Here are examples of respiratory medical terms that can be easily defined by breaking them down into word components.
Pulmonologist
- Break down the medical term into word components: Pulmon/o/logist
- Label the word parts: Pulmon = WR; o = CV; logist = S
- Define the word components: Pulmon = lung; logist = specialist who studies and treats disorders
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the lungs
Adenoidectomy
- Break down the medical term into word components: Adenoid/ectomy
- Label the word parts: Adenoid = WR; ectomy = suffix
- Define the word components: Adenoid = adenoid; ectomy = excision (cut out)
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Excision of the adenoid
Bronchoscopy
- Break down the medical term into word components: Bronch/o/scopy
- Label the word parts: Bronch = WR; o = CV; scopy = suffix
- Define the word components: Bronch = bronchus; scopy = visual examination
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Visual examination of the bronchi
Interactive Learning Activity: Practice defining and pronouncing respiratory system medical terms by breaking them down into word parts.
You can also print this as a Chapter 4 Student Companion Worksheet and check your answers with this Answer Key.