Here are examples of common medical terms related to obstetrics that can be easily defined by breaking the terms into their word components.
Amniocentesis
- Break down the medical term into word components: Amni/o/centesis
- Label the word components: Amni = WR; o = CV; centesis = S
- Define the word components: Amni = amniotic fluid; centesis = surgical withdrawal of fluid
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Surgical withdrawal of amniotic fluid
Postpartum
- Break down the medical term into word components: Post/part/um
- Label the word parts: Post = P; part = WR
- Define the word components: Post = after; part = childbirth; um=no meaning
- Create a final definition of the medical term: After childbirth
Teratogenic
- Break down the medical term into word components: Terat/o/genic
- Label the word parts: Terat = WR; o = CV; genic = S
- Define the word components: Terat = malformations; genic = producing
- Create a final definition of the medical term: Producing malformations
Interactive Learning Activity: Practice defining and pronouncing obstetrics medical terms by breaking them down into word parts.
You can also print this as a Chapter 8 Student Companion Worksheet and check your answers with this Answer Key.