Assignment Instructions
Please complete the following for each word:
- Identify the prefixes, suffixes, combining vowels, and word roots for each word (if applicable).
- Define each of the four-word parts (if applicable).
- Provide a definition for each word, which is found in the Wingerd (2019) Medical Terminology Complete text and/ or dynamic lectures. (Not necessary)
- Use each term in a sentence; each learner should use his/her own language.
- You should NOT copy and paste a sentence from any OTHER source or any other learner. However, please feel free to be creative.
- Provide a link to the pronunciation of each term from your glossary tool. **You will notice that different learners have different glossary tools, which is fine. ** If for some reason you cannot find the pronunciation using your tool, then you can use an alternate tool of your choice. ** like a YouTube link.
I use https://www.merriam-webster.com as it has better definitions and professor approved. You can use any you preferJ
Prefix + word root/ combining vowel + Suffix
- Actinic Keratosis
- Achondroplasia
- Autologous transfusion
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bradykinesia
- Chondrectomy
- Dermatoautoplasty
- Dermatoheteroplasty
- Dermatoplasty
- Dermatology
- Dyskinesia
- Electromyography
- Epicondylitis
- Epiphyseal fracture
- Hyperhidrosis
- Kaposi’s sarcoma
- Kyphosis
- Melanoma
- Mediastinum
- Meniscitis
- Myashthenia gravis
- Myorrhaphy
- Onychocryptosis
- Onychomycosis
- Osteomalacia
- Osteosarcoma
- Osteitis deformans
- Osteoplasty
- Petechiae
- Pruritus
- Rhytidectomy
- Rhytidoplasty
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Squamos Cell Carcinoma
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Trichomycosis
- Tenorrhaphy
- Tenodynia
- Poikilocytosis
- Polymyositis
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Staphylococcemia
- Streptococcemia
- Spondylarthritis
- Subcutaneous
- Temporomandibular joint disease
- Tenosynovitis
- Tenomyoplasty
- Vertebroplasty
- Xeroderma
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Medical Terms DB3
- Actinic Keratosis
Word root: actin (related to radiation); Kerat (something hard)
Suffix: -ic (relating to); -sis (condition)
Combining vowel: o (kerat(o)sis
Definition: Scaly patches that develop on the skin following an exposure to the sun.
Sentence example: Anne developed actinic keratosis because she did not apply sun screen before going outdoor.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_TDQmAq51E
- Achondroplasia
Prefix: a- (without)
Suffix: -plasia (formation/development)
Combining vowel: o
Word root: chondr- (cartilage)
Definition: without cartilage formation
Sentence: Evans was diagnosed with achondroplasia when he was 3 years old.
Pronunciation link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5U_D8oljgM
- Autologous transfusion
Prefix: trans- (through)
Word root: aut (self)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -logous (pertaining to)
-fusion (to come together)
Definition: blood transfusion from a patient for their own use.
Sentence example: Mary willingly did an autologous transfusion to save he brother who needed blood after a road accident.
Pronunciation link: https://www.howtopronounce.com/autologous-transfusion
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
Word root: carcin- (cancer)
Bas- (base/step/layer)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)
-al (pertaining to)
Definition: A type of tumor originating from the cells located in the inner layers of the skin
Sentence example: Routine physical examination helped Hellen’s father to discover basal cell carcinoma early enough before it could develop to advanced stages.
Pronunciation link: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/basal-cell-carcinoma
- Bradykinesia
Word root: Kines (movement)
Prefix: brady (slow)
Suffix: -ia (condition of)
Definition: A medical condition characterized by slow movement
Sentence example: It is advisable to take Sam to the hospital so that the doctor can establish the cause of his bradykinesia
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIQtWaBIoY0
- Chondrectomy
Word root: chondr (cartilage)
Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
Definition: Removal of cartilage using surgical procedures.
