Medical Terminology Dictionary ebook

When studying and using medical terminology it is important to understand the basic structure of medical terms and their meanings. In medicine all parts of a medical term are essential to the meaning of that term and each part of that term has its own meaning. Take the term appendicitis for example, it means inflammation, appendic is the body part (the appendix) so, appendicitis is the medical term used for inflammation of the appendix.

Also when learning about language and medical terminology, it is worthwhile remembering that words will contain patterns and the more you read and become familiar with them, the more you will readily and easily understand them. It is also important to note that not every medical term follows the exact same pattern. Some words have very clear derivatives whereas others are not so distinct in where they have evolved from. Do not expect to see that exact same patterns in all words.

Contents:
Credits   6
Chapter 1 Medical terminology: identifying root Words,prefixes and suffixes   7
Chapter 2 Medical dictionary  10
Chapter 3 diseases and syndromes 
Appendix 

Medical dictionary contents:
Abdomen  10
Abrasion  10
Achalasia  10
Acidosis  10
Adenocarcinoma  10
Adenoids  11
Adenoma  11
Allergy  11
Amniocentesis   11
Anaemia Or Anemia  11
Analgesics   12
Anaphylaxis   12
Androgen  12
Aneurysm  12
Angiogram  12
Angiotensin-Converting
Enzyme  13
Antenatal  13
Antibiotic  13
Antiemetic  13
Antihistamine  13
Antipsychotic   14
Anuria  14
Aorta  14
Aortic Stenosis  14
Aphagia  15
Aphasia   15
Apnoea  15
Appendicitis  15
Appendix  16
Appendectomy  16
Apraxia  16
Arrhythmia   16
Artery  16
Arthritis  17
Arthrocentesis  17
Arthroscopy  17
Aspiration   17
Asthmatic  17
Asymptomatic   17
Atherosclerosis   18
Atrial Fibrillation (Af)  18
Atrium   18
Audiology  19
Auditory  19
Autogenic  19
B  19
Bariatric  19
Benzodiazepines   19
Biopsy  19
Bipolar  20
Bone Density Scan   20
Bone Marrow  20
Bradycardia   20
Bradykinesia  20
Brain  21
Bronchitis  21
Bronchus   21
Bronchoscopy  21
Bronchotomy  21
C  22
Caecum  22
Carcinoma  22
Cardiac  22
Cardiomyopathy  22
Cardiology  22
Cardiovascular  23
Cardiopulmonary Disease 23
Carditis  23
Cataract  23
Cat Scan   23
Cephalgia  24
Cerebral  24
Cerebral Palsy  24
Cerebrovascular Accident
(Cva)   24
Chemotherapy  25
Cholelithiasis  25
Cirrhosis  25
Colitis  25
Colonoscopy  25
Colostomy  26
Congenital   26
Conjunctivitis  26
Coronary   26
Coronary Artery Bypass
Graft (Cabg)   26
Cutaneous  26
Cystitis  27
Cytology  27
d  27
Debridement  27
Deglutition  27
Dehydration  27
Dementia  28
Dermatitis  28
Dermatology  28
Dexa  28
Diabetes  28
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea)  29
Diverticulitis  29
Dyspepsia  29
Dysphagia  29
Dysplasia  29
Dyspnea  30
Dysuria  30
e  30
Ectopic   30
Oedema  30
Electrocardiogram  30
Electroencephalogram  31
Emesis   31
Emphysema  31
Encephalitis  31
Endocarditis  31
Endocrine  32
Endocrinology  32
Endometriosis  32
Enteral  32
Enteritis  32
Enzyme  32
Epidermis  32
Epidural  33
Epigastric  33
Episiotomy  33
Oesophagus  33
f  34
Faeces (Feces)   34
Fibrillation  34
Fibromyalgia  34
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
(Fas)  34
Foetus (Fetus)  34
g  35
Gastrectasia
(Gastrectasis)  35
Gastric  35
Gastritis  35
Gastroduodenostomy   35
Gastrodynia  35
Gastroenteritis  35
Gastroenterology  36
Gastrojejunostomy   36
Gastromegaly  36
Gastroparesis  36
Gastrostomy  36
Geriatrics  36
Gestation  37
Gestational Diabetes  37
Gingivitis  37
Glaucoma  37
Glossitis  37
Glycosuria  38
Goitre   38
Gonorrhoea  38
Gout  38
Gynecomastia  39
h  39
Haematemisis  39
Haematology  39
Haematoma  39
Haematuria  40
Haemigastrectomy  40
Haemochromatosis  40
Haemophilia  40
Haemorrhoid/
Hemorrhoid  41
Haemorrhage/
Hemorrhage  41
Haemostasis  41
Hemiplegia   41
Hepatic  41
Hemiparesis  42
Hepatitis  42
Hydrocephalus   42
Hydrosols   42
Hyperemesis  43
Hyperglycaemia  43
Hyperkalaemia   43
Hyperthermia  43
Hyperthyroidism  43
Hypodermis  44
Hypoglycaemia   44
Hypokalaemia  44
Hypomania  44
Hypotension  44
Hypothermia  45
Hypothyroidism  45
Hypovolaemia  45
Hypoxaemia (Hypoxemia)  45
Hypoxia  46
Hysterectomy  46
Hystorrhexis  46
i  46
Immunisation  46
Inflammation  46
Intestine  47
Intravenous  47
J  47
Jaundice  47
Jejunum  47
Jejunostomy  48
Juvenile  48
K  48
Ketoacidosis  48
Kidney  48
Kyphosis  49
l  49
Lactation  49
Laminectomy  49
Laparotomy  49
Laparoscopy  50
Larynx  50
Laryngitis  50
Leukaemia  50
Leukocytes  51
Leukopenia  51
Ligament  51
Lumbar Puncture  51
Lumbar Vertebrae  51
Lungs  51
Lymph   51
Lymphatic System   52
Lymphocyte  52
Lymphoedema  52
Lymphoma  52
M  53
Mammogram  53
Mastectomy  53
Mastitis  53
Maxillofacial  53
Melanoma  54
Melanosis  54
Meningitis  54
Menopause  54
Menorrhagia  54
Menorrhea  55
Menstruation  55
Microcardia  55
Microcephaly   55
Myalgia  55
Myocarditis  56
Myositis  56
n  56
Narcosis  56
Necrosis  56
Neonate  56
Neoplasia   57
Neoplasm  57
Nephralgia   57
Nephrolithiasis  57
Neuritis  57
Neurone  57
Neuropathy  58
Neuroplasty  58
Neurosis  58
Nocturia  58
Nutrition  58
o  59
Obesity  59
Odontoclasis  59
Oedema  59
Oesophagus  59
Olfactory  59
Oliguria  59
Ophthalmology  60
Ophthalmopathy  60
Osteoarthritis  60
Osteomalacia  60
Osteomyelitis  61
Osteopenia  61
Osteoplasty  61
Osteoporosis  61
Ottitis  61
Ovary  61
p  62
Palatitis  62
Pancreas  62
Pancreatitis  62
Paracentesis   62
Paralysis  62
Parenteral   63
Parietal Lobe   63
Parturition  63
Patela/Patello  63
Pathogenic   63
Paediatrics  63
Pelvis  63
Percutaneous Endoscopic
Gastrostomy (Peg)  63
Perfusion  64
Pericarditis  64
Pericardium  64
Peridontitis  64
Perinatal  64
Periosteum   64
Peritoneum   64
Peripheral Nervous
System  65
Peritonitis  65
Pharmacology  65
Phlebitis  65
Pleura   65
Pleuritis (Pleurisy)  65
Pleurodynia  66
Pneumonia  66
Pneumothorax  66
Polycystic Ovaries (Pcos)  66
Polydipsia  66
Polyuria  67
Poliomyelitis   67
Posterior  67
Postnatal  67
Postpartum  67
Postprandial  67
Prenatal  67
Primagravida   68
Primipara  68
Prostate  68
Pseudodementia   68
Pseudomeningitis  68
Psoriasis   68
Psychiatry  69
Psychopathic  69
Psychosomatic  69
Pulmonary  69
Pulmonary Embolism  69
Pyrexia  69
Q  70
Quadriceps  70
Quadriplegia  70
r  70
Retinopathy  70
Rhinoplasty  70
Rhinorrhea  71
s  71
Sarcoma  71
Scapula  71
Scleroma  71
Scleroderma  72
Sclerosis  72
Sigmoidectomy  72
Skeletal  72
Sonogram  72
Somatic Nervous System  72
Spleen  72
Splenectomy  73
Splenomegaly  73
Splenoplexy  73
Spondylosis  73
Staphylococcus Aureus  73
Steatorrhea
(Steatorrhoea)  74
Stent  74
Sternum  74
Steroid  74
Stomatitis  74
Streptococcus
Pneumoniae  74
Subcutaneous  75
Sublingual  75
Superficial   75
t  75
Tachycardia  75
Tachypenia  75
Tarsus  76
Telangiectasia  76
Tendons  76
Tendonitis  76
Teratogen  76
Testes  76
Thermoregulation  77
Thoracotomy  77
Thoracic Vertebrae   77
Thrombosis  77
Thyroid  77
Tinnitus  77
Tonsillitis  78
Tonsillectomy  78
Trachea  78
Tracheitis  78
Tracheotomy  78
Tracheostomy  79
Transient Ischaemic
Attack (Tia)  79
u  79
Ulcer  79
Ultrasound Scan
(Sonogram)  79
Uraemia  80
Ureter  80
Urethra  80
Urticaria  80
V  81
Vaccine  81
Vaginitis  81
Vagotomy  81
Valvoplasty  81
Valvotomy  82
Varicose Veins  82
Vasculitis  82
Vas Deferens  82
Vasectomy  82
Vasoconstriction  83
Vasodilation  83
Ventricular Fibrillation  83
Vertebrae  83
Vertigo  84
Vesicle  84
Vessel  84
W  84
Warfarin   84
Wasting  84
Wheal (Hive)  84
Whiplash Injury   84
Whitehead   84
x  85
Xanthoma  85
Xeroderm  85
Xerostomia  85
Xiphoid  85
y  86
Yeast   86
yersinia   86
Yersiniosis  86
Z  86
Zona Pellucida   86
Zygomycosis  86