GlobalRPh Medical Terminology Section- Letter Y
Medical terminology is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. Medical terms are used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. This section deals with all med terms beginning with the letter Y, and features medical roots, prefixes and suffixes. Introduction to Medical Terminology.
Medical Terminology - Letter Y
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yalos
Glass
ydor
Water
-yne
ending for alkynes
yocto-
prefix: one septillionth part of; the factor 10: yoctosecond
yoeides
U-shaped
-yl
suffix - a monovalent hydrocarbon radical e.g. ethyl
-ylene
suffix - A bivalent organic radical
yper
Above
ypo
Under
ypsi
High
ystera
Uterus
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Word Building and Medical Terms beginning with the letter Y
-ydor
Prefix denoting Hydor which means water in Greek.
Hydrolysis (hydor = water + lyein = to dissolve or to unbind). A chemical reaction in which water is used to split a molecule into two parts.
-yne
Suffix used to denote unsaturated compounds containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. Alkynes, for example.
yocto-
Prefix denoting yoctosecond. Yoctosecond is the smallest SI prefix defined as 1024 seconds or a septillionth of a second.
-yl
Suffix denoting a monovalent hydrocarbon radical. Alkyl group in organic chemistry. Alkyl group is a functional group formed from an alkane (a hydrocarbon with single carbon-carbon bonds) by losing a hydrogen atom; methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl, for example.
-ylene
Suffix denoting a bivalent hydrocarbon radical. Ethylene, methylene, and propylene, for example.
-yper
Denoting hyper - above, more
Hyperalbuminemia - Abnormally elevated blood albumin levels.
Hyperbilirubinemia - An elevated level of serum or plasma bilirubin concentrations (above 1 mg/dL)
Hypercalcemia - Higher than normal blood calcium levels (above 10.5 and 12 mg/dL)
Hypercapnia - Elevated blood and tissue concentrations of CO2 with the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) above 45 mm Hg.
Hyperglycemia - Elevated blood glucose levels (more than 130 mg/dL)
Hypergonadism - Hyper-functioning of the gonads. In this condition, testis and ovaries secrete high levels of testosterone and estrogen.
Hyperinsulinism - Hyperfunctioning of pancreatic beta cells, resulting in high insulin secretion.
Hyperlipidemia - Abnormally high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the circulation.
-ypo
Denoting hypo = under, less than
Hypoglycemia - Abnormally low blood sugar, below 4 mmol/L (72mg/dL).
Hypoplasia - defective or underdevelopment of a tissue or an entire organ.
Hypocalcemia - Lower than normal serum total calcium levels, below 2.12 mmol/L.
Hypokalemia - Low serum potassium level, below 3.5 mmol/L.
Hyponatremia - Low blood sodium levels, below 136 mmol/L.
Hypotension - Abnormally low arterial pressure, less than 90/60mm Hg.
Hypothyroidism - Underactive thyroid gland producing too little thyroid hormone
Hypoxemia - Low Blood oxygen levels; Mild hypoxemia: Partial pressure of Oxygen (PaO2) = 60 to 79 mmHg; Moderate hypoxemia: Partial pressure of Oxygen (PaO2) = 40 to 59 mmHg
ystera
Greek term denoting uterus
Uterus, or womb, a hollow, inverted pear-shaped female secondary sex organ, located in the lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum. It functions to house and nourish the fetus until delivery.
-y
Suffix denoting a noun ending
Myopathy
Disorder of the skeletal muscle is characterized by weakness, inflammation, tetany, or paralysis. Myopathies have varying etiologies, the most common being inherited, idiopathic, infectious, or inflammatory. Certain drugs and metabolic conditions also induce myopathy.
Increasing your understanding of medical terminology
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Word Building Reference- This resource strengthens your understanding of medical terminology. See how common medical terms are created using the various prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
Medical Terminology Intuitive Section 
This section was developed for 'speed learning' of medical terminology. Start by reviewing the meanings for a block of medical terms, and then go back and choose a previous term randomly and try to recall the meaning of that particular medical term before hovering over the term to determine the answer. These frequent mini-tests will accelerate the learning process and in a relatively short period of time, you will be able to quickly recall the meaning of all of the listed medical terms. This method of learning is superior to flash cards because of the frequent exposure and testing of your recall.
