Chapter 2 (Medical Terms) Part 1

Hemioarthoplasty

Surgical restoration of half a joint, the femoral portion of the hip joint, and the femur, a form of hip replacement surgery.

hemi=Half, artho=joint, ectomy=Surgical removal

Hemigastrectomy

Removal of half of the stomach

hemi=half, gastro=stomach, ectomy=surgical removal

Hemicolectomy

Removal of half of the large intestine

Hemi=half, colo=colon, ectomy=surgical removal

Parathyroidectomy

Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands

Para=beside(near), thyroid=thyroid, ectomy=surgical removal

Septorhinoplasty

Surgical restoration of the nose

Septa=dividing wall, rhino=nose, plastic=surgical restoration

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder

Chole=bile, cyst=fluid filled sac, ectomy=surgical removal

Electrocardiogram

Electro=electric activity, cardio=heart, gram=written record of

Electroencephalogram(EEG)

The tracing of brain wave activity

Electro=electrical activity, encephalo=brain, gram=written record of

Pertaining to the heart

Suffix: ac

Ex. Cardi-ac

Pertaining to the skin

Suffix: al

Ex. Derm-al

Pertaining to blood

Suffix: ic

Hem-ic

Pertaining to the esophagus

Suffix: eal

Ex: esophag-eal

Pertaining to the lungs

Suffix: ary

Ex: pulmon-ary

Pertaining to cancer

Suffix: ous

Ex: cancer-ous

Proctitis

Root: Procto(Rectum)

Suffix: itis(inflammation)

Letters changed: “O” is dropped

Bronchitis

Root: Broncho(bronchus)

Suffix: itis(inflammation)

Letters changed: “o” is dropped

Endoscopy

Root: endo(within)

Suffix: oscopy(visual examination)

Letters changed: “o” is dropped

Endarterectomy

Root: arterio(artery)

Suffix: ectomy(Removal)

Letters changed: “O” and “Y” are dropped

Fasciotomy

Root: fascia(fibrous membrane)

Suffix: otomy(cutting into an organ)

Letters changed: “A” is dropped

Chiroplasty

Root: chir(hand)

Suffix: plasty(surgical repair)

Letters changed: “O is added

Herniorrhaphy

Root: herni(rupture)

Suffix: rrhaphy(to suture)

Letters changed: “O” is added

Hysteropexy

Root: hyster(uterus)

Suffix: pexy(fixation)

Letters changed: “O” is added

Neuralgia

Combined meaning: Nerve pain

Suffix: algia

Meaning: pain

Bactericide

Combined meaning: Substance that kills bacteria

Suffix: cide

Meaning: kill

Virucide

Combined meaning: substance that kills viruses

Suffix: cide

Meaning: kill

Fungicide

Combined meaning: Substance that kills fungi

Suffix: cide

Meaning: Kill

Excise

Combined meaning: to cut out

Suffix: cise

Meaning: cut

Incise

Combined meaning: to cut into

Suffix: cise

Meaning: cut

Cystectomy

Combined meaning: removal of cyst

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Tonsillectomy

Combined meaning: Removal of the tonsils

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Pneumonectomy

Combined meaning: removal of a lung

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Laminectomy

Combined meaning: removal of a portion of a lamina (part of the vertebrae in the spine)

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Hysterectomy

Combined meaning: removal of the uterus

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Appendectomy

Combined meaning: removal of the appendix

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Thrombectomy

Combined meaning: removal of a blood clot

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Orchiectomy

Combined meaning: removal of a testicle

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Nephrectomy

Combined meaning: removal of a kidney

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Vitrectomy

Combined meaning: removal of some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Hemorrhoiddectomy

Removal of swollen or inflamed vascular structures in the anal canal

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Bunionectomy

Removal of a misaligned bone in the big toe

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Discectomy

Removal of a herniated disc in the spine

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: Surgical removal

Microdiscectomy

Minimally invasive removal of a herniated disc in the spine

Thyroidectomy

Removal of thyroid gland

Suffix: ectomy

Meaning: surgical removal

Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar

Suffix: Emia

Meaning: blood

Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

Suffix: emia

Meaning: blood

Osteogenic

Originated in the bones

Suffix: genic

Meaning: origin

Iatrogenic

Adverse effect or complication originated from a physician

Suffix: genic

Meaning: Origin

Mammogram

Radiographic image of the breast for early detection of breast cancer

Suffix: gram

Meaning: record/image of

Cholangiogram

Radiographic image of the bile ducts using contrast medium to check for a blockage(frequently done during a cholecystectomy)

