A

Ab-

Definition away from the midline	Abduction
Example Abduction	Audio
Category Prefix

Acute

Definition something which happens immediately or soon	Audio
Example Acute inflammation
Category Physiology

Ad-

Definition (Latin) towards, beside	Adduction
Example Adduction (movement of limb towards the midline of the body)	Audio
Category Prefix; Anatomy

Albuginea

Definition whitish	Audio
Example Tunica Albuginea
Category Colours

algia

Definition pain
Example Neuralgia pain from the nerves from Neuro-	Audio
Category Suffix

Anastomosis

Definition joining together of two hollow tubes	Audio
Example Porto-systemic anastomosis (a specific type of anastomosis that occurs between the veins of the portal circulation and those of the systemic circulation)
Category Anatomy

Anatomy

Definition study of how the human body functions when healthy	Audio
Category Anatomy

Anki

Definition an application which uses flashcards using spaced repetition, a technique from cognitive science for fast and long-lasting memorisation.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Anki

Ante-

Definition Before, in front (Latin)	©️Osteomyoamare on Wikipedia
Example Anterior	Audio
Category Prefix

Anti-

Definition against/opposite
Example Antibiotics -biotics from bios (Greek) meaning life	Audio
Category Prefix

Anus

Definition a ring opening of the rectum or the lower digestive tract	Audio
Category  Anatomy

ase

Definition refers to enzymes
Example Reductase	Audio
Category Suffix

ation

Definition indicates process or action
Example Inflammation	Audio
Category Suffix

Atrium

Definition a hallway	Audio
	Internal view of right atrium ©️Gray's Anatomy for Students
Example Right atrium of the heart
Category Anatomy

Auto-

Definition self
Example Autonomic	Audio
Category Prefix

Autonomic

Definition self-regulating, independent	Audio
Example Autonomic nervous system
Category Physiology

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B

Bi-

Definition two, double, both
Example Biceps	Audio
Category Prefix

Bladder

Definition a hollow bag or sac	Audio
Category Anatomy

blast

Definition Immature cell
Example Trophoblast "tropho" meaning grow, nourishment	Audio
Category Suffix

Block

Definition there are five blocks of five weeks each in Year 1/Phase 1 the blocks are according to a body system (system-based teaching) each block will require you to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes which allow you to acquire the fundamental clinical and professional competencies necessary to work effectively with patients and colleagues.
Example Block 1 Health, Metabolism and Homeostasis Blood Block 2 Lungs and Heart Block 3 Brain and Behaviour Block 4 Locomotion Block 5 Reproductive and Child Health	Audio Block 2 Lungs and heart
Category WMS terms

Brady-

Definition slow
Example Bradycardia	Audio
Category Prefix

Bradycardia

Definition abnormal slow heart rate; usually lower than 60 beats per minute	Audio
Category Physiology

Broncho-

Definition relating to the large airways beyond the trachea
Example Bronchitis	Audio
Category Prefix

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Caput

Definition (Latin) meaning head Synonyms: Cephalic	Audio
Example Capitate (a bone of the hand)
Category Anatomy

Cardio

Definition pertaining to the heart	Audio
Example Cardiomegaly
Category Physiology

CBL

Definition Case Based Learning or CBL is a learner-centred method of teaching and learning that we regard as ‘directed discovery’. It identifies what is essential to know about a patient case while encouraging students, individually and in small groups, to take an active role in identifying what they need to learn and how they can learn it. CBL also acknowledges that students have existing knowledge and experience which they can draw upon, including in contributions to group work.

