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| Term | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| BRONCH CARCIN/O CARDI/O CYTO- DERMA- GASTRO GYNE/O HISTIO- HEPATI- MALIGN- NEPHRO- NEURO- ONCO- OSTEO- Medical Prefixes You Should Know Prefixes change the meaning of the original word: A prefix (in front of a word) can put an unknown w | ||
| CYTO- | cell | cytotoxic = toxic to the cell |
| DERMA- | skin | dermatitis = inflammation of the skin |
| GASTRO | stomach/abdomen | Gastroenteritis = inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
| GYNE/O | female | Gynecology = branch of medicine related to the female reproductive system |
| HISTIO- | tissue | histology = study of tissue |
| HEPATI- | liver | |
| BRONCH airways Bronchitis = inflammation of the airways | ||
| CARCIN/O cancer carcinogenic = cancer causing | ||
| CARDI/O heart pericarditis = heart inflammation | ||
| CYTO- cell cytotoxic = toxic to the cell | ||
| DERMA- skin dermatitis = inflammation of the skin | ||
| GASTRO stomach/abdomen Gastroenteritis = inflammation of the stomach and intestines | ||
| GYNE/O female Gynecology = branch of medicine related to the female reproductive system | ||
| HISTIO- tissue histology = study of tissue | ||
| HEPATI- liver hepatoblastoma = liver cancer | ||
| MALIGN- bad / harmful malignant = growing, spreading | ||
| NEPHRO- kidney nephrotoxic = harmful to the kidneys | ||
| NEURO- nerves neuroblast = an immature nerve cell | ||
| ONCO- mass / tumor oncology = the study of cancer | ||
| OSTEO- bone / bony tissue osteosarcoma = bone cancer | ||
| Medical Prefixes You Should Know | ||
| Prefixes change the meaning of the original word: A prefix (in front of a word) can put an unknown word into perspective. | ||
| For example, if a word begins with “aden-” or “adeno-”, it should always relate to the glands. | ||
| The 50 Most Common Medical Prefixes | ||
| Ab- Away from | ||
| Ad- Toward | ||
| Acro- Top; extremities | ||
| Acu- Sharp; severe | ||
| Ante- Before; forward | ||
| Anti-, Anter- Opposing; against | ||
| Bi- Two; double | ||
| Brachio- Arm | ||
| Chemo- Chemical | ||
| Co-, con-, com- Together; with | ||
| Cranio Skull | ||
| Cyto- Related to cells | ||
| De- Down; from | ||
| Di- Twice; two | ||
| Dia- Throughout | ||
| Ecto- Outside | ||
| Encephal/o Brain | ||
| Estro- Female | ||
| Epi- Upon | ||
| Extra-, Extro- Beyond; outside of | ||
| Hemi- Half; half of | ||
| Hemat/o- Blood | ||
| Hyper- Above; excessive; beyond | ||
| Hyp-, Hypo- Below; beneath; deficient | ||
| Inter- Between | ||
| Intra- Within; inside | ||
| Intro- Into; within | ||
| Macro- Large | ||
| Meso- Middle | ||
| Micro-, Micr- Tiny; small | ||
| Mono/Uni One; single | ||
| Morto- Death | ||
| My/o- Muscle | ||
| Neur/o- Nerve | ||
| Ocul/o- Eye | ||
| Onco- Tumor | ||
| Or- Mouth | ||
| Post- After; following; behind | ||
| Pre-, pro- In front of; before | ||
| Pulmon- Lungs | ||
| Retro- Behind; backward | ||
| Secto- To cut | ||
| Semi- Half | ||
| Stetho- Chest | ||
| Topo- Place; position | ||
| Trans- Through or across | ||
| Tri- Three | ||
| Ultra- Excessive; beyond | ||
| The 50 Most Common Medical Suffixes | ||
| Studying medical suffixes is great because there are a lot fewer to memorize than prefixes! Medical suffixes typically indicate whether the word is a procedure, disease, condition, or part of speech (e.g. verb, noun, adjective). | ||
| For example, if you hear the word “adenocarcinoma”, the “oma” will inform you that a tumor is present. In this case, a cancerous tumor. | ||
| Some common medical suffixes include: | ||
| -ary Pertaining to | ||
| -ase Enzyme | ||
| -ation Process | ||
| -cele Hernia | ||
| -clasis To break | ||
| -constriction Narrowing of | ||
| -dilation To expand; stretch | ||
| -dynia Pain; discomfort | ||
| -ectomy Removal | ||
| -edema Swelling; inflammation | ||
| -ema Condition | ||
| -emia Related to blood | ||
| -eurysm Expanding; widening | ||
| -genesis To form | ||
| -globin Protein | ||
| -graphy Recording of something | ||
| -ia Condition | ||
| -icle Small, possibly microscopic | ||
| -ism Process or condition | ||
| -itis Swelling; inflammation | ||
| -lysis Breakdown; deterioration; separation | ||
| -mania Obsession | ||
| -mortem Death | ||
| -oma Mass; tumor; cyst | ||
| -one Hormone | ||
| -opsy Display of | ||
| -ostosis Condition of bone | ||
| -paresis Weakness; failing | ||
| -partum Birth | ||
| -pathy Emotion or disease | ||
| -phasia Speech | ||
| -phylaxis Protection | ||
| -poiesis Formation | ||
| -pnea Breathing | ||
| -rrhea Discharge | ||
| -rrhexis Burst | ||
| -schisis To split | ||
| -scopy Examination | ||
| -somnia Sleep | ||
| -spasm Muscle contraction | ||
| -stasis To control; stop | ||
| -stoma/-stomy Create a new opening | ||
| -tomy Process of cutting; making an incision | ||
| -tresia Opening | ||
| -tropia To turn | ||
| -tropin To trigger | ||
| -type Image, designation | ||
| -uria Urine | ||
| Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels | ||
| How Many of These Medical Terms Can You Define? | ||
| Now that you’ve learned some common root words (and the 100 most common medical prefixes and suffixes), you can start to move onto some common language used in healthcare. | ||
| Although this list is far from exhaustive, it can still be used as the basis for a quickfire medical terminology test: | ||
| Abatement: A reduction in the severity of symptoms. | ||
| Abiotic: Unrelated to living organisms (physical, not biological). | ||
| Abortive: When a disease is cut short. | ||
| Abrasion: Damage to the skin caused by friction. | ||
| Abruption: A sudden separation or breaking off. | ||
| Ambulatory: Also referred to as outpatient care. | ||
| Analgesia: The removal of pain while a patient is conscious. | ||
| Benign: An abnormal but non-threatening growth or tumor. | ||
| Compression: The application of pressure to stop bleeding or prevent further injury. | ||
| Etiology: The cause of a certain disease or condition. | ||
| Exacerbation: Deterioration/worsening of a medical condition | ||
| Hematemesis: Vomiting of blood | ||
| Hematology: Study, treatment, and prevention of blood diseases and conditions | ||
| Idiopathic: Condition with an unknown cause. | ||
| Intractable: Medical conditions that are difficult to treat or cure. | ||
| Microbiology: Related to bacterial and viral infections | ||
| Neurology: Related to the disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or general nervous system | ||
| Referred pain: Pain felt in an area different from the actual source. | ||
| Remission: Signs of the disease disappear temporarily or permanently. | ||
| Stimulus: Triggers a physical and/or behavioral change. | ||
| Subcutaneous: Either injected or naturally existing under the skin. | ||
| Syndrome: A set of symptoms that indicate a certain condition, disease, or abnormality. | ||
| Urology: Related to problems with the urinary tract or the reproductive system (in men) | ||
| If you’re unfamiliar with some of these words, consider researching their roots with some extra help. You can also learn to say some tongue-twisting medical terms like a true professional. Additionally, check some useful tools and resources for medical te | ||
| The Best Tips for Learning Important Medical Words | ||
| Photo by Lukas from Pexels | ||
| Medicine clearly has its own language, and understanding medical terminology lays a great foundation for practicing in any allied healthcare field. | ||
| Mastering this language is a complex task, but with the appropriate learning resources, valuable tricks, and dedication, there’s no reason why you can’t learn medical terminology quickly and effectively. | ||
| Use a Medical Dictionary to Look Up Medical Terms | ||
| Using an online medical dictionary is a fantastic way to enrich your understanding of meanings and use of medical terms. If a word is tripping you up, see where it’s derived from and how it’s pronounced. Is it used outside of the medical world? Can it be | ||
| Make or Use Flashcards to Learn Medical Terms | ||
| Science has discovered that people remember more when they write things down, which makes creating flashcards a great technique. If you’re trying to remember a term with a visual clue, why not use that on one side? If you simply want to test your current | ||
| Play Medical Terminology Games | ||
| There are a variety of online medical terminology games that can help you memorize your vocabulary words. Multiple choice, memory, and matching games shake things up a bit when things start to feel a bit overwhelming. | ||
| Nowadays, there are plenty of Android and iPhone medical apps that are designed exclusively for future healthcare workers. | ||
| Get Ahead in Your Future Allied Healthcare Career | ||
| Are you an allied healthcare student or considering a medical career? We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the medical terminology guides, classes, and books that will take your education to the next level. | ||
| Would you like to explore even more ways to make learning more enjoyable? Check out these medical YouTube channels and stay tuned to the latest news in the medical field. | ||
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