Sentence example: Elly had to undergo a chondrectomy after the soccer injury.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvxPmM-2R6k
- Dermatoautoplasty
Word root: Dermat (skin); aut (self)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -plasty (surgical repair)
Definition: Using a section of a person’s skin to surgically repair his or her skin
Sentence example: Erick had no choice but to undergo a dermatoautoplasty after suffering a third degree burn on his right leg.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x_09te7x74
- Dermatoheteroplasty
Word root: dermat (skin)
Prefix: Hetero (different)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -plasty (surgical repair)
Definition: Surgical repair with skin from a different person
Sentence example: The doctor performed a dermatoheteroplasty on Irine using her mother’s skin.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tysJGZ567s
- Dermatoplasty
Word root: dermat (skin)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -plasty (surgical repair)
Definition: Surgical repair of the skin
Sentence example: Her skin was moderately damaged and she had to undergo dermatoplasty to repair it.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYO9js7h-pc
- Dermatology
Word root: dermat (skin)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -logy (the study of)
Definition: Study of the skin
Sentence example: Medical students will attend the dermatology class this week.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpcsxNKHqSc
- Dyskinesia
Word root: Kinesi (movement)
Prefix: dys-(difficult)
Suffix: -ia (condition of)
Definition: A medical condition characterized by difficulty in movement
Sentence example: Muscle stiffness usually make some older adults to present with dyskinesia
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AWFYEKiQsg
- Electromyography
Word root: electr (electricity)
My (muscle)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -graphy (recording process)
Definition: A procedure that uses electrical stimuli to record muscle contractions
Sentence example: Electromyography is a crucial physical exam procedure is musculoskeletal complications.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2daPsKBK2M
- Epicondylitis
Word root: condyl (knuckle of a joint)
Prefix: epi- (above)
Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
Definition: Inflammation above the knuckle of a joint
Sentence example: Austin developed an epicondylitis when he accidentally injured his joint in a ditch.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy1oKzfzIlw
- Epiphyseal fracture
Word root: phys (growth)
Fract (to break)
Prefix: epi-(upon)
Combining vowel: e
Suffix: -al (pertaining to)
-ure(expose)
Definition: A breakage in the bone pertaining to the growth plate
Sentence example: Diana did not come to school today because she had an epiphyseal fracture over the weekend when she was riding a bicycle with her friends.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epiphyseal%20fracture
- Hyperhidrosis
Word root: hidr (sweat)
Prefix: hyper-(excessive)
Suffix: -osis (condition of)
Definition: A condition of excessive sweating
Sentence example: Playing football when the sun is hot made Alex sweat excessively and appear as one who had hyperhidrosis
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9CDZpo89ps
- Kaposi’s sarcoma
Word root: sarc (flesh)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)
Definition: A type of skin cancer that originates from the dermis
Sentence example: My grandmother was diagnosed with kaposi’s sarcoma last week.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixeEoJQ_6lY
- Kyphosis
Word root: Kyph (hump)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -sis (condition of)
Definition: A hump that develops at the back of a person
Sentence example: The small hump that usually appears on Jared’s back was today confirmed by the doctor to be a kyphosis
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRZ-dbbgi2k
- Melanoma
Word root: melan (black)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)
Definition: A type of skin cancer that forms a black coloration on the affected areas of the skin.
