ENGLISH IN

HEALTH
NURFAH
202301002
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
 ENGLISH IN HEALTH
1.10 Medical Terminology Vocabulary
2.10 Prefixes in Medical Vocabulary
3.10 Suffixes in Medical Vocabulary:
4.10 abbreviations that exist in hospitals
10 Medical Terminology
Vocabulary
Neurology
Definition: The branch of medicine that studies the nervous
system and related disorders.
Example Sentence: Patients experiencing seizures are referred
to a neurology specialist for further evaluation
Endocrinology
Definition: The branch of medicine that studies the endocrine
glands and hormones.
Example Sentence: Endocrinology covers various conditions
such as diabetes and thyroid disease.
Cardioloy
Definition: A branch of medicine that focuses on diseases and
disorders of the heart.
Example Sentence: A patient with chest pain is referred to a
cardiologist for cardiac
 Gastroenterology
Definition: A branch of medicine that studies the digestive system
and related disorders.
Example Sentence: Gastroenterologists treat cases of intestinal and
gastric diseases.
Dermatology
Definition: A branch of medicine that studies skin conditions and
diseases.
Example Sentence: Patients with unusual skin rashes are advised to
see a dermatologist.
Orthopedics
Definition: A branch of medicine that focuses on bones, muscles,
and joints.
Example Sentence: A knee injury requires treatment by an
orthopedic doctor.
Pediatrics
Definition: A branch of medical science that focuses on the health
care of children.
Example Sentence: Parents take their children to a pediatrics
specialist for routine checkups.
 Gynecology
Definition: A branch of medicine that focuses on the
health of the female reproductive system.
Example Sentence: Regular checkups with a
gynecology specialist are important for detecting
women's health problems.
Immunology
Definition: The branch of medicine that studies the
immune system and diseases related to it.
Example Sentence: Immunology studies the body's
response to infections and autoimmune disorders
10 Prefixes in Medical Vocabulary
-itis: Indicates inflammation. Examples: “arthritis” (joint
inflammation),
-ectomy: Indicates removal or cutting. Examples:
“appendectomy” (removal of the appendix),
-ology: Indicates the science or study of something. Examples:
“biology” (the science of life),
-oma: Indicates a tumor or abnormal growth. Examples:
“lymphoma” (tumor of the lymphatic system), -pathy: Indicates a
disease or disorder. Examples: “neuropathy” (disease of the
nerves),
-lysis: Indicates breaking up or destruction. Examples:
“hemolysis” (breakdown of red blood cells),
-scope: Indicates an instrument for viewing or examining. Examples:
“microscope” (an instrument for looking at small objects),
-graphy: Indicates the process of recording or taking notes. Examples:
“angiography” (recording images of blood vessels),
-plasia: Indicates formation or development. Examples: “hyperplasia”
(overgrowth),
-stomy: Indicates the creation of an opening or hole. Examples:
“colostomy” (opening in the colon),
 10 Suffixes in Medical Vocabulary:
1. Hyper-: Indicates “excessive”.” Examples: “hypertension”
(high blood pressure),
2. Hypo-: Indicates “less” or “below normal.” Examples:
“hypotension” (low blood pressure),
3. Brady-: Indicates “slow.” Examples: “bradycardia” (slow
heartbeat),.
4. Tachy-: Indicates “fast.” Examples: “tachycardia” (fast
heartbeat),
5. Poly-: Indicates “many” ,Examples: “polyuria” (excessive
urination),
6. Mono-: Indicates “one”,Examples: “monocyte” (one type
of white blood cell),
7. Di-: Indicates “two”,Examples: “diplegia” (paralysis of
two sides of the body),
8. Ante-: Indicates “before”,Examples: “antepartum”
(before labor),
9. Post-: Indicates “after”,Examples: “postpartum” (after
labor),
10. Anti-: Indicates “against”,Examples: “antibiotic” (agent
that fights bacteria),
 10 Suffixes in Medical Vocabulary:
1. Hyper-: Indicates “excessive”.” Examples: “hypertension” (high blood
pressure),
2. Hypo-: Indicates “less” or “below normal.” Examples: “hypotension”
(low blood pressure),
3. Brady-: Indicates “slow.” Examples: “bradycardia” (slow heartbeat),.
4. Tachy-: Indicates “fast.” Examples: “tachycardia” (fast heartbeat),
5. Poly-: Indicates “many” ,Examples: “polyuria” (excessive urination),
6. Mono-: Indicates “one”,Examples: “monocyte” (one type of white
blood cell),
7. Di-: Indicates “two”,Examples: “diplegia” (paralysis of two sides of the
body),
8. Ante-: Indicates “before”,Examples: “antepartum” (before labor),
9. Post-: Indicates “after”,Examples: “postpartum” (after labor),
10.Anti-: Indicates “against”,Examples: “antibiotic” (agent that fights
bacteria),
 10 abbreviations that exist in hospitals
- ER: Emergency Department
- ER: Emergency Room
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- OR: Operating Room
- PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- SICU: Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- MICU: Medical Intensive Care Unit
- CCU: Coronary Care Unit
Thank you