Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix: Prefix: A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning. Pre means "before." Prefixes may also indicate a location, number, or time. Root: central part of a word. Suffix: The ending part of a word that modifies the meaning of the word. Additional resources: [Intro to med terms] [Med terms rules] [Med term reference] [Word building reference] [Practice Exams]
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 I, and features medical roots, prefixes and suffixes. Introduction to Medical Terminology.
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: idi/o 1st Root Definition: unknown; individual; distinct 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -ic Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: pertaining to of unknown cause
ileocecal valve
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: ile/o 1st Root Definition: ileum 2nd Root Word: cec/o 2nd Root Word Definition: cecum (first part of the colon) Suffix: -al Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: pertaining to the valve between the ileum of the small intestine
and the cecum of the large intestine
interarticular
Prefix: inter- Prefix Definition: between 1st Root Word: articul/o 1st Root Definition: joint 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -ar Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: between joints
intercostal
Prefix: inter- Prefix Definition: between 1st Root Word: cost/o 1st Root Definition: rib 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -al Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: pertaining to between the ribs
intravenous
Prefix: intra- Prefix Definition: within; into 1st Root Word: ven/o 1st Root Definition: vein 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -ous Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: present; taking place within; administered into a vein(s)
ipsilateral
Prefix: ipsi- Prefix Definition: same 1st Root Word: later/o 1st Root Definition: side 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -al Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: belonging to; occurring on the same side of the body
iridectomy
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: irid/o 1st Root Definition: iris (colored portion of the eye) 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -ectomy Suffix Definition: removal; excision; resection Definition: surgical removal of part of the iris
ischemia
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: isch/o 1st Root Definition: to hold back; back 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -emia Suffix Definition: blood condition Definition: insufficient blood supply to an organ or part of the body
ischioanal
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: ischi/o 1st Root Definition: ischium (part of hip bone) 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -al Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: pertaining to the ischium
isotonic
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: is/o 1st Root Definition: same; equal 2nd Root Word: ton/o 2nd Root Word Definition: tension Suffix: -ic Suffix Definition: pertaining to Definition: pertaining to having equal tension
isotropic
Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: is/o 1st Root Definition: same; equal 2nd Root Word: 2nd Root Word Definition: Suffix: -tropic Suffix Definition: turning; changing Definition: equal values when measured in all directions
Quick Introduction- provides an overview and introduction to medical terminology. Medical Terms- rules governing singular versus plural versions of medical terms are described. Medical Terminology Exams- twenty new exams were created to test your knowledge of medical terminology.
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 SectionThis 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.