Sentence example: Eunice was shocked to learn that the dark marks on her arm are as a result of melanoma.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhTMWoPYQLw
- Mediastinum
Word root: medi (middle)
Combining vowel: a (without)
Suffix: -stinum (within)
Definition: Middle space between the two lungs containing some body organs such as large blood vessels and the heart
Sentence example: The doctor recommended that a chest radiograph be done to cover the mediastinum area of the patient.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2v-Rm5ycIY
- Meniscitis
Word root: menis (crescent shaped to signify the knee joint)
Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
Definition: Knee joint inflammation
Sentence example: The meniscitis on Joseph’s knee caused him an unbearable pain.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snUySARg2t0
- Myashthenia gravis
Word root: my (muscle)
Asthen (weakness)
Suffix: -ia (condition of)
Gravis means severe
Definition: Severe muscle weakness
Sentence example: Myasthenia gravis common occurs in older adults with physical immobility.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulQvevCQz8
- Myorrhaphy
Word root: my (muscle)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -rrhaphy (joining/suturing)
Definition: Joining/suturing of the muscle
Sentence example: Moses is expected to undergo a myorrhaphy to cover the tear on his arm.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU2gy1GHCyk
- Onychocryptosis
Word root: onych (nail)
Crypt (hidden)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -osis (condition of)
Definition: An abnormal growth in the region under the nail
Sentence example: The onychocryptosis on mum’s nail is preventing her from performing activities of daily living comfortably
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lsu_hlvdSc
- Onychomycosis
Word root: onych (nail)
Myc (fungus)
Suffix: -osis (condition of)
Definition: a fungal infection of the nail
Sentence example: Ester was shocked to learn that her son had onychomycosis
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Paq6oCYZBL4
- Osteomalacia
Word root: oste (bone)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -malacia (softening)
Definition: Softening of the bone
Sentence example: The lack of potassium and calcium in the diet caused Andrew to develop osteomalacia
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6SNBjeo88
- Osteosarcoma
Word root: oste (bone)
Sarc (connective tissue/flesh)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -oma (tumor)
Definition: a type of bone cancer that originates from the connective tissue
Sentence example: It was finally revealed that Margret has osteosarcoma after a prolonged period of illness.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeonPJWy5B8
- Osteitis deformans
Word root: oste (bone)
Suffix: -it is (inflammation)
Definition: Deformities of the bone due to failure of bine remodeling
Sentence example: A child who has been diagnosed with osteitis deformans is likely to develop musculoskeletal complications during adulthood.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cizzjc7z5Z4
- Osteoplasty
Word root: oste (bone)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -plasty (surgical repair)
Definition: surgical repair of the bone
Sentence example: The only option that the doctor had to manage Elizabeth’s condition was to perform an osteoplasty or a surgical repair of her leg bone.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI0lRTwtjnA
- Petechiae
Word root: petechi (non-raised hemorrhage on the skin)
Suffix: -ae
Definition: abnormal rupture of blood vessels under the skin causing purple or red appearance
Sentence example: Lily was not aware that the purple or red spots on her skin were as a result of petechiae
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3bG2YTkLUo
- Pruritus
Word root: prurit (itching)
Suffix: -us (condition of)
Definition: itchy skin
Sentence example: Robert developed a pruritus on his skin after an insect bite.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPDTlo03Qv4
- Rhytidectomy
Word root: rhytid (wrinkle)
Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
Definition: a type of plastic surgery in which wrinkles are surgically removed
Sentence example: Since grandmother did not want wrinkles on her skin, she had a rhytidectomy to have them removed.
Pronunciation link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rbc4t9QZvA
- Rhytidoplasty
Word root: Rhytid (wrinkle)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -plasty (surgical repair)
Definition: surgical repair of wrinkles
Sentence example: Quinter requested the doctor to perform a rhytidoplasty to repair the wrinkles that appeared on her face after a plastic surgery
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV9wyn4mnP0
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Word root: seb (sebum or oil)
Dermat (skin)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -rrhea (discharge)
-ic (pertaining to)
-itis(inflammation)
Definition: Overproduction of sebum
Sentence example: Patients who are suffering from medical conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis require comprehensive evaluation and treatment by a dermatologist.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKhhnYPhgAk
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Word root: carcin (cancer)
Squa (superficial)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)
-ous (condition of)
Definition: Tumor that originates from the outer layers of the skin
Sentence example: Teacher Mark has been using medications since 2018 to manage his squamous cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer which has negatively affected his quality of life and well-being.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGrxBy579T8
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
Word root: eryth (red)
System (system)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -ic (pertaining to)
-ous (condition of)
Lupus means auto-degeneration
Definition: A chronic autoimmune disease that usually affects the connective tissue.
