Medical Terminology

-cidal is the medical terminology combining form meaning causing death as in bacteriocidal (causing bacterial death) or virucidal (causing viral death).

-sis indicates an action, process, state or condition.

The suffix of "breathing" is "-ing," which indicates that the word is a present participle form of the verb "breathe."

perine/o is the combining form

plasty is the suffix

Yes, the medical terminology combining form -otomy does indeed mean cutting into or surgical incision. It is often used in medical terms to indicate a surgical procedure involving the cutting of a specific part of the body.

Lapar- is the medical terminology combining form meaning abdominal wall.

In medical terms, repair refers to the process of restoring and healing damaged tissue or organs in the body, often through surgical intervention or natural healing mechanisms. Repair aims to return the affected area to its normal or functional state to improve overall health and function.

Phren- is the medical terminology combining form meaning diaphragm.

The medical term containing the suffix -ac is "cardiac," which refers to anything related to the heart.

The combining form -static in medical terminology refers to something that is related to stopping or controlling a particular function or process. For example, bacteriostatic means preventing the growth of bacteria.

Esophag- is the medical terminology combining form meaning esophagus

Classification taxonomies organize concepts or entities into hierarchies based on relationships, such as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for diseases. Nomenclature refers to a system of naming, like the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) system for drugs. Terminologies are collections of terms and definitions, such as SNOMED CT for clinical concepts. Clinical vocabularies are specific sets of terms used within healthcare settings, like LOINC for laboratory tests. Each serves to standardize and communicate healthcare information for various purposes.

osteitis... Oste/o is the combining form for bone and -itis is the suffix for inflammation.
I believe it's called osteomyelitis.

Hyper means to be over, above, more than normal. For example, hypertension means blood pressure that is too high, above normal. Conversely, hypo, as in hypotension means blood pressure that is too low.
The prefix hyper- means over, above

The prefix for middle is "mid-".

The basic foundation of a medical term is the root word, which provides the fundamental meaning of the term. In addition to the root word, medical terms may also include prefixes (added to the beginning of the root word) and suffixes (added to the end of the root word) to modify or further specify its meaning. By understanding the root word and any prefixes or suffixes, one can better comprehend the overall meaning of a medical term.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of mood disorder that is influenced by the changing seasons and weather patterns. It is characterized by symptoms of depression and low energy levels that typically occur during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight.

The abbreviation of administration is admin.

The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, particularly of the Culex species. Birds are the main reservoir of the virus, and mosquitoes become infected by feeding on infected birds. It is not directly transmitted between humans.

The medical term for trapped gas is flatulence. Other terms that may be used include bloating or gas retention. Symptoms can include abdominal discomfort, bloating, and belching.

The Scientific name of the West Nile Virus is Flavivirus. Also, it's Classification is: Group: Group IV Family: Flaviridae Genus: Flavivirus Species: West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitos and mammals and birds can get sick from it.

Os temporale is the scientific name for 'temporal bone'. The temple bone actually is made up of four parts: the tympanic, the squama temporalis, the petrous or pyramid, and the mastoid. The noun 'os' means 'bone'. The adjective 'temporale' means 'of or relating to the temple'. The phrase is pronounced 'ohs tehm-poh-RAH-lay'.

The combining form -clasis refers to the breaking or surgical fracture of a bone. It is derived from the Greek word "klasis" which means "breaking." Examples include osteoclasis (surgical bone breaking) and arthroclasis (breaking of a joint).

The medical term for hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque is atherosclerosis. This condition can lead to reduced blood flow, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Lifestyle changes and medications are often prescribed to manage atherosclerosis.

The scientific name for food is "nutrients." Food provides the body with nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for growth, energy, and overall health.