8.3 Examples of Obstetrical Terms Easily Defined By Their Word Components
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.