Audio

Category WMS operational word

cele

Definition Tumour; rupture
Example Hydrocele	Audio
Category Suffix

Cellulitis

Definition inflammation of the skin	Audio
Category Physiology

Cephalic

Definition from kephale (Greek) meaning head synonyms  Caput (Latin) relating to the head	Audio
Example Encephalitis
Category Physiology

Cervix

Definition neck, relating to a neck	Audio
Example Cervix meaning neck of the womb Cervical vertebrae meaning bones of the neck
Category Anatomy

Chrondro-

Definition relating to cartilage	Audio
Example Chrondrocyte (cells found cartilage)
Category Affix

Chronic

Definition conditions for which there is currently no cure, and which are managed with drugs and other treatment	Audio
Example Diabetes
Category Physiology

Circum-

Definition around
Example Circumference	Audio
Category Prefix

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)

Definition  Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) commission most of the hospital and community NHS services in the local areas for which they are responsible. Commissioning involves deciding what services are needed for diverse local populations, and ensuring that they are provided. All GP practices now belong to a CCG, but CCGs also include other health professionals, such as nurses.	Audio
Category NHS terms

CNS

Definition  Central nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord	Audio
Category Anatomy and physiology

Co-

Definition together, with, very
Example Co-transporter	Audio
Category Prefix

Commissioning

Definition  Commissioning is the continual process of planning, agreeing and monitoring services. Commissioning is not one action but many, ranging from the health-needs assessment for a population, through the clinically based design of patient pathways, to service specification and contract negotiation or procurement, with continuous quality assessment.	Audio
Category NHS terms

Contra-

Definition opposite, against
Example Contraceptive	Audio
Category Prefix

Contraceptive

Definition an agent which prevents conception	Audio
Example Intrauterine device
Category Medical intervention

Costal

Definition relating to the ribs synonym: costo-	Audio
Example Costal cartilage
Category Anatomy

Crypto-

Definition hidden unknown from kryptos (Greek)
Example Cryptogenic (of unknown origin)	Audio
Category Prefix

CT scan

Definition  Computerized tomography or CT scan A type of imaging which uses a series of x-ray images taken from different angles around the body	Audio
Category Anatomy; NHS terms

CVD

Definition  Cardiovascular disease or CVD A general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots.	Audio
Category Physiology

CXR

Definition  Chest x-ray or CXR An X-ray is an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of the organs, tissues, and bones of the body. When focused on the chest, it can help spot abnormalities or diseases of the airways, blood vessels, bones, heart, and lungs.	Audio
Category NHS terms; anatomy

Cyano-

Definition dark blue
Example Cyanosis (bluish colour of the skin)	Audio
Category Colours

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De-

Definition away from, down, absent
Example Depression	Audio
Category Prefix

Dis-

Definition apart, away synonyms: Di- Dif-
Example Dissect	Audio
Category Prefix

Distal

Definition away from point of origin or attachment or from the median line of the body	Audio
Category Anatomy	©️Osteomyoamare on Wikipedia

DM

Definition  Diabetes Mellitus or DM a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.	Audio
Example Type 1 DM Type 2 DM
Category Physiology

Dors-

Definition denoting the back from dorsum (Latin)
Example Dorsal	Audio
Category Prefix

Dorsal

Definition close to the back of the body or posterior of an organ	Audio
	©️Osteomyoamare on Wikipedia
Category Anatomy

Dys-

Definition difficulty with, disturbed function of, painful
Example Dysfunction	Audio
Category Prefix

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E-

Definition out of, away from synonyms: ex- ef-
Example Emission	Audio
Category Prefix

ECG

Definition  Electrocardiogram or ECG a simple test that can be used to check the heart's rhythm and electrical activity.	Audio
Category Anatomy; NHS terms

Ecto-

Definition outside, without
Example Ectoderm	Audio
Category Prefix

ectomy

Definition removal
Example Appendicectomy	Audio
Category Suffix

Embryology

Definition study of human development in the womb	Audio
Category Anatomy and physiology

Endo-

Definition within, inside
Example Endoderm	Audio
Category Prefix

Enzyme

Definition substances which promote chemical reactions	Audio
Example Reductase
Category Physiology

eous

Definition of that kind synonym: -ous
Example Aqueous	Audio
Category Suffix

Epi-

Definition upon, on
Example Epidermis	Audio
Category Prefix

Erythema

Definition redness of skin or mucous membranes due to increased blood flow to the area, or Hyperaemic	Audio
Category Physiology

