1. EFE Veterinary Science
Medical Terminology
EFE Veterinary Science

2. Points of the dog (external anatomy)

3. Points of the Dog

4. Points of the Dog ------------Forehead ----------Stop Nostril (nares)
Muzzle
Pinna
Flews (floppy lips)
Commissure of mouth

5. 2
Directional Terms

6. Species Names
Canine
Feline
Equine
Porcine
Bovine
Ovine
Caprine
Avian

7. Suffixes
-itis
Inflammation of.
Tonsillitis
Dermatitis
meningitis.

8. Suffixes -pathy Disease of (Pathology) Neuropathy Psycopathy
Endocrinopathy

9. Suffixes -ology The study of Biology Pathology Histopathology
Pathobiology
cardiology

10. Suffixes -ectomy The removal of Tonsillectomy Appendectomy Splenectomy
lobectomy

11. Suffixes -tomy To make an incision or opening in Tracheotomy Lobotomy
Osteotomy
Gastrotomy

12. Suffixes
-ostomy
A created opening
Colostomy
Tracheostomy
(Stoma)

13. Suffixes -plasty Surgical repair of Rhinoplasty Dermatoplasty
Osteoplasty
(plastic surgery)

14. Suffixes -scope An instrument to view (or hear) something Microscope
Stethoscope
Endoscope
Arthroscope

15. Suffixes
-algia
Pain
Neuralgia
Fibromyalgia
(analgesic)

16. Suffixes
-centesis
To place a needle into, usually to obtain a sample or to remove a substance
Cystocentesis
Thoracocentesis
Abdominocentesis
pericardiocentesis

17. Suffixes
-osis
A condition of
Dermatosis
Thrombosis
Nephrosis

18. Adjective Endings
-ic
-al
-ical ac
Gastric
Terminal
Medical
cardiac

19. Noun Endings -y
-ia
-um
-is -a
Ovary
Pneumonia
Cerebrum
Pelvis
plasma

20. Root Words Digestive System
Esophag(o)
Esophagus
Esophagostomy
Esophagitis

21. Root Words Digestive System
Gastr(o)
Stomach
Gastritis
Gastrotomy
gastrointestinal

22. Root Words Digestive System
Enter(o)
Intestines
Enterococcus
Enterotomy
gastroenteritis

23. Root Words Digestive System
Hepat(o)
Liver
Hepatitis
Hepatopathy
hepatic

24. Root Words Digestive System
Chol(e)
Gall bladder
Cholecystectomy
cholestasis

25. Root Words Digestive System
Dent(o)
Dont(o)
Teeth
Dental
Orthodontist
Odontoclast

26. Root Words Digestive System
Gingiv(o)
Gums
Gingivitis
gingivectomy

27. Root Words Digestive System
Duoden(o)
Duodenum (first part of the small intestine, where food goes after the stomach)
Gastroduodenal

28. Root Words Digestive System
Pancrea(t)(o)
Pancreas
Pancreatic
pancreatitis

29. Root Words Circulatory System
Cyt(o)
Cell
Cytology
Leukocyte
polycythemia

30. Root Words Circulatory System
Cardi(o)
Heart
Cardiology
Pericardium
endocarditits

31. Root Words Circulatory System
Hem(o), hemat(o)
Blood
Hematology
Hematocrit
hemorrhage

32. Root Words Circulatory System
Erythr(o)
Red
Erythrocyte
erythema

33. Root Words Circulatory System
Leuk(o)
White
Leukocyte
Leukemia

34. Root Words Circulatory System
Arteri(o)
Artery
Arterial
Arteriosclerosis

35. Root Words Circulatory System
Ven(o)
Vein
Venous

36. Root Words Circulatory System
Phleb-
Blood vessel
Phlebotomy
phlebitis

37. Root Words Circulatory System
Splen(o)
Spleen
Splenectomy
splenic

38. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
My(o)-
Muscle
Myositis
myopathy

39. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
Chondr(o)-
Cartilage
Chondrodysplasia
osteochondritis

40. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
Crani(o)
Head
Cranial
Cranium

41. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
Arthr(o)
Joint
Arthritis
arthroscopic

42. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
Orth(o)
To correct or straighten
Orthodontic
orthopedics

43. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
Oste(o)
bone
Osteoarthritis
Periosteum
osteotomy

44. Root Words Musculoskeletal System
Cervic(o)
Neck (of the body or a body part)
Cervical spine

45. Root Words The Respiratory System
Thorac(o)
Chest
Thoracotomy
Thoracocentesis
Thoracic spine

46. Root Words The Respiratory System
Trache(o)
Trachea (windpipe)
Tracheitis
Tracheostomy
transtracheal

47. Root Words The Respiratory System
Pulmon(o)
Lungs
Pulmonary
pulmonic

48. Root Words The Respiratory System
Pneum(o)
Air and lungs
Pneumonic
Pneumonia

49. Root Words The Respiratory System
Bronch(o)
Bronchi
Bronchitis
bronchopneumonia

50. Root Words The Neurologic System
Cerebr(o)
Brain
Cerebral

51. Root Words The Neurologic System
Encephal(o)
Brain tissue
Encephalitis
encephalopathy

52. Root Words The Neurologic System
Nerves, neurologic system
Neurology
neuropathy

53. Root Words The Sensory System
Rhin(o)
Nose
Rhinoceros
Rhinoplasty
rhinitis

54. Root Words The Sensory System
Dermat(o)
Skin
Dermatitis
dermatologist

55. Root Words The Sensory System
Ophthalm(o)
Eye
Ophthalmoscope
ophthalmology

56. Root Words The Sensory System
Ot(o)
Ear
Otoscope
otitis
otolaryngitis

57. Root Words The Urogenital System
Nephr(o)
Kidney
Nephritis
nephrologist

58. Root Words The Urogenital System
Cyst(o)
Bladder (urinary)
Cystitis
Cystocentesis
cystotomy

59. Root Words The Urogenital System
Hyster(o)
Uterus
Hysterectomy
hysterical

60. Root Words The Urogenital System
Ovari(o)
Ovary
Ovaiohysterectomy

61. Root Words The Urogenital System
Urethr(o)
Urethra
Urethrostomy
Urethritis
Not to be confused with ureter

62. Miscellaneous Root Words
Aden(o)
Glands
Lymphadenopathy
adenitis

63. Miscellaneous Root Words
Hist(o)
Tissue
Histology
histopathology

64. Miscellaneous Root Words
Umbilic(o)
Umbilical cord, navel, bellybutton
Umbilical hernia

65. Miscellaneous Root Words
Adren(o)
adrenal gland adrenaline

66. Miscellaneous Root Words
lymph(o)
Lymph (node or fluid)
Lymphadenitis
lymphoma

67. Miscellaneous Root Words
Abdomin(o)
Abdomen
Abdominocentesis
Abdominal

68. Miscellaneous Root Words
Path(o)
Disease
Pathology
cardiomyopathy

69. Prefixes
brady
Slow
bradycardia

70. Prefixes
tachy
Fast
tachycardia

71. Prefixes
Epi-
Upon
Epidermis
Epithelium
epinephrine

72. Prefixes
peri
Surrounding, around
Pericardium
perimortem

73. Prefixes
trans
Across
transtracheal

74. Prefixes
hyper
Too much
Hyperactive
hyperthermia

75. Prefixes
Hypo-
Too little, under
Hypothyroid
hypoxia

76. Prefixes
Micro-
Small
Microscope
micrometer

77. Prefixes
Macro-
Large
Macrocyte
(maximum)

78. Prefixes
Mono-
One, single
monocular

79. Prefixes
Uni-
One
Unique
Unilateral
unison

80. Prefixes
Poly-
Many
Polycythemia
polyarthritis

81. Prefixes
Neo-
New
Neoplasia (cancer)

82. Prefixes
Pre-
Before
Premature
preoperative

83. Prefixes
Post-
After
Postoperative
Post-seizure

84. Prefixes
Sub-
Under, below
Subcutaneous
subdural

85. Prefixes
Ecto-
Outside
ectoparasite