Root Words

By Abdulla Israr & Simran Rani

ROOT WORDS IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

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ROOT WORDS

Commonly used Root Words in Medical Terminology

·       Root words in medical terminology form the foundation of medical terms and usually describe the main body system, structure, or function involved.

·       Below is a list of commonly used root words, their meanings, and examples:

1. Body Systems and Anatomy

Root Word

Meaning

Examples

Cardi(o)

Heart

Cardiologist, Cardiomyopathy

Derm(at)

Skin

Dermatology, Dermatitis

Gastr(o)

Stomach

Gastroenteritis, Gastroscopy

Hepat(o)

Liver

Hepatology, Hepatitis

Nephr(o)

Kidney

Nephrology, Nephritis

Oste(o)

Bone

Osteoporosis, Osteopathy

Pulmon(o)

Lung

Pulmonology, Pulmonary

Ren(o)

Kidney

Renal, Renography


2. Functions or Processes

Root Word

Meaning

Examples

Cyt(o)

Cell

Cytology, Cytoplasm

Hem(o)/Hemat(o)

Blood

Hematology, Hemoglobin

Hist(o)

Tissue

Histology, Histopathology

Ur(o)

Urine, Urinary System

Urology, Urinalysis

Path(o)

Disease

Pathology, Pathogen

 

3. Sensory Organs

Root Word

Meaning

Examples

Ocul(o)

Eye

Oculist, Oculomotor

Ophthalm(o)

Eye

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmoscope

Ot(o)

Ear

Otology, Otitis

Rhin(o)

Nose

Rhinoplasty, Rhinitis

 

4. General Terms

Root Word

Meaning

Examples

Arthr(o)

Joint

Arthritis, Arthroscopy

Cerebr(o)

Brain

Cerebrospinal, Cerebral

My(o)

Muscle

Myopathy, Myositis

Psych(o)

Mind

Psychology, Psychosomatic

Therm(o)

Heat

Thermometer, Thermotherapy

 

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