Eu-

Definition good, well, normal
Example Euthyroid	Audio
Category Prefix

Extension

Definition movement of a join in the sagittal plane, making the angle between bones greater opposite of flexion	Audio
	©️TeachMeAnatomy
Category Anatomy

Extra-

Definition (on the) outside, beyond
Example Extracranial (outside of the cranium)	Audio
Category Prefix

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F

Flex-

Definition bend from flexius (Latin)	Audio
	©️TeachMeAnatomy
Example Flexion (movement of joint in the sagittal plane, usually making the angle between bones less)
Category Anatomy

Foramen

Definition (Latin) an opening or a hole	Audio
	Base of the Skull ©️Gray's Anatomy for Students
Example Foramen Magnum
Category Anatomy

Fossa

Definition a hollow or depression (Latin) meaning ditch	Audio
	Fossa Ovalis ©️Gray's Anatomy for Students
Example Fossa ovalis (an oval shaped indent in the heart)
Category Anatomy

Fundus

Definition a location at the furthest point from the opening of a structure	Audio
	©️Gray's Anatomy For Students
Example Fundus of stomach
Category Anatomy

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Gastro-

Definition relating to the gut, often used to describe the stomach specifically, also means ‘belly’ synonym: gastric
Example Gastritis	Audio
Category Physiology

GEH

Definition  George Eliot Hospital	Audio
Category NHS terms

GI

Definition  Gastrointestinal or GI relating to the stomach and the intestines.	Audio
Category Anatomy and physiology

Gingiva

Definition gums	Audio
Example Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
Category Physiology

Graph

Definition written
Example Agraphia	Audio
Category Suffix

Gray's Anatomy for Students

Definition medical students’ go-to text for essential information in human anatomy.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Elsevier

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H

Haem-

Definition relating to blood synonyms: haemo- haemato-
Example Haematuria	Audio
Category Prefix

Health Education England (HEE)

Definition support the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement to the patients and public of England by ensuring that the workforce of today and tomorrow has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours, at the right time and in the right place.	Audio
Category NHS Terms

Hepatic

Definition relating to the liver synonym: hepato- (prefix)	Audio
Example Hepatic artery
Category Anatomy and physiology

Hernia

Definition an outpouching of an organ or part of an organ outside of its normal containing boundary a protrusion	Audio
Example Hiatal hernia
Category Physiology

Hiatus

Definition an opening	Audio
Example Oesophageal hiatus (an opening in the diaphragm through which an oesophagus passes from the thoracic cavity to the abdominal cavity)
Category Anatomy

Histo-

Definition relating to histology – the architecture of tissues in the body
Example Histopathology – the study(ology) of diseased(patho) tissues(histo)	Audio
Category Physiology

Holo-

Definition whole
Example Holistic	Audio
Category Prefix

Hyper-

Definition greater than normal
Example Hypertension (high blood pressure)	Audio
Category Prefix

Hyperaemia

Definition increased blood flow to an area and therefore will look redder than usual	Audio
Category Colours

Hyperplasia

Definition increase or excess number of cells	Audio
Example Benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate)
Category Physiology

Hypo-

Definition less than normal
Example Hypotension (low blood pressure)	Audio
Category Prefix

Hypoxia

Definition Lack, deficiency of oxygen in the tissues	Audio
Category physiology

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Iatrogenic

Definition caused by medicine or treatment	Audio
Category Physiology

ice

Definition little
Example Pedicle (small stalk-like structures)	Audio
Category Prefix

Idiopathic

Definition of unknown cause from idiopathia (Latin) meaning primary disease from idiopatheia (Greek) meaning "idios-"= personal, own and "-patheia"= feeling, suffering	Audio
Example Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of lung tissue)
Category Physiology

