Medical Terminology 2.0 Lessons 1-16

The stems celio and abdomino mean abdomen. A person who has had a celiectomy has had a complete or partial removal of an organ of the __________.

abdomen

Laparo is a stem meaning abdominal wall. A person who has a laparotomy has had an incision made into the _________ __________.

abdominal wall

Pneumo is a stem which also means air. Pneumonemia is the presence of ________ or gas in the blood vessel.

air

Arterio is a stem which means artery. A person who has arteriosclerosis has hardening of the __________. arteriomalacia has a softening of the __________.

arteries

The prefix is the part of the word which comes _________ the stem. (before, after)

before

Cysto is a stem which means bladder. A person who has cystitis has an inflammation of the __________.

bladder

Hema and hemato are stems which mean blood. A hematoma is a tumor filled with __________.

blood

Hematology is the study of __________.

blood

Osteo is a stem which means bone. A person who has osteo-arthritis, for example, has inflammation of the ______ and joint.

bone

Osteo means: _________.

bone

Myelo: means _________.

bone marrow/spine

The stem myelo means bone marrow or spine. A person who has myelitis has an inflammation of the _______ ________ or _________

bone marrow/spine

The musculoskeletal system includes what?

bones, muscles, and joints

Cerebro and encephalo are stems which mean brain. Encephalitis, for example, means inflammation of the __________.

brain

Pneo is a stem which means breath or breathing. Pneodynamics is the mechanism of __________.

breathing

Chondro: means _________.

cartilage

The stem chondro means cartilage. A person with chondr-itis, for example, has inflammation of the _________.

cartilage

Cyto is a stem meaning cell. An erythrocyte is one kind of blood cell. It is a red blood __________.

cell

Cytology is the study of __________

cells

A thrombectomy is the excision of a __________.

clot of blood

Thrombo is a stem which means clot of blood. Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein with a __________ of __________.

clot/blood

Colo is a stem which means colon. When a colostomy is performed, an incision is made into the _________.

colon

In the word thermometer, 'therm' is the stem and 'therm - o' is the ________________.

combining form

The combination of a stem plus a combining vowel is known as the ______________.

combining form

Certain combinations of stems are hard to pronounce. This is often true when a stem ends in a consonant and the word part that is added to it also begins with a consonant. This awkwardness of pronunciation makes it necessary to insert a vowel called a _______.

combining vowel

Kerato is a stem which means cornea. Keratitis means inflammation of the __________.

cornea

By checking your answer after you have answered a question, you will get immediate feedback as to whether or not you are correct. This immediate feedback will help you learn what is _______________. (correct, incorrect)

correct

Necro is a stem which means dead. A necropsy is an autopsy or scientific inspection of a __________ body.

dead

Duodeno is a stem which pertains to the duodenum or first part of the small intestine. A duodenal ulcer, for example, is an ulcer which is located in the __________ or ____________________________.

duodenum or first part of the small intestines

Oto is a stem which means ear. Otoplasty, for example, means plastic repair of the __________.

ear

Tympano and myringo are stems which refer to the eardrum. A tympanoplasty means plastic repair of the __________.

eardrum

Polyphagia means excessive __________.

eating

Phago is a stem which means to eat. A phagocyte is a cell that _________ microorganisms.

eats

Acro is a stem which means extremity. Acromegaly is a disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the __________.

extremities

Acrodermatitis is a word that means inflammation of the skin of the __________.

extremities

Ophthalmo and oculo are stems which mean eye. Ophthalmology is the science dealing with the _________ and its diseases.

eye

Blepharo is a stem which means eyelid. Blepharitis means inflammation of the __________.

eyelid

Lipo is a stem which means fat. A lipoma is a tumor composed of __________.

fat

Phobia is a stem which means fear. A person with hydrophobia has a __________ of water.

fear

Esthesia is a stem which means feeling or sensation. Anesthesia means without __________ or __________.

feeling/sensation

Febri is a stem which means fever. A person who is afebrile is without __________.

fever

If your answer is incorrect, you should re-read the frame to find out why you missed the question. Fortunately, all of the information you need to correctly answer the question is contained within that __________.

frame

The material in programmed instruction is arranged in a series of small steps called frames. Each frame presents new information to you or reviews material you may already be familiar with. Therefore, all of the following material is arranged in steps called _________.

frames

Myco is a stem which means fungus. Mycosis is any disease caused by a __________

fungus

The stem cholecysto means gall-bladder. A person who has had an operation called a cholecystectomy, for example, has had his _____________ removed (or excised).

gallbladder

Adeno is a stem which means gland. Adenectomy is a word meaning surgical removal of a __________.

gland

Gingivo is a stem which means gums. A person with gingivitis has an inflammation of the __________.

gums

The stem, cardio, means heart. The cardiovascular system includes the blood vessels and the __________.

heart

Ileo is a stem which pertains to the ileum or third part of the small intestine. Ileitis means inflammation of the __________ or ___________________.

ileum or third part of the small intestines

Costo is a stem which means rib. The intercostal space, for example, refers to the space between the ____________.

intercostal ribs

Entero is a stem which means intestine. A person with gastroenteritis has inflammation of the stomach and __________.

intestine

Jejuno is a stem which pertains to the jejunum or second part of the small intestine. A jejunectomy, for example, is an excision of a part of or all of the __________ or __________.

jejunum or second part of small intestines

Arthro means: _________.

joint

The stem, arthro, means joint. Arthrodesis means fixation of a _______ by fusion.

joint

Nephro and rena are stems which mean kidney. A person who has had a nephrectomy has had a __________ removed.