Sentence example: Most of Alan’s organs suffered autoimmune degeneration because he had systemic lupus erythematosus.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMox-uiulpQ
- Trichomycosis
Word root: trich (hair)
Myc (fungus)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -osis (condition of)
Definition: Fungal infection of the hair
Sentence example: Daniel was advised by the doctor to apply topical antifungal medications on his head to relieve symptoms of trichomycocis.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvAGhc5iIAI
- Tenorrhaphy
Word root: ten (tendon, stretch)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -rrhaphy (suturing)
Definition: suturing or connecting of tendons
Sentence example: The injury that Hezron suffered at the factory caused severe tearing of his tendons. The doctor will be performing tenorrhaphy within the next 24 hours.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9NWTh_ptjo
- Tenodynia
Word root: ten (tendon, stretch)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: dynia (condition of pain)
Definition: pain that occurs in the tendons
Sentence example: Kelly’s grandfather has been referred for an x-ray of the hip in order to generate data that the doctor can use to establish the cause of his tenodynia.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epQDHGItsLc
- Poikilocytosis
Word root: poikil (irregular), cyt (cell)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -osis (condition of)
Definition: condition of irregular shaped red blood cells
Sentence example: Haematological tests are usually recommended for patients with poikilocytosis
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW3Q8IcU6i4
- Polymyositis
Prefix: poly (many)
Word root: my (muscle)
Combining vowel : o
Suffix : -itis (inflammation), -s (plural)
Definition : inflammation of multiple muscles at the same time
Sentence example: The autopsy revealed that Tom’s death was as a result of severe polymyositis.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ873TfWr6c
- Sternocleidomastoid
Word root: stern (sternum), cleid (clavicle), mastoid (resembling a breast)
Definition: a muscle that connects from the sternum, to the clavicle, to the mastoid
Sentence example: Medicine graduates are expected to understand the position and function of sternocleidomastoid.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7tFg9vapVA
- Staphylococcemia
Word root: staphyococc (staphylococcus, staph infection)
Suffix: -emia (condition of the blood)
Definition: there is staphylococcus bacterium in the blood
Sentence example: A blood culture can help a laboratory technologist to establish whether a patient is suffering from staphylococcemia.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6feeDlez2c
- Streptococcemia
Word root: streptococc (streptococcus, strep infection)
Suffix: -emia (condition of blood)
Definition: there is an infection caused by streptococcus in the blood
Sentence example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to Charles who was diagnosed with streptoccemia.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ANeBPQqcV0
- Spondylarthritis
Word root: spondyl (vertebra), arthr (joint)
Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
Definition: inflammation in the joint of the vertebra
Sentence example: Susan’s father has been complaining of severe pain on his back since he was diagnosed with spondylarthritis.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG6KPc_eBIU
- Subcutaneous
Prefix: sub (under)
Word root: cutane (skin)
Suffix: -ous (pertaining)
Definition: pertaining to under the skin
Sentence example: Nurses are expected to know which medications are best administered through subcutaneous injection.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOC2Qo5hP0s
- Temporomandibular joint disease
Word root: tempor (temple), mandibul (mandible, lower jaw bone)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -ar (pertaining to)
Definition: disease pertaining to the temporomandibular joint, causes dislocations, and difficult and painful jaw movements
Sentence example: Dentists have received advanced training and possess advanced skills that enables them to effectively diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint diseases.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpGaWIcAQqM
- Tenosynovitis
Word root: ten (tendon), snyov (synovial)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
Definition: inflammation of the synovial membrane of the tendon
Sentence example: Mathew’s right leg was amputated after he suffered tenosynovitis which caused severe complications and unbearable pain on the leg.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__CsjVMwipU
- Tenomyoplasty
Word root: ten (stretch, tendon), my (muscle)
Combining vowel: o
Suffix: -plasty (surgical repair)
Definition: surgical repair of the of the tendon and muscle
Sentence example: Some patients with joint inflammation may have to undergo tenomyoplasty to feel better.
Link to pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOisOH9l2SU
- Vertebroplasty
Word root: verteb/o-vetebra
Suffix: plasty-grafting or formation of a specific body part
Definition: Spinal procedure that involves the injection of bone cement through the hole of to the fractured vertebra
Sentence: The little boy has a fractured vertabra and the doctor has recommended an urgent vertebroplasty.
Pronunciation link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRlYCgp47r0
- Xeroderma
Prefix: xer/o-dry
Word root: derm/a-skin
Definition: Any disease characterized by extremely dry skin
Sentence: Xeroderma can cause unbearable pain when no interventions are implemented to manage it.
Pronunciation link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VxXUnG4D5U