Immune system

Definition A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases. The immune system includes white blood cells and organs and tissues of the lymph system, such as the thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and bone marrow.	Audio
Example Innate Immune system (the body's first line of defense against germs entering the body)
Category Physiology

Immuno-

Definition Relating to the Immune system
Example Immunocompromised (weakened immune system)	Audio
Category Prefix

In-

Definition not, in, into, very thoroughly synonyms: il- im- ir-
Example Indigestion	Audio
Category Prefix

Infarction

Definition  obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue.	Audio
Example MI
Category Physiology

Inflammation

Definition A tissue response to insult or injury characterised by increased blood flow, localised oedema and infiltration of tissues by cells of the immune system	Audio
Example Acute inflammation
Category physiology

Infra-

Definition below, beneath
Example Infracostal	Audio
Category prefix

Inter-

Definition between
Example Intercostal	Audio
Category Prefix

Intermediate care

Definition Intermediate care services provide support for a short time to help you recover and increase your independence. This support is provided by a team of people who will work with you to achieve what you want to be able to do. Intermediate care may help you: remain at home when you start to find things more difficult recover after a fall, an acute illness or an operation avoid going into hospital unnecessarily return home more quickly after a hospital stay.	Audio
Example Services may have different names. There are 4 types that are usually called: Reablement Crisis response Home based Bed based.
Category NHS Terms

Intra-

Definition inside
Example Intrauterine	Audio
Category Prefix

Intro-

Definition within into, inward
Example Introspection	Audio
Category Prefix

Ischaemia

Definition insufficient blood supplying an organ, leaving it vulnerable to cell death	Audio
Example Ischaemic heart disease (a common type of heart disease in which the heart muscle does not receive sufficient blood supply to function well)
Category Physiology

Iso-

Definition equal, same
Example Isometric	Audio
Category Prefix

Isthmus

Definition A narrow strip/area connecting two regions	Audio
	Isthmus of the fallopian tube ©️TeachMeAnatomy
Example Isthmus of the fallopian tube
Category Anatomy

itis

Definition inflammation
Example Appendicitis	Audio
Category Suffix

IV

Definition  Within a vein “intra” = inside “venous” = vein Administration of fluids or medicine through the veins	Audio
Example IV antibiotics
Category Physiology; NHS terms

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K

Karyo-

Definition pertaining to the nucleus
Example Karyocyte	Audio
Category Prefix

Khan Academy

Definition Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Khan Academy

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L

Lateral

Definition relates to the parts of the body that is furthest away from the median plane of the body "late" (Latin) meaning wide or far	Audio
	©️Ostemyoamare on Wikipedia
Category Anatomy

Leuko-

Definition White Leuco-	Audio
Example Leukocyte
Category Prefix

Lingual

Definition Relating to the tongue	Audio
Example Sub-lingual (under the tongue)
Category Anatomy

Lumen

Definition the empty space within a tube	Audio
Example Lumen of an artery
Category Anatomy

Luteal

Definition yellow	Audio
Example Luteal phase (a stage in the menstrual cycle where the lining of your uterus normally gets thicker to prepare for a possible pregnancy)
Category Colours

Lympho-

Definition relating to lymph nodes or lymphatic fluid (lymph means clear, watery fluid)
Example Lymphoedema (fluid gathering outside cells (oedema) due to blockage of lymph flow)	Audio
Category Physiology

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M

Macleod's Clinical Examination

Definition This classic textbook aims to assist clinicians develop the consultation skills required to elicit a clear history, and the practical skills needed to detect clinical signs of disease. Where possible, the physical basis of clinical signs is explained to aid understanding. Formulation of a differential diagnosis from the information gained is introduced, and the logical initial investigations are included for each system.

Audio

Category Resources

©️Elsevier

Macro-

Definition large in size, big
Example Macroscopic	Audio
Category Prefix

Malar

Definition relating to the cheek bone	Audio
Example Malar flush (red discolouration on both cheeks)
Category Physiology

Mast-

Definition relating to the breast
Example Mastitis (inflammation of the breast tissue)	Audio
Category Prefix

MedGuide

Definition A UK-based organisation committed to the best of medical education resources for all those who want it. From Warwick Medical School, they have current array of projects such as 'MedBank' which contains thousands of MCQs to test your preclinical and clinical knowledge.	Audio
Category Resources	©️MedGuide

Medial

Definition relating to the central or middle portion of the body from medius (Latin)	Audio
	©️Ostemyoamare on Wikipedia
Example Median plane
Category Anatomy

Median plane

Definition a plane dividing the body in the centre into equal left and right halves	Audio
	©️Osmosis
Category Anatomy

Medical Sciences by Naish, J

Definition Medical Sciences was the first fully integrated textbook designed to bridge the gaps between school-level biosciences and the early years of medical school, and to demonstrate through context the relevance of the medical sciences to clinical practice.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Elsevier

Mega

Definition enlarged
Example Cardiomegaly	Audio
Category Suffix

Melano-

Definition Black Synonym: Niger	Audio
Example Melanocyte
Category Colours

Mesentery

Definition a membrane connecting the intestines to the posterior of the abdominal wall Meso = middle, enteron = intestines	Audio
Example Mesentery of the small intestine
Category Anatomy

Meso-

Definition middle, among
Example Mesoderm (the middle layer of cells or tissues of an embryo, or the parts derived from this (e.g. cartilage, muscles, and bone).)	Audio
Category Prefix

Meta-

Definition after, beyond, among, between
Example Metacognition (awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.)	Audio
Category Prefix

MI

Definition  A heart attack or myocardial infarction or MI is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. “myo” = relating muscles “cardial” = relating to heart	Audio
Category Physiology

Micro-

Definition small in size
Example Microcytic (abnormally small cell)	Audio
Category Prefix

Moodle

Definition the site where all information for the duration of the course will be uploaded.	Audio
Category WMS terms

MRI

Definition a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. An MRI scanner is a large tube that contains powerful magnets. You lie inside the tube during the scan.	Audio
	©️NHS
Category Anatomy; NHS terms

MSB

Definition Medical School Building	Audio
Category WMS terms

MTC

Definition Medical Teaching Centre, Gibbet Hill Campus	Audio
	MTC on Campus Interactive Map
Category WMS terms

Musculo-

Definition relating to muscles	Audio
Example Musculoskeletal system
Category Anatomy

Myo-

Definition relating to muscles
Example Myalgia	Audio
Category Prefix

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N

Neo-

Definition new
Example Neoplasia	Audio
Category Prefix

Neoplasia

Definition uncontrolled division of cells, which can be benign or malignant	Audio
Category Physiology

Nephro-

Definition pertaining to the kidney	Audio
Example Nephron
Category Prefix

Neuro-

Definition relating to nerves (sometimes to tendons)	Audio
Example Neuroectoderm
Category Prefix

Niger

Definition Black Synonym: Melano	Audio
Example Aspergillus niger (a type of mould, which can sometimes be attributed to the cause of some cases of pneumonia)
Category Colours

Nucleotide

Definition a molecule containing a purine or pyrimidine base, a pentose sugar (ribose or deoxyribose) and a phosphate group	Audio
	©️Biology Online
Category Biology

Nucleus

Definition a double membrane with pores surrounding the genetic material of the cell contains enzymes and proteins necessary for DNA transcription cellular organelle characteristic of eukaryotic cells	Audio
Category Biology

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O

oid

Definition shaped-like
Example Ovoid	Audio
Category Suffix

Oligo-

Definition few
Example Oligonucleotide (a polynucleotide whose molecules contain a relatively small number of nucleotides)	Audio
Category Prefix

ology

Definition relating to a branch of knowledge/study
Example Pharmacology	Audio
Category Suffix

oma

Definition relating to neoplasia
Example Neuroma	Audio
Category Suffix

Ophthalmos

Definition Relating to