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Medical terms are terms formed by combining Greek prefixes and suffixes to root words to form terminologies that are related to the body parts or body process. The medical terminology is formed in a way that makes them universal and can use by doctors all over the world. Examples of these Greek suffixes and prefixes are. derm–melan–hidr– crin–therm. The Greek suffix derm is used to associate the terms to the skin. Melan is used to represent the term dark pigmentation responsible for the skin colour or the iris pupil. Hidr is a term that is used to form terms that are used to relate to sweat. Crin is a term used to mean secretion of the body fluid and therm is used to show relates to heat.
Use the following word parts (derm–melan–hidr– crin–therm) in terms to structure 5 logical correct sentences
- Mesoderm is the middle layer of the skin that is found between the ectoderm and endoderm.
- The absence of melanin on the skin surfaces causes Albism which is characterized by pink and blue eyes.
- Despite the heavy exercise for one hour, his skin did not produces produce, a condition known as hyphidrosis.
- The exocrine glands are mostly involved in the secretion of digestive juices, tears and sweat and their secretion are used outside the cell that produces them.
- Homoeothermic organisms are more advantageous compared to poikilothermic organisms because they can control their body temperature.
Use the following word parts (nerv–cephal–psych–spin–ot) in terms to structure 5 logical correct sentences.
Nerv is used to mean nerve or neurone system. cephal is a Greek term that is used to form terms that represent the head. Psych is a term used to form terminologies that represent the mind. Spin is used to form terminologies that associate with the spines and ot is a terminology used to associate with the ear.
- The neuro system is composed of several nerves arising from several parts of the body and they transmit impulses to the C.N.S for interpretation.
- Cerebral spinal fluid may sometimes accumulate in the brain leading to swelling of the brain, a condition known as cerebral spinal fluid.
- His mental case is worsening with time, he needs a specialized psychiatrist to deal with his psychological stress.
- The canal located at the center of the spinal cord contains a fluid called cerebral spinal fluid that nourishes the brain.
- Otitis media is a common disease that is characterized by the secretion of excessive wax that flows out of the ear.
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