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Most medical terms are Greek or Latin in origin and can be broken down into one or more word parts: 1.Prefix 2.Root 3.Suffix *Medical term must always have at least 1 root* - Found at the beginning of a word - Found at the end of a word - Gives the essential meaning of the word
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Medical TerminologyHow does it work?
Can you think of 10 medical professions that contain a root word?
1. Cardiologist2. Psychologist3. Anthesialogist4. Dermatologist5. Dentist6. Radiologist7. Neurologist8. Peditrist9. Rheumatologist10. Chiropractor
Most medical terms are Greek or Latin in origin and can be broken down into one or more word parts:
1. Prefix2. Root3. Suffix
*Medical term must always have at least 1 root*
- Found at the beginning of a word
- Found at the end of a word
- Gives the essential meaning of the word
Once a word is divided into its essential parts, it can be easily translated
Example: Pericarditis peri-card-itis
1) Prefix = peri = “surrounding”2) Root = card = “heart”3) Suffix = itis = “inflammation”
What Do These Words Mean?
• Intravenous• Hypertension• Dermatitis• Epigastric• Cystology