kidney

Laryngo is a stem meaning larynx or voice box. A laryngoscopy is an examination of the interior of the __________.

larynx

Cheilo is a stem which means lip. A cheiloplasty is the surgical repair of a defect of the __________.

lip

The stem hepato means liver. A person with hepatitis has an inflammation of the __________.

liver

Broncho is a stem which means lower windpipe or bronchus. A person with bronchitis has in-flammation of the __________ __________ or __________.

lower windpipe/bronchus

A person with pneumonia has an inflammation of the __________.

lungs

Pulmo and pneumo are stems which mean lung. Pulmonary, for example, means concerning or involving the __________.

lungs

The pulmonary artery leads to the __________.

lungs

Lympho is a stem which means lymph. A lymphocyte is a _________ cell.

lymph

Mania is a stem which means mad-ness. Pyromania, for example, means fire __________.

madness

Psycho and mento are stems which mean mind. Psychology is the science that studies the __________.

mind

The stem stoma means mouth. A person who has stomatitis, for example, has inflammation of the __________.

mouth

Myo means: _________.

muscle

Myo is a stem which means muscle. A myospasm, for example, is an involuntary contraction of a ___________.

myospasm muscle

Onycho is a stem which means nail. Onychectomy means surgical removal of the _________of a finger or toe.

nail

Neuro is a stem which means nerve. Polyneuritis means inflammation of many __________.

nerves

Rhino and naso are stems which mean nose. A person who has rhinitis has inflammation of the __________.

nose

Oophoro is a stem which means ovary. A woman who has had an oophorectomy has had her __________ removed.

ovary

All medical terms can be broken down into word parts. The three word parts that you will be concerned with are the prefix, the stem (root), and the suffix. Usually, only two of these parts are present in a medical term. The word parts, then, of a medical term may include the _________, the stem, and the suffix.

prefix

The part of the word which comes before the stem and modifies or augments the meaning of the stem is called the __________.

prefix

Programmed instruction is designed to proceed logically from one frame to the next frame. When working with programmed instruction, you should not attempt to skip ahead because each frame is developed from preceding frames. That is why this type of material is called _______________________.

programmed instruction frame

Pyo is a stem meaning pus. The word pyogenic means producing __________.

pus

Programmed instruction also allows you to learn at your own speed. If the material is difficult for you, you can go slowly. If the material is easy, you can go more ______________. (slowly, quickly)

quickly

Procto and ano are stems which mean rectum or anus. Proctitis means inflammation of the ________ or _________.

rectum or anus

Costo means: _________.

ribs

Derma is a stem which means skin. A person with dermatophytosis, for example, has a fungus condition of the __________.

skin

Spleno is a stem which means spleen. A person who has had a splenectomy has had an excision of the __________.

spleen

The basic core of any word is the ________.

stem

The stem is the part of the word which gives the basic meaning to the term. The part of the word, 'basketball,' which gives the basic meaning to the word is 'ball.' Therefore, 'ball' is considered to be the ______.

stem

The main body or basic component of a word is called the ______ or _______ word.

stem; root

All words have a stem. Even everyday words have stems. For example, in the words 'singer,' 'writer,' and 'speaker,' 'sing,' 'write,' and 'speak' are the stems. In medical terms such as hepatomone, gastrotome, and arthrotome, the hepat (meaning liver), gastr (meaning stomach), and arthr (meaning joint) are the _________.

stems

Gastro is a stem which means stomach. A gastrectomy is the surgical removal of the __________.

stomach

Lith is a stem which means stone. Nephrolithiasis is the formation of renal __________.

stones

The part of the word which comes after the stem and modifies or augments the meaning of the root word is called the suffix. In the term 'specialist,' 'special' is the stem and 'ist' is the __________.

suffix

Gluco and glyco are stems which mean sugar. A person with glucosuria has __________ in the urine.

sugar

Dacryo is a stem which means tear. A person with dacryocystitis has inflammation of the __________ sac.

tear

Tendo is a stem which means tendon. A person with tend-initis has inflammation of a _________.

tendinitis tendon

Tendo: means _________.

tendon

Orchio is a stem which means testes. Orchiopexy means fixation of the ___________.

testes

The combining vowel is usually an _____________.

O

Lingua and glossa are stems which mean tongue. Glossitis means inflammation of the __________.

tongue

Lingual means pertaining to the __________.

tongue

Dento and odonto are stems which mean tooth. A person with dentalgia has a pain in the __________.

tooth

Salpingo is a stem which means tube. A woman who has salpingitis has an inflammation of a __________.

tube

Tracheo is a stem which means upper windpipe or trachea. A person with tracheitis has an inflammation of the __________ __________ or __________.

upper windpipe/trachea

Uretero is a stem which means ureter. A person who has ureteritis has an inflammation of the __________.

ureter

Urethro is a stem meaning urethra. Urethritis is an inflammation of the .

urethra

Uro and uria are stems which mean urine. Urophobia is a term which means fear of passing __________.

urine

Hystero and metro are stems which mean uterus or womb. A woman who has had a hysterectomy, for example, has had her __________ removed.

uterus

Phlebo and veno are stems which mean vein. A phlebectomy is the surgical removal of a __________.

vein

Angio and vaso are stems which mean vessel. An angiogram is a series of X-ray film of a blood __________.

vessel

Opto is a stem which means vision. An optometrist is a person who is trained to examine eyes in order to determine the presence of __________ problems.

vision

Emesis is a stem which means vomit. Hyperemesis is a word which means excessive __________.

vomiting