pertaining to around the gums and teeth (WebMD,2014)

26. Amino+centesis=aminocentesis= procedure before birth were a needle puncture is

inserted to draw back amniotic fluid from the uterus (WebMD,2014)

27. Bacteri+al vagin+osis=pertaining to an abnormal bacterial infection in the vaginal area

(Office on Women’s health,2014)

28. Endo+metri+osis= abnormal condition were tissue grows outside of the uterus on other

structures of the body. (Office on Women’s health,2014)

C. Abbreviations

1. HEENT = head, ears, eyes, nose, throat

2. T&L = thoracic and lumbar

3. P.O=by mouth

4. Q4-6h=every 4-6 hours

5. p.r.n.=as needed

6. t.i.d=3x a day

7. BP=blood pressure

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8. P=pulse

9. PA=posterior & anterior

10. OR=operating room

11. Co2=Carbon dioxide

12. CA=cancer

13. MRI=magnetic Resonance Imaging

14. CNS=Central Nervous System

15. CT=computed tomography

16. AV=atrioventricular

17. G1=gravida= pregnant (once)

18. P0=para= no living children

19. ROS=review of systems

20. Hgb=hemoglobin

21. Hct=hematocrit

22. WBC=white blood count

23. BUN=blood urea nitrogen

24. NPO=nothing by mouth

25. D&C=dilation and curettage

26. STD=sexual transmitted disease

27. HPV=Human Papillomavirus

28. DM=Diabetes Mellitus

29. FBS=fasting Blood sugar

30. GTT=Glucose Tolerance Test

31. UA=urinalysis

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D. Reflection

What is medical terminology? Medical terminology is the primary language used in the

medical field. It is a way of communication and understanding what a health care

professional is speaking, writing and even help a doctor figure out the assessment and plan

for a patient. Medical terms are very resourceful because once the words are broken down it

is easy to identify what the medical term means, pertains to, & help categorize the specialist

in that study. For example, If a patient comes into the emergency room they may say “I have

pain and irritation when I wear my shoes, difficulty standing which prevents me from

working, my toenail looks funny and is changing color, it is ugly and embarrassing, and

looks like its spreading.” A health care professional may say that the individual has

“subungual onchomycosis” which is an abnormal condition of a nail fungus under the toe

nail. The next question that would be asked is, how do we know what this condition is? We

know this by breaking down the term into parts called Prefix, Roots, and Suffix. All medical

terms have a suffix and most medical terms have a root and prefix. The suffix and sometimes

the root when applied is the main substance of the medical term or as I like to call it the meat

and potato of the medical term. In this case the prefix in subungual is “sub” which means

below. “Ungu” which is the root of the word which means nail and the suffix would be “al”

which stands for pertaining to. If we put all the word parts together the word becomes

“subungual.” When breaking down the second medical term we identify the suffix or the

root whichever one is easier to identify. In this case we can see that there are two roots that

are present. The two roots that are present are “oncho” which means nail and “myc/o” which

stands for fungus. The last part that is left is identifying the suffix which would be “osis”

which means condition or abnormal condition. With knowing the word parts we can now put

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them together to form the word “onchomycosis” which is defined as an abnormal condition

of a nail fungus. We now know that we are dealing with a patient who has a nail fungus of

the toe. The doctor may now try to figure out treatment which could be antifungal creams or

ointment; oral medications to help with the infection as well as discomfort, surgery or even

laser treatment are all ways to help treat the condition. The doctor in the emergency room

may even refer the patient to see a Dermatologist which is a person who specializes in the

study of skin. The main thing to know about the medical terminology is we see how

important it is to identify the problem, treatment, and specialist so spelling is just as

important as the meaning of these words. There are a lot of terms that are similar in spelling

and sound the same but have totally different meanings. For example “abduction” and

“adduction” sound the same but have two different meanings. The meaning of “abduction” is

to move away from the midline of the body. As for the word “adduction” which means

moving towards the midline. The wrong spelling could lead to the wrong treatment,

diagnosis, and even prescription that are provided to the patient. Learning medical

terminology can help assist students in their future education by making a better

understanding of the material in their future classes. The classes that most students may take

are anatomy and physiology, medical office systems, billing and coding classes,

pharmaceutical and even electronic records. If a student can grasp the information from

medical terminology it will make their learning process easier. Medical terms are just the

introduction to the medical world these terms are to help enhance the learning process not

only in the future of their education but in the real work place as well. The medical world is

forever changing and being able to understand, write, read and translate these terms and

apply them to the everyday world is bonus. As a medical administrative assistant it is highly

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important to know the medical language, new laws, and software. When reading a patient

chart or file it is good to know what the patient was being seen for what procedure or

diagnosis was given so that it can be input into the system correctly and to make sure the

patient and the insurance company is billed properly. Medical administrative assistants need

to know the language so that they can adapt well into the medical atmosphere. It is important

to understand what the doctor has written on a chart or prescription as well as taking

direction. When working at the front desk of a doctor’s office or hospital being able to listen

and translate the information from the patient to the healthcare team it makes thing much

easier to understand and makes the office run smoothly. If I could give advice to anyone who

is pursuing the medical career I would say that it is not as hard as it looks if you follow the

steps by breaking the term down, identifying the prefix, root, and suffix, determine the

combining form and its specialty, and then putting it all together to form the medical term. If

you take your time and really understand what it is you are looking for you can’t go wrong.

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