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1.4 Anatomical Terminology – Anatomy & Physiology

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Anatomical terms are made up of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. The root of a term often refers to an organ, tissue, or condition, whereas the prefix or suffix often describes the root. For example, in the disorder hypertension, the prefix “hyper-” means “high” or “over,” and the root word “tension” refers to pressure, so the word “hypertension” refers to abnormally high blood pressure.

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Anatomical Position. To further increase precision, anatomists standardize the way in which …

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Directional Terms. For the most part, directional terms are grouped in pairs of …

Anatomy | definition of anatomy by Medical dictionary

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anatomy (ə-năt′ə-mē) n. pl. anato·mies 1. The bodily structure of a plant or an animal or of any of its parts. 2. The science of the shape and structure of organisms and their parts. 3. …

Introduction to Medical Terminology - OpenMD.com

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Medical terms are composed of these standard word parts: Prefix: When included, the prefix appears at the beginning of a medical term and usually indicates a …

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Basic Anatomy Terms. This medical billing terminology list will help you navigate the CPT and ICD manuals, decipher doctor’s reports, and give you a more thorough understanding of the medical …

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Medical Terms and Abbreviations: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary Est. 1828 Medical Dictionary Search medical terms and abbreviations with the most up-to-date and comprehensive medical …

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean

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Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean Here is a list of word parts. They may be at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a medical word. General Words …

Introduction to Anatomy: Anatomical Terminology

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Introduction to Anatomy: Anatomical Terminology Introduction to Anatomy:Anatomical Terminology Introduction to Anatomy: Terminology When you first start studying …