Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1

The video introduces medical terminology, likening it to a new language. It explains the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Common prefixes related to size, amount, speed, location, movement, and color are discussed. The video also covers terms for body parts and organs, and concludes with common suffixes used in medical terminology.

What are the three main components of a medical term?

Explain the meaning of the prefix 'macro' and provide an example.

What does the prefix 'hypo' signify in medical terminology?

What does the prefix 'tachy' refer to in medical terms?

Describe the difference between 'intra' and 'inter'.

Describe the meaning of the prefix 'chromo' in relation to color.

Explain the meaning of the prefix 'neuro' and its relevance in medicine.

What does the prefix 'gastro' refer to in medical terms?

What is the significance of the suffix 'ology' in medical terminology?

Define the term 'apnea' and its relation to breathing.