Question

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ROOTS

PLEASE IDENTIFY

1. ROOT

2. ROOT MEANING

3. EXAMPLE (using root)

4. EXAMPLE MEANING

5. SYSTEM(S)

171 myos/o 172 narc/o 173 nas/o 174 nath 175 Inecto 176 nephr/o 177 neurlo 178 noct/o 179 nycto Numbness: stupor sleep Nose Birth Death Kir Eye Tooth Scanty Umbilicus (nave Tumor 181 odontlo 182 oliglo 183 omphal/o 184 onc/o 185 onych/o 186 0ophorlo 187 opt/o 188 orchilo EyeİVision 193 ovo 194 palat/o 195 palpebr/oEyelid

Answer 1

171. myos/o

My(o) of or relating to muscle. For example., Myocyte ( "Myo" meaning muscle and "cyte"meaning cells. It is a type of cell found in the muscle tissue ). It comes under Musculoskeletal system.

172. narc/o

Meaning: numb or sleep. For example., Narcolepsy (The decrease ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles ). It comes under nervous system.

173. nas/o

Meaning: of or pertaining to the nose. For example., Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (a cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx). It comes under respiratory system.

174. nat/l

Meaning: Birth. For example., Prenatal (before birth, or relating to pregnancy). It comes under Obstetrics and gynecology

175. necr/o

Meaning: death. For example., Necrosis(It is a form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis). It comes under Inflammatory system

176. nephr/o

Meaning: of or pertaining to the kidney. For example., Nephrology( the study of normal kidney, its functions, diseases and treatment). It comes under urinary system.

177. neur/o

Meaning: of or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system. For example., Neurofibromatosis ( is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nervous tissue). It comes under the nervous system

178. noci/o

Meaning: pain, injury or hurt. For example., Nociception (It is a sensory nervous system response to certain harmful sensation). It comes under nervous system

179. myc/o

Meaning: Fungus. For example., Onychomycosis(It is a fungal nail infection). It comes under Integumentary system

180. ocul/o

Meaning: of or pertaining to the Eye. For example., Oculomotor (It is the 3rd cranial nerve offers motor and parasympathetic innervation to many of the ocular structures). It comes under Ophthalmology

181. odont/o

Meaning: Teeth. For example., Orthodontics (the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws). It comes under Digestive system

182. olig/o

Meaning: Having little or having few. For example., Oligotrophy(is an organism that can live in an environment that offers very little levels of nutrients). It comes under ecosystem

183. omphal/o

Meaning: The umbilicus or the navel. For example., Omphalectomy( it is an excision of the umbilicus). It comes under reproductive system.

184. onc/o

Meaning: Tumor. For example., Oncology(It is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors, including their development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention). It comes under cancerous tumor

185. onych/o

Meaning: Finger nail or toe nail. For example., Onychophagy( It is an oral compulsive habit of nail biting). It comes under pediatrics

186. oophor/o

Meaning: the woman's ovary. For example., Oophorectomy(). It comes under the system

187. opt/o

Meaning: Eye or Vision. For example.,

188. orchi/o

Meaning: Testis. For example., Orchidectomy( surgical removal of an ovary). It comes under reproductive system

189. or/o

Meaning: Mouth. For example., Oropharyngeal ( relating to the part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the hyoid bone). It comes under digestive system

190. orth/o

Meaning: Denoting something as straight or correct. For example., Orthopedic surgery( is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. It comes under musculoskeletal system

191. oste/o

Meaning: Bone. For example., Osteoporosis(is a disease that leads to increased bone weakness). It comes under musculoskeletal system

192. ot/o

Meaning: Ear. For example., Otology( the study of the anatomy and diseases of the ear). It comes under neurological system

193. ov/o

Meaning: the eggs or the ovum. For example., Ovogenesis(The production or development of an ovum). It comes under reproductive system

194. palat/o

Meaning: Root of mouth or palate. For example: Palatal obturator( a prosthetic device made to fit the roof of the mouth covering the gap).It comes under pediatrics

195. palpebr/o

Meaning: Eyelid. For example., Palpebral( it relates to the eyelid). It comes under the ophthalmology system