Suffix: gram

Meaning: record/image of

Arthrogram

Radiographic image of a joint after injection of a contrast medium

Suffix: gram

Meaning: record/image of

Angiogram

Radiographic image of (Lumens) of blood vessels and organs of the body using a contrast agent

Suffix: gram

Meaning: record/image of

Tonsillitis

Inflammation of the tonsils

Suffix: itis

Meaning: inflammation

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver

Suffix: itis

Meaning: inflammation

Arthritis

Inflammation of a joint

Suffix: itis

Meaning: inflammation

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi

Suffix: itis

Meaning: inflammation

Meningitis

Inflammation of the meninges(the membranous layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Suffix: itis

Meaning: inflammation

Cardiomegaly

Enlargement of the heart

Suffix: megaly

Meaning: large of enlargement

Arterionecrosis

Tissue death of an artery

Suffix: necrosis

Meaning: death of tissue

Bacteriology

Study of bacteria

Suffix: ology

Meaning: study of

Oncology

Study of cancer

Suffix: ology

Meaning: study of

Neurology

Study of the nervous system

Cardiology

Study of the heart

Suffix: ology

Meaning: study of

Nephrology

Study of the kidney

Suffix: ology

Meaning: study of

Carcinoma

Malignant(Cancerous) tumor

Suffix: oma

Meaning: tumor

Myoma

Tumor consisting of muscular tissue

Suffix: oma

Meaning: tumor

Meningioma

Tumor of the meninges(the membranous layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord)

Suffix: oma

Meaning: tumor

Fibroadenoma

Breast lump composed of fibrous and glandular tissue

Suffix: omia

Meaning: tumor

Papilloma

Benign tumor that grows on the skin or mucous membrane, can be cause by a virus

Suffix: oma

Meaning: tumor

Larparoscopy

Visual examination of organs in the abdomen

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Arthroscopy

Visual examination of a joint after injection

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Cystoscopy

Visual examination of the bladder

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Bronchoscopy

Visual examination of the bronchi

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Colonoscopy

Visual examination of the large intestine

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Thoracoscopy

Visual examination of the thoracic cavity

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Fluoroscopy

An imagining technique that provides live images of a surgical site during surgery

Suffix: oscopy

Meaning: visual examination

Colonoscopy

Creation of an opening to the colon

Suffix: ostomy

Meaning: creation of an opening

Tracheotomy

Creation of an opening to the trachea

Suffix: ostomy

Meaning: creation of an opening

Urostomy

Creation of an opening for the urinary system

Suffix: ostomy

Meaning: creation of an opening

Nephrostomy

Creation of an opening to the kidney

Suffix: ostomy

Meaning: creation of an opening

Ventriculostomy

Creation of an opening within a cerebral ventricle for drainage

Suffix: ostomy

Meaning: creation of an opening

Ileostomy

Creation of an opening to the ileum

Suffix: ostomy

Meaning: creation of an opening

Craniotomy

Incision into the skull

Suffix: otomy

Meaning: incision into

Thoracotomy

Incision into the plural space of the chest

Suffix: otomy

Meaning: incision into

Arthrotomy

Incision into a joint

Suffix: otomy

Meaning: incision into

Osteotomy

Incision into a bone

Suffix: otomy

Meaning: incision into

Faciotomy

Incision into fibrous membrane (fascia)

Urethrotomy

Incision into the urethra

Suffix: otomy

Meaning: incision into

Fistulotomy

Incision into a fistula

Suffix: otomy

Meaning: incision into

Sternotomy

Incision into/splitting of the sternum (breastbone)

Encephalopathy

Disorder or disease of the brain

Suffix: pathy

Meaning: disease

Cardiomyopathy

Disorder or disease of the heart

Suffix: pathy

Meaning: disease

Orchiopathy

Surgical fixation or an undescended testicle to the correct location

Suffix: plasty

Meaning: surgical restoration

Hysteropexy

Surgical fixation of the uterus

Suffix: pexy

Meaning: surgical fixation

Rhinoplasty

Surgical repair of the nose

Suffix: plasty

Meaning: surgical restoration

Arthoplasty

Surgical repair of a j

Tympanoplasty

Surgical repair of the eardrum

Suffix: plasty

Meaning: surgical restoration

Urethroplasty

Surgical repair of the urethra

Suffix: plasty

Meaning: surgical restoration

Kyphoplasty

Surgical repair of a fracture vertebra

Suffix: plasty

Meaning: surgical restoration

Myorrhaphy

To suture a muscle wound

Suffix: rrhage

Meaning: flow