Veterinary Medical Terminology

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Veter inar y M edi cal Ter m i nol ogy

Veterinary Medical Terminology Courtesy of Nanette Walker Smith, RVT, CVT and Elizabeth Warren, RVT

The Nerd Book

The VSPN Nerdbook was created by veterinary technicians and veterinary Basic word structure: Most medical terms can be deciphered by breaking them down to their roo ts: Prefix – – word beginning, may completely change the meaning of support staff for their the word Combining vowel – links root words to root words or suffixes (usually “o”) Root word – foundation foundation of the word, may change to a combining form to link colleagues. The Nerdbook words Suffix – word ending, refers back to the root provides information that veterinary technicians and The most common word structures seen in veterinary practice are listed in the charts below: support staff need in practice, but is not meant to Literal contain everything. Prefix Meaning Example Actual Def inition inition Translation Procedures and policies vary among practices, so feel Condition of no Partial or complete absence of milk flow in the absence of a-, ab-, abs No, not Agalactia free to modify your milk mammary gland disease Nerdbook fit your facility. To draw toward AdToward, near Adduct Movement towards the median or central line the median Volume One Amb-, ambiBoth Ambi de dextrous Both right Having the abil it ity to work ef fe fectivel y with ei th ther hand Contributors All veterinary hospitals should have a good veterinary medical dictionary accessible at all times. We recommend Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, second ed. by Blood and Saunders.

Amphi-

On both si des

Amphi arthrosis

Joined on both sides

Joint which surfaces are connected by fibrocartilage (allows very little movement)

Introduction

An-

No, not

Anemi a

Wi thout bl ood

Decreased number number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) or the amount of hemoglobin in the erythrocytes

Critical Care - Triage

Ant-, anti-

Against

Anti biotic

Against l if e

Destructi ve of li fe

Auto-

Sel f

Autonomic

Pertaining to ones (Neurologically ) – not subject to voluntary control nerves

Medical Calculations

Anatomy

Process of cutting The science dealing with the form and structure of living apart organisms

Medical Terminology

Pertaining to the bile, bile ducts, or gall bladder

Physical Exam

Ana-

Up, apart

Bili-

Pertaini ng to bi le

Bil iary

Pertaining to the bile

Brady-

Slow

Bradycardic

Slow heart

A sl ow heart rhythm

Broncho-

Re la la ti ti ng ng to br on onc hi hi

B ro ro nc nc hi hi ol ol e

S ma ma llll br on onc hi hi

T he he v er er y s ma ma llll br an anc he he s o f t he he br on onc hi hi

Cardi-, cardio-

Relating to the heart

Cardi ac ac

Pertaining to the heart

Pertaining to the heart

Cervico-

Relating to the neck

Cervi ca cal

Pertaining to the cervical region

Pertaining to the cervical region

Circa

About

Circadian

About the day

A dai ly rhythm or dai ly occurrence Measurement around the outside of a structure

Circum

Around

Circumf erence

Co-

Work together

Coagulant

Work together to form clot

To cause a clot

To T ogether with

Concussi on

Together with blow

Violent jar or shock that results in severe injury

Contra-

Again Against, st, prop propose osed d

Cont Contral ralat atera erall

Again Against st the the side side

Pert Pertain aining ing to, to, situa situate ted d on, on, or affect affecting ing the the oppo opposit site e side side

Di-

Twice

Diarticular

Two joi nts

Pertaini ng to two joi nts

Dia-

Through, complete

Diagnose

Knowledge of a condition

To identify or recognize a disease

Emergency-Receptionist tips Medical Records Pharmacology Preventative Health

Around the outside

Con-

Clinical Pathology

Radiology

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Dialy-

To separate

Dialysis

To separate break Process of separating components of a fluid and maintain apart viability

