medical terminology

Dr . Ahmed : Hello , Mohamed . Today , we have a patient with multiple conditions affecting their muscles and joints . Let ? s go over a couple of cases using the medical terms we ? ve learned .

Mohamed : Sounds good ! What ? s the first case ?

Dr . Ahmed : The patient is experiencing ____________________ . The term Myalgia breaks down into ____________________ - , which means muscles , and - algia , which means ____________________ . Therefore , Myalgia refers to " ____________________ ____________________ . "

Mohamed : That ? s clear . What ? s the next condition ?

Dr . Ahmed : The patient also has ____________________ . The term Tendinitis is formed from ____________________ - , which refers to the tendon , and - itis , which means ____________________ . Thus , Tendinitis means " ____________________ of the ____________________ . "

Mohamed : I see . So , it ? s about inflammation in the tendons , which makes sense given their symptoms .

Dr . Ahmed : Exactly . Now let ? s move to another case where the patient has ____________________ . In this term , ____________________ - means hump , and - ____________________ signifies an abnormal condition . Therefore , Kyphosis refers to " ____________________ ____________________ of the ____________________ , " leading to a humped back . This condition can be seen in aging or certain spinal disorders .

Mohamed : Got it . What ? s the final condition we ? ll discuss today ?

Dr . Ahmed : The patient also requires a ____________________ . The term Laminectomy comes from ____________________ - , which refers to the lamina , and - ectomy , meaning ____________________ ____________________ of the posterior vertebral arch .

Mohamed : Thanks for explaining these terms in the context of real cases . It really helps to see how they ? re used in practice .

Dr . Ahmed : You ? re welcome , Mohamed .

Mohamed : Today , I ? ll discuss some common medical terms and their meanings .

Let ? s start with ____________________ . The prefix My - refers to muscles , and - ____________________ means weakness . Therefore , Myasthenia means " ____________________ ____________________ , " which can impact daily activities and mobility .

Nermeen : That ? s right . What ? s the next term ?

Mohamed : The next term is ____________________ . The prefix Ankyl - means ____________________ , and - osis indicates an ____________________ condition . So , Ankylosis refers to " ____________________ of a ____________________ , " often due to joint fusion or severe arthritis .

Nermeen : Correct . How about another term ?

Mohamed : ____________________ is another condition . The root Tendin - refers to the ____________________ , and - osis signifies an ____________________ condition . Tendinosis describes " a chronic degenerative condition of the tendon , " often caused by repetitive stress .

Nermeen : That ? s a good explanation . What ? s the final term for today ?

Mohamed : Lastly , we have ____________________ . The root Lamin - refers to the ____________________ , and - itis means ____________________ . Laminitis means " ____________________ of the ____________________ , " which is especially relevant in veterinary medicine for hoof issues in horses .

Nermeen : Well done , Mohamed . Your presentation clearly explains each term and its components . This approach will help you and your peers understand medical terminology better .

Mohamed : Thank you , Nermeen . Your feedback is very helpful !