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Unit 265Medical terminologyUAN:L/505/1245Level:2Credit value:6GLH:45Aim:The aim of this unit is to enable the learnerto develop a basic knowledge of how toaccurately construct, identify and use aspecified range of medical terminology.Learning outcomeThe learner will:1. Know the structure and meaning of medical word parts.Assessment criteriaThe learner can:1. identify definitions of medical word parts2. identify medical terms derived from the medical word parts.RangeWord partsPrefixes, roots and suffixes, use of combining vowel.See list in Appendix 1.Learning outcomeThe learner will:2. Know the meaning of medical terminology relating to thehuman body.Assessment criteriaThe learner can:2.1 Identify definitions of medical terms relating to the human body.RangeHuman bodyIncludes medical terms of anatomy and physiology (structure,function, organs, systems), diseases, conditions and procedures.See list in Appendix 2.122City & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
Learning outcomeThe learner will:3. Know the meaning of medical terminology relating to themedical specialties.Assessment criteriaThe learner can:3.1 identify definitions of medical terms relating to themedical specialties.RangeMedical specialitiesSee list in Appendix 3.Learning outcomeThe learner will:4. Know the meaning of pharmaceutical abbreviations.Assessment criteriaThe learner can:4.1 identify the meaning of pharmaceutical abbreviations.RangePharmaceutical abbreviationsSee list in Appendix 4.City & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)123
Unit 265Medical terminologySupporting informationAppendix 1 Word parts list – Level 2Medical terminologyLearning outcome 1 onlyThis list can be referred to as a framework for other learningoutcomes, however candidates will need to know the full range ofterminology in relation to the individual body ence ofhyper-ab-away fromabove / high / inexcess of normalad-towardshypo-an-absence oflow / below / under/ less than thin / insideauto-selfiso-equalbi-twokypho-crooked / hump /curvaturebio-lifelatero-sidebrady-slowleuco- / leuko- whitecircum-aroundlordo-curvature forwardco- / con-together / joinedmacro-largecontra-againstmal-cryo-coldpoor / abnormal /impairedcyano-bluebig / enlargedde-away from /removingmega- /megalomelano-black / dark /pigmentmeta-after / beyonddia-throughdiplo-doubledys-difficult / abnormal/ painfulmicro-smallmono-one / singleecto-external / outside /withoutmulti-manyneo-newen- / endo-within / in / intooligo-scanty / deficiencyepi-upon / above / onortho-straightery- / e / dissimilarpara-alongsidehomo-sameCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
ys / t-aftersub-belowpre- / pro-beforesuper- / supra- abovequadri-foursyn-retro-backwardswith / together /unionsclero-hardtachy-rapid / fastuni-oneCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)125
Word RootsWord RootMeaningWord d (any)cyto-cellalbumen- /albumin-albumin / aproteindento-toothair sacderm- uodenum (partof intestine)aorto-aorta / mainarteryencephalo-brainendocardio-lining of dometrium(lining of uterus)arthro-jointentero-intestineatrio-atrium /upper chamberof heartepididymo-tubules abovetestes bronchiolo-bronchiole /small air tube inlungfetus / us /tube to the -wrist / handgyno- /gynaeco-cephalo-headbloodcerebro-cerebrum / partof brainhaemo- /haematohep- /hepato-liverhernio-hernia, rupture,protrusioncerebello-126cerebellum /lower lobe ofbraincervico-cervix / neckhisto-tissuecholangio-bile / ro-cholecysto-gallbladderdoctor /physicianchondro-cartilageileo-colo- /colono-colon (largeintestine)ileum (part ofintestine)ilio-colpo-vaginailium (bone of thepelvis)corono-heart / crownimmuno-immunitycosto-ribjejuno-jejunum (part ofintestine)cranio-skull containingbrainCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
Word RootMeaningWord RootMeaninglaparo-abdomen /abdominal wallopto-sight / eyeorchio- /orchido-testis / malegonad / creas / aglandpatho-diseasepericardio-outer layer ofheart (coveringof heart)phago-swallow, eatPhaso-speechpharmaco-drugpharyngo-pharynx /throatphlebo-veinlaryngo-larynx / voice-boxleuco-whitelipo-fatlitho-stonelymphadeno lymph glandlymphangiolymph vessellympho-lymphatic, lymph/ tissue fluidmammo- /masto-breastmandibulo-lower jaw bonemaxillo-upper jaw bonemeningo-meninges /membranecovering brainand spinal cordmenisco-meniscus (kneecartilage)pleuro-lung covering /membranemeno-Menstruation /monthly periodpneumo- /pneumono-air / gas / lungmetro-wombpnoe-breathingmyelo-marrow / spinalcordprocto-anus / rectumprostato-prostate / a maleglandmyo- / myos- musclemyocardio-myocardium(heart muscle)phallo-penismyometrio-myometrium(muscle ofuterus)pulmono-lungpyo-puspyro-fevermyringo-ear o-nosenecro-deathsalpingo-nephro-kidneyfallopian / uterinetubeneuro-nervesigmoido-oculo-eyesigmoid colon /part of pleenonco-tumoursteato-fatonycho-nailstoma- /stomato-mouthoophoro-ovarytarso-foot / eyelidophthalmo-eyethermo-heatCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)127
128Word RootMeaningWord RootMeaningthoraco-chest / thoraxurethro-thrombo-blood cloturethra / tubefrom bladderthyro-thyroid / gland inneckuro-urine / urinaryorganstonsillo-tonsils / lymphglandutero-wombvaso-vesseltox- / toxico- poisonveno-veintracheo-windpipe /tracheaventrico- /ventriculo-tympano-ear drumventricle (lowerchamber ofheart)uretero-ureter / tubefrom kidneyCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
SuffixesSuffixMeaningSuffixMeaning-acondition of-lithiasis-aemiabloodcondition /presence of stones-acconcerning /pertaining-lysis-alconcerning /pertaining todestruction /splitting /breaking down-malaciasoftening-algiapain-megalyenlargement of-blastimmature cell-metermeasure-celeswelling /protrusion-natalbirth-oedemaswelling caused byexcess fluid-oidlikeness /resembling-centesisto puncture /tapping-cidekill / destroy-cytecell-ologystudy of / science of-demicpeople /population-omatumour-opiacondition of the eye-desisbinding together-orrhageburst forth / tion of heavybleeding-ectomysurgical removal of-orrhaphysew / repair-formshape / form of-orrhoeaflow / discharge-genproducing /forming-oscopyexamination with alighted instrument-genesisforming or origin-osiscondition of-genicproducing or forming-ostomyartificial opening into-grampicture / tracing-otomycutting into / dividing /incision-graphmachine that records/ tracing-paragiven birth-graphyprocedure ofrecording /tracing-pathydisease-penialack of / decreased-pexyfixation of-gravidapregnancy-phagiaswallowing-ia / -iasiscondition of / state of-phasiaspeech-iacpertaining to-philia-iatricpertaining tomedicine /physicianliking / loving /affinity for-phobiairrational fear-phylaxis-icconcerningpertaining toprotection /prevention-plasiaformation-iosis / -ismcondition of / state of-plasty-itisinflammation ofform / mould /reconstruct-lithstone-plegiaparalysisCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)129
130SuffixMeaning-pnoeabreathing-porosisThinning /passage-ptosisdrooping / ghted instrumentused to examine-spasmInvoluntarycontraction of-stasiscessation ofmovement / flow-staxisdripping-stenosisnarrowing-tomecutting instrument-tripsycrushing-trophynourishment /food-uriacondition of urineCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
Appendix 2 Human body systems – Level 2Medical terminologyThe learner should be able to identify and give definitions ofterms relating to:Skeletal/locomotor systemThe skeleton:o skull (mainbones) o craniumo face bones (main)- maxilla, mandiblea. nasal.Vertebrae – atlas, axis, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral,coccyx, thorax - rib cage, sternum.Appendicular:b. scapula, clavicleo pelvis.Extremities -humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals,phalanges, femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals, metatarsals.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the skeletal/locomotor systemMedical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with thisbody system.Blood and cardiovascular systemBloodThe learner should be able to identify and give definitions ofterms relating to:Individual blood cellso erythrocyteso leucocytes (phagocytes)o lymphocyteso thrombocytes / platelets.Plasma / serum.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the blood.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.Cardiovascular systemThe heart structures:o pericardiumo myocardiumo endocardium,o heart chambers - atria, ventriclesCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)131
Types of blood vesselso major blood vessels:c. arteries – aortad. veins – venae cavaeo minor blood vessels: capillaries.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the cardiovascular system.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.Lymphatic and immune system including body’s responseto infectionLymphatic structureso lymph / tissue fluido vesselso ductso nodes (glands)o specialised lymph glands ie spleen, tonsils, adenoids.Processes of infection and body’s response.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the lymphatic system.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.Respiratory systemUpper respiratory tract structure:onose, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx,trachea. Lower respiratory tract structure:o lungs - bronchi, bronchioli, alveolio pleura.Thoracic cavity, diaphragm.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the respiratory system.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.Digestive systemStructures of thesystem: o mouthdigestiveo salivary glandso pharynxo oesophaguso stomach:o small intestineo large intestine.Accessory organs of digestion: teeth, tongue, gums salivaryglands, pancreas, liver, gallbladder.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the digestive systemand accessory organs of digestion.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.132City & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
UrinaryStructures of the urinary system:o kidney and its regions – renalpelvis o ureterso bladdero urethra.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the urinary system.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.Reproductive (male and female including obstetrics)Malereproductivesystem: o testeso scrotumo epididymiso peniso prostate glando urethrae. perineum.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the male reproductive system.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with thisbody system.Female reproductive system and obstetrics:f. ovaryo fallopian (uterine)tubes o uteruso cervixo vaginao perineumg. vulva.Assessoryorgans–breast. Menstruation.Structures and stages of pregnancy including developmentof fertilized egg:h. embryoo fetus – placenta.Diseases, disorders and conditions of the female reproductivesystem and obstetrics.Medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used withthis body system.City & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)133
Appendix 3Medical specialities – Level 2Medical terminologyTermMeaningStudy of the conditions, disease andtreatment of:AnaesthesiologyStudy of speciality concerning control ofsensation and resuscitationBariatricsReduction of stomach capacity for treatment ofobesityCardiologyThe heart and blood vesselsDermatologyThe skinEndocrinologyEndocrine system ie hormones and ductlessglandsGastroenterologyDigestive systemGenitourinaryUrinary and male reproductive systemGeriatricsElderly / old peopleGynaecologyFemale reproductive systemHaematologyBloodHepatologyLiverImmunologyThe immune ie defence system of the bodyNephrologyThe urinary system including the kidneyNeurologyThe nervous systemObstetricsPregnancy and childbirthOncologyTumours including cancerOphthalmologyEyesOrthopaedicsLocomotor system / bones and jointsOtorhinolaryngologyEar nose and throatPlastic surgeryReshaping body parts / skinPaediatricsChildrenPsychiatryMental illnessRheumatologyConnective tissueUrologyThe urinary systemVenereologySexually transmitted diseaseMiscellaneous134CytologyMicroscopic study of cellsBacteriologyMicroscopic study of bacteria ie a classificationof micro-organismBiochemistryStudy of the chemical contents and processes ofthe bodyForensic pathologyStudy of criminal investigation concerningdisease / deathHistologyMicroscopic study of tissuesHistopathologyMicroscopic study of disease of tissuesCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)
MicrobiologyMicroscopic study of micro-organisms (too smallto be seen unless under a microscope)PathologyStudy of disease; its effects and causesPharmacologyDrugs and their effectsPhysiotherapyTreatment with natural, physical means asopposed to drugs eg exercise, massagePsychologyStudy of the mind and behaviourRadiologyStudy of the use of X-rays in diagnosis andtreatmentVirologyStudy of virusesCity & Guilds Diploma in Medical Administration (5528-22-23)135
Appendix 4Pharmaceutical abbreviations– Level 2 Medical terminologyAbbreviation*Prescription directionsMeaningacBefore foodbdTwice dailyodEvery dayomEvery morningonEvery nightpcAfter foodprnWhen required / whenevernecessaryqdsFour times dailyqqhEvery
Medical terminology UAN: Level: Credit value: GLH: Aim: L/505/1245 2 6 45 The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to develop a basic knowledge of how to accurately construct, identify and use a specified range of medical terminology. Learning outcome The learner will: 1. Know the structure and meaning of medical word parts. Assessment criteria