En-

Inward

Encephalic

In the head

Pertaining to the brain; within the skull

Endo-

Wi thi n, inner

Endocri ne

Secrete within

Pertaini ng to internal secreti ons

Pertaining to the skin above

The outer layer of skin

Epi-

Above

Epidermis

Ex-

Out

Excise

To cut out

To remove by cutting Originating outside or caused by factors outside the organism

Exo-

Outsi de of , outward

Exogenous

Pertaining to outward production

Extra-

Outside o f; in additio n to

Extra-label

Outside of the label

Use of a drug in a way or for a purpose not specified on the label

Fibro-

Rel ati ng to f iber s

Fi br os ar com a

Fi ber c anc er

Sarc om a m ade of f ibrous ti ss ue

Gaster-, gastr-, Pertaining to the sto mach gastro-

Gastrotomy

Cut in the stomach

Surgical incision into the stomach

Hemi-

Half

Hemilaminectomy

Removal of half the lamina

Removal of a vertebral lamina on one side only

Hemo-

Rel ati ng to the bl ood

Hemogr am

Blood report/graph

Report of the blood parameters

Hepat-, hepatico-, hepato-

Pertai ni ng to the l iv er

Hepati c

Pertaining to the liver

Pertaining to the liver

Homeo-

Denoting likeness or resemblance

Homeopathy

The study of like diseases

Study of treating disease in a sick animal with drugs capable of producing the same response in a healthy animal

Homo-

Same, similar

Homogeneous

Generated the same

Of uniform quality, composition or structure

Clear, transparent

Hyaline

Pertaining to a clear/transparent appearance of a cast or Clear, transparent membrane

Excessive, above

Hypertrophic

Pertaining to excessive food

Increase in volume of a tissue or organ produced entirely by enlargement of existing cells (over nourishment)

Hypo-

B el ow , de fi ci ent

H ypo thy ro id

De fi ci ent t hy ro id

De fi ci ent t hy ro id gl and a ct iv it y

Idio-

Relationship to one's self or something separate and distinct

Idiopathic

Pertaining to a disease

Pertaining to a disease with an unknown origin

In-

N ot, i n, i ns ide , w it hi n

Inge st a

Ma te ri al w ithi n

Ma ter ia l ta ke n i nt o t he bo dy by m out h

Infraorbital

Pertaining to below the eye

Pertaining to below the eye

HyalHyper-

Infra-

Below

Intra-

Within

Intrauterine

Within the uterus

Within the uterus

Iso-

Equal, alike

Isometric

Equal measure

Equal measure

Karyo-

Re la ti ng to a c el l's nuc le us

Ka ry oc yt e

N uc le at ed c el l

N uc le at ed c el l Spasmodic closure of the larynx (seen in cats)

Laryngo-

Pertaining to the larynx

Laryngo spasm

Spasm of the larynx

Medi-

Middle

Mediastinum

Middle of the sternum

The membranes that separate the thorax into right and left at the sternum and vertebral column

Myelo-

Pertaining to the spinal cord or bone marrow

Myelogram

A record of the spinal cord

Injection of a dye into the space around the spinal column to produce a specific image on a radiograph

Ovari-, ovario-

Pertaining to the o vary

Removal of the Ovariohysterectomy Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus ovaries and uterus

Omni-

All

Omnivore

One that eats all

A nimal that eats both plants and meat (i.e. dog) Around a vessel After surgery

Peri-

Surr oundi ng, around

Peri vas cul ar

Pertaining to around a vessel

Post-

Behind, after

Postsurgical

After surgery

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Pre-, ProPseudo-

Pro gnathism

Condition before the jaw

Abnormal protrusion of one or both jaws, especially the lower one False pregnancy

False

Pseudopregnancy

False pregnancy

Re-

Back

Recheck

Check back

Re-examination of a patient

Retro-

Behind

Retrograde

Going backward

Going backward

Semi-

Half

Semicircular

Half circle

Half circle

Steato-

Fatty

Steatitis

Fat inflammation

Inflammation of fatty tissue

U nder, near

Submandibular

Under the mandible

Under the mandible

Joined together

Synarthrosis

Joint joined together

Essentially a fused joint (skull suture) Through the placenta Not conscious

Sub-

Before, in front o f, favoring

SynTrans-

Across, through, beyond

Transplacental

Across the placenta

Un-

Not, reversal

Unconscious

Not conscious

Suffix

Meaning

Example

Literal Translation

Actual Definition

-able, -ible, -ble

The power to be

Palpabl e

The power to f eel

Abl e to feel somethi ng

-ac

Pertai ni ng to

Car di ac

Pertai ni ng to the heart

Per tai ni ng to the hear t Pertaining to a nerve or nerves

-al

Pertaining to

Neural

Pertaining to a nerve or nerves

-algia

Pain

Arthralgia

Pain of the joint

Pain in a joint

-ase

Forms the name of an enzyme

A spa ra gi na se

Enz ym e

Enz ym e t ha t c ata ly ze s t he de am ina ti on o f a spa ra gi ne

-blast

Designates a cell or structure

My el obl as t

B one m ar ro w c el l

Im ma tur e c el l o f t he bone m ar ro w

-cele

Denoting a swelling

Sialocele

Swelling of the salivary gland

Swelling of the salivary gland

-centesis

Denoting a puncture

Cystocentesis

Puncture of a cyst

Commonly known as a needle aspirate of bladder contents

-cyte

Cell

Erythrocyte

Red blood cell

Red blood cell

-ectomy

Excision

Lumpectomy

Excision of a lump

Excision of a lump

-emia

Blood condition

Lipemia

Fat in the blood

An excess of l ipi ds in the bl ood

-esthesia

De no ti ng s ens at io n

A ne sthe si a

Wi tho ut s ens at io n

W it ho ut s ens ati on

-gene, -genesis, genetic, -genic

Denoting production, origin

Angiogenesis

Blood vessel origin

The development of blood vessels

-gram

A tracing, a mark

Echocardiogram

Echo tracing of the heart

The record produced by sound wave examination of the heart

-graph

A writing, a record

Electrocardiograph Record of electrocardiogram The record produced by electrical tracings of the heart

-ia

Condi ti on

Leuk openi a

Dec reas ed whi te bl ood c el ls

Reduction of the number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the blood

-iasis

Denoting a condition or pathologic state

Atelectasis

Condition of collapsed lung

Collapsed or airless lung tissue

-ic

Pertaining to

Gastric

Pertaining to the sto mach

Pertaining to, affecting, o r o riginating in the sto mach Veterinarian specializi ng in the study of kidneys Inflammation of the pancreas

-ist

One who specializes in

Nephrologist

Person specializi ng in kidneys

-itis

Inf lam mati on

Panc reati ti s

Inflammation of the pancreas

-logy

P ro ce ss o f s tudy

Z oo lo gy

T he s tudy o f a ni ma ls

T he bi ol ogi ca l s tudy o f a ni ma ls

-oid

Denoting form or resemblance

Opi od

Li ke an opi ate

Sy ntheti c nar coti c that ac ts l ik e an opi ate

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-oma

Tumor, mass

Hematoma

Mass of blood

A localized collection of extravasated blood, usually clotted, in an organ, space, or tissue

-opsy

Pro cess o f viewing

Necro psy

Viewing o f a deceased bo dy

Examination of a body after death. The term used for animals, synonymous with autopsy (for humans)

-osis

Abnormal condition

Proptosis

Abnormal forward placement Eyeball is either pushed forward in the eye socket or is partially of the eye out of the socket.

Gastrostomy

Opening the stomach

Surgical opening of the stomach

-ostomosis, -ostomy, To furnish with an -stomy opening or mouth -plasty

Denoting molding or shaping

Rhino plasty

Shaping the nose

Surgical shaping o f the nose

-rhagia, -rhagic

Denoting discharge, usually bleeding

H em or rha gi c

B lo ody di sc ha rge

B lo ody di sc ha rge

-rhaphy

Meaning suturing or stitching

Gastrorhaphy

Surgical repair of the stomach by suture

Surgical repair of the stomach by suture

-rhea

Meaning a flow or discharge

Diarrhea

Rapid flow of fecal matter

Rapid flow of fecal matter

-scope

Instrument to visuall y examine

Endoscope

Instrument used to view something within

Instrument used to view the inside of the gastrointestinal tract, or within another organ.

-scopy

Process of visually examining

Gastroscopy

Visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract

Visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract

-sis

State of condition

Prognosis

Forethought of knowledge

A forecast of the probable course of a patients condition/disease

-tome, -tomy

Instrument to cut, process Osteotome of cutting

Instrument that cuts bone

A chisel-like knife for cutting bone

Combining Forms: Root

Meaning

Example

Definition of Example

Aer-, aero

Denoting gas

Aerophagic

Condition of gulping air, filling the stomach with air

Alge-, algesi-, algo-

Relating to pain

Analgesia

Without pain

Anomalo-

Denoting irregularity

Anomaly

An irregular finding

Arthro-

Relating to a joint or joints

Arthrodesis

Fusion of a joint

Brevi-

Short

Abbreviate

Very short, shortened

Celio-

Denoting the abdomen

Celiotomy

Incision into the abdomen

Chol-, chole-, cholo-

Relating to bile

Cholestasis

Stoppage of the bile flow

Chrom-, chromo-

Rel ati ng to col or

Chromatophyli c

Likes col or (takes up stain wel l, i .e. cel ls)

Cranio-

Rel ati ng to the crani um of the skull

Craniotomy

A cut i nto the cranium

Cryano-, cryo-

Denoting cold

Cryosurgery

Surgery performed by freezing (with liquid nitrogen)

Crypt-

To hide, a pit

Tonsilar crypt

Pocket of skin where the tonsils sit

Cyano-

Dark blue

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthesizing bacteria esp. in water

Cyclo-

Pertaining to a cycle

Acyclic

Without a cycle

Cysto-

Rel ati ng to a sac or cyst

Cystotomy

Inci sion into a cyst (usual ly denoti ng the urinary bladder)

Cyto-

Denoting a cell

Cytology

The study of cells

Dacryo-

Pertaining to the lacrimal glands

Dacryosyrinx

Lacrimal duct

Dactylo-

Relating to digits

Polydactyly

Many digits (i.e. 6-toed cats)

Dent-, dento-, donto-

Relating to teeth

Dental

Pertaining to the teeth

Derma-, dermat-

Rel ati ng to the ski n

Dermatophytosi s

Condition of skin f ungus

Desmo-

Relating to a bond or ligament

Desmitis

Inflammation of a ligament

Dextro-

Right

Dextroversion

Version of the right, (i.e. movement of eyes to the right)

Diplo-

Double, twofold

Diploid

Resembling a double or two of the same

Dorsi-, dorso-

Referring to the back

Dorsal

Pertaining toward the vertebral column

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Duodeno-

Relating to the duodenum

Duodenoscopy

Electro-

Relating to electricity

Electrocautery

Observing the duodenum Burning by electricity (or coagulating)

Encephalo-

Denoting the brain

Encephalitis

Inflammation of the brain

Entero-

Relating to the intestines

Enterotomy

Incision into the intestines

Eso-

Inward

Esophagus

Structure that brings the food inward

Facio-

Relating to the face

Facial

Pertaining to the face

Gero-, geronto-

Denoting old age

Geriatric

Pertaining to the aged

Gingiva-

Relating to the gingiva or gum

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gingiva

Gloss-, glosso-

Relating to the tongue

Hypoglossal

Under the tongue

Gluco-

Denoting sweetness

Glucosuria

Glucose in the urine

Glyco-

Relating to sugar

Glycosuria

Glucose in the urine

Gnath-, gnatho-

Denoting the jaw

Prognathic

Having a protruding jaw

Hist-, histio-, histo-

Relating to a tissue

Histopathology

Microscopic examination of tissue for disease (what you do to a biopsy)

Hy dr -, hy dr o-

Denoti ng water

Hy dr oc ephal ic

“w ater ” on the br ai n (ex ces si ve f lui d r etenti on i n the c rani um )

Ileo-

Pertaining to the ileum

Ileocecal

The area where the ileum joins the cecum

Ipsi-

Meaning self

Ipsilateral

On the same side

Iri do-

Rel ati ng to a c ol or ed ci rc le

Ir idi odi al ys is

Separati on or l oos eni ng of the i ri s f rom i ts attac hm ents

Iso-

Equal

Isometric

Measures the same

Jejuno-

Pertai ning to the jejunum

Jejunostomy

Surgicall y created an openi ng i n the jejunum

Kerato-

Rel ati ng to the cornea

KCS (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca)

(inflammation and drying of the cornea and conjunctiva

Labio-

Pertaining to the lips

Labial

Pertaining or toward the lips

Lacto-

Relating to milk

Agalactia

Not producing milk

Laparo-

Pertai ning to the l oin or f lank

Laparoscopy

Visual ization of the abdomi nal cavity

Latero-

Pertaining to the side

Lateral

Pertaining to the side

Leido-, leio-

Smooth

Leiomyosarcoma

Sarcoma of the smooth muscle

Leuk-, leuko-

Denoting deficiency of color

Leukocyte

“White” blood cell

Lip-, lipo-

Pertaining to fat

Lipoma

Fatty tumor

Litho-

Denoting a calculus

Urolith

Urinary stone

Macr-, macro-

Large, long

Macrocytic

Large cells

Masti, mastro-

Relating to the breast

Mastitis

Inflammation of the breast tissue

Meg-, mega-

Great, large

Splenomegaly

Enlarged spleen

Meningo-

Denoting membranes, covering the brain and spinal cord

Meningioma

Tumor of the spinal membranes

Micr-, micro-

Small in size or extent

Microscopic

Unable to be seen by the naked eye

Mono-

One

Monochrome

One color

Morpho-

Relating to form

Morphologic

Pertaining to the shape of something

Multi-

Many

Multipara

Many viable births (i.e. as in cats)

My-, myo-

Relating to muscle

Myotomy

Incision of a muscle

Myc-, mycet-

Denoting a fungus

Mycotic

Pertaining to fungus like appearance

Myri ngo-

Denoting tympani or the eardrum

Myringectomy

Excision of the eardrum

Myx-, myxo-

Pertaining to mucus

Myxovirus

Synonym for influenza virus (mucus virus)

Naso-

Rel ati ng to the nose

Nasopharyngeal

Pertaini ng to the area where the nose and pharynx meet

Necro-

Denoting death

Necrotic

Pertaining to dead tissue

Neo-

New

Neoplasm

New growth

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Nephr-, nephro-

Denoting the kidney

Nephrotoxin

Toxic to the kidney

Normo-

Normal or usual

Normovolemia

Normal blood volume

Oculo-

Denoting the eye

Oculomotor

Nerve that controls eye movement

Onco-

Denoting a swelling or mass

Oncology

The study of masses

Onycho-

Relating to the nails

Onychectomy

Declaw (removal of toenail)

oo-

Denoting an egg

Oocyst

Egg cell

Opisth-, opistho-

Backward

Opisthotonos

A form of spasm in which the head and tail are bent dorsally and the abdomen bent ventrally

Ophthal -, opthal mo-

Per tai ni ng to the ey e

Ophthal mosc ope

Ins tr um ent to ex am ine the ey e

Optico-

Relating to vision

Optical

Pertaining to the ability to see

Orchi-, orcho-

Relating to the testes

Orchiectomy

Removal of the testes

Oro-

Relating to the mouth

Oronasal

Where the mouth meets the nasal passages

Ortho-

Straight, right

Orthopedic

Practice of correct function of the skeletal system

Osteo-

Relating to the bones

Osteoporosis

Pathological loss of bone

Ot-, oto-

Denoting an ear

Otoscopy

Visual exam of the ear

Patho-

Denoting disease

Pathology

The study of disease

Pedia-, pedo-

Denoting a chi ld or young

Pediatrics

Pertaini ng to the study of the young/chi ld

Perineo-

Combining form for the region between the anus and scrotum or vulva

Perineum

The region between the anus and scrotum or vulva

Phago-

Denoti ng a rel ati ons hi p to eati ng

Phagoc ytos is

The “eati ng” of c el ls or abs or pti on of c el ls

Pharyngo-

Pertaining to the pharynx

Pharyngotomy

Incision into the pharynx

Phleb-, phlebo-

Denoting the veins

Phlebitis

Inflammation of the veins

phot-, photo-

Relating to light

Photoperiod

Period of light

Pilo-

Relating to hair

Piloerection

Hair standing on end

Pl asm o-

Rel ati ng to pl as ma or the s ubs tance of a c el l

Pl as mac yte

Pl as ma c el l

Pneuma-, pneumono-, pneumoto-

Denoting air or gas

Pneumoni ti s

Inf lammati on of l ung tissue = pneumonia

Pod-, podo-

Meaning foot

Arthropod

Jointed foot (type of insect)

Poly-

Many

Polydactyly

Many digits

Ptyalo-

Denoting saliva

Ptylectasis

Dilation of a salivary duct

Pulmo-

Denoting the lung

Pulmonary

Pertaining to the lungs/respiratory system

Pupillo-

Denoting the pupil

Papillary

Pertaining to or emanating from the pupil

Pyel-, pyelo-

Denoting the pelvis

Pyelonephritis

Inflammation of the renal pelvis

Pyloro-

Relating to the pylorus

Pylorus

The distal aperture of the stomach or abomasums

Py-, pyo-

Denoting pus

Pyonephritis

Infection in the kidneys Hernial protrusion of part of the rectum and colon

Recto-

Denoting the rectum

Rectocele

Rhin-, rhino-

Denoting the nose

Rhinoscopy

Visual exam of the nose

Sclero-

Denoting hardness

Scleroderma

Hardened skin

Sero-

Pertaining to serum

Seroma

Swelling of serum

Sinistro-

Left

Sinistrocerebral

Situated in the left hemisphere of the brain

Somato-

Denoting the body

Somatic

Pertaining to the body

Spasmo-

Denoting a spasm

Spasmodic

Pertaining to a spasm

Spermato-, spermo-

D enoting sperm

Spermatocide

Agent that destroys spermatozoa

Sphero-

Denoting a sphere, round

Spherocyte

Red blood cell with decreased volume that is round and dense (not biconcave)

Sphygma-

Denoting a pul se

Sphygmomanometer

Instrument f or measuri ng arteri al blood pressure

Spleen-, spleno-

Denoting the spleen

Splenomegaly

Enlargement of the spleen

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S ta phy l- , s ta phy lo -

Re se mbl ing a bunc h o f gr ape s

S ta phy lo co cc us

A gr oup o f c oc ci

Steno-

Narrow, short

Stenosis

Narrowing of an area

Steth-, s tetho-

Rel ati ng to the c hes t

Stethos cope

Ins tr um ent us ed to obtai n an aur al ex am inati on of the c hes t

Stomato-

Denoting the mouth

Stomatocyte

Red blood cell with the appearance of a mouth

Sym-, syn-

With, along, together

Symmetrical

Equally on both sides

Tacho-, tarchy-

Swift

Tachycardic

Pertaining to a swift/fast heartbeat

Tarso-

Relating to the flat of the foot

Tarsal

Pertaining to the hind foot

T er ato -

De no ti ng a m ar ve l, pr odi gy , o r m ons te r

T er ato ge ni c

P ro duc ti on o f a de fo rm it y i n a de ve lo pi ng e mbr yo

Thoraco-

Relating to the chest

Thoracocentesis

Puncturing the chest with a needle

Thrombo-

Denoting a clot of blood

Thrombocyte

A cell specialized for forming clots

Toxico-, toxo-

Denoting poison

Toxicology

The study of poisons

Tracheo-

Denoting the trachea

Tracheostomy

Creating an opening in the trachea

Trichi-, tricho-

Denoting hair

Trichoscopy

Examination of the hair

Ur-, uro-, urono-

Relating to urine

Urinalysis

Examination of urine

Vaso-

Denoting a vessel

Vasoconstriction

Constriction of blood vessels

Veno-

Denoting a vein

Venipuncture

Surgical puncture a vein

Ventri -, ventro-

Denoting the abdomen

Ventral

Pertaini ng to the abdomen in non humans

Vertebro-

Relating to the vertebra

Vertebral

Pertaining to the vertebra

Vi scer o-

Denoti ng the or gans of the body

Vi sc er al

Pertai ni ng to the s urf ac e of the i nternal or gans

vivi-

Denoting alive

Viviparous

Giving birth to living young which develop within the maternal body

Xantho-

Denoting yellow

Xanthochromic

Yellow colored

Xero-

Denoting dryness

Xeroderma

A mild form of ichthyosis, excessive dryness of the skin

Terminology frequently used to designate body parts of organs: Body part/organ

Medical terminology

Air

Pneumo

Anus

Anal, ano-

Arm

Brachial, brachio-

Blood

Hem-, hemo-, hemat-

Chest

Thoracic, thorax, thoraco

Ear

Auricle, oto-

Eye

Ocular, oculo-, ophthalmo-

Foot

Pedal, ped-, -pod

Gallbladder

Chole-, chol-

Head

Cephalic, cephalo-

Heart

Carium, cardiac, cardio-

Intestines

Cecum, colon, duodenum, i leum, jejunum

Kidney

Renal, nephric, nephro-

Lip

Cheil-, labi-

Liver

Hepatic, hepato

Lungs

Pulmonary, pulmonic

Mouth

Oral, os, stoma, stomat-

Muscle

Myo-

Neck

Cervix, cervical, cervico-

Penis

Penile

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Veterinary Medical Terminology Rectal

Skin

Derma, integumentum

Stomach

Gastric, gastro-

Testicle

Orchio-, orchi-, orchido-

Urinary bladder

Cysti-, cysto-

Uterus

Hystero-, metra

Vagina

Vulvo, vaginal

Planes and terms relative to the animal body: Mesial – in or near the middle of the dental arcade Axial – pertaining to or with respect to the axial skeleton (head, vertebrae, rib cage Sagittal – a plane or section parallel to the median plane of the body, separates body into right and left Oblique – slanted or inclined plane Transverse – separates body into front and back Lateral – pertaining to a side Ventral – pertaining to the belly, abdomen, or underside of the body, opposite of dorsal Dorsal – pertaining to the back or top of the body, opposite of ventral Cranial – pertaining to the head or cranium Caudal – pertaining to the hind end or tail Frontal – plane that separates the body into top and bottom Rostral – pertaining to the nose Palmar – pertaining to the pads or bottom of the foot (as would be the human palm) Plantar – pertaining to the sole or caudal aspect of the digit Proximal – nearest to a point of reference or point of attachment Distal – furthest to a point of reference or point of attachment Courtesy of Nanette Walker Smith, RVT, CVT and Elizabeth Warren, RVT Address (URL): http://www.vspn.org/Library/Misc/VSPN_M02371.htm Front Page : Library : Medical Terminology

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