Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 2

This video tutorial continues the exploration of medical terminology, focusing on prefixes, suffixes, and medical procedures. It explains various terms related to medical conditions and processes, such as 'itis' for inflammation and 'ectomy' for excision. The tutorial also provides practice problems to help students apply their knowledge and better understand medical terminology.

What does the prefix 'dys' indicate in medical terminology?

What does the suffix 'itis' signify in medical terminology?

Explain the difference between 'plasia' and 'trophy' in medical terms.

What is the significance of the suffix 'ectomy' in medical procedures?

Define 'hypertrophy' and how it differs from 'hyperplasia'.

What does the term 'pancytopenia' refer to in a clinical context?

Describe the meaning of 'splenomegaly' in medical terminology.