Medical terminologies
These are terms formed by joining a suffix or prefix to a root word. The suffix is usually obtained from Greek terms representing various body components. This term is important because they enhance easy communications in the medical field since they are unique. Example of the terms includes; Use the following word parts (derm–melan–hidr– crin–therm) in terms to structure 5 logical correct sentences
Therm is a Greek word part that represents heat. This is added to a root word to relate it to heat. Hidr is a Greek term representing sweet. The presence of the word part in a term shows that the term involves sweat. Crin is a word part that associates the terminology with sweating. The black pigment that is responsible for skin color is called melan. derm is a term that means skin.
- Ringworms and other fungal dermatological infections should be treated by a dermatologist to get the correct diagnosis.
- The individual with fewer melanocytes have got the low concentration of melanin hence are adversely affected by sun rays.
- A higher concentration of humidity in the atmosphere causes hidromiosis to occur reducing the amount of sweat being produce.
- Endocrine glands are ductless and they transport their secretions through the blood system.
- Hyperthermia may damage enzymes in the body leading to the halting of all enzyme-catalyzed reactions in the body.
nerv–cephal–psych–spin–ot
The medical terminologies can result from the above terms. The addition of prefixes or suffixes on the above terms results in the formation of several names explaining different activities, diagnostic procedures, or physiological processes.
Use the following word parts (nerv–cephal–psych–spin–ot) in terms to structure 5 logical correct sentences.
- Diseases that damage the nervous system of the somatic cells are associated with pain called neuropathic pain.
- In the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, cephalogram is used to measure accurate jaw measurement and facial bones.
- The individual should avoid mental and emotional stressors to prevent psychogenic
- The neuro spine of the vertebra is found at the dorsal part of the vertebra for attachment of muscles and therefore the length depends on the position of the vertebral column.
- Different chemicals have different ototocity, some are reversible, others are permanent, and if in higher concentration it might damage the cochlea.
References
Batan L. T (2017). Medical terminology. Pp 1-143. https://www.icslearn.ca/-/media/files/pdf/samplelessons/420-medical-terminology-certificate.pdf?la=en&hash=669A76C04603453951F807895AD6DD2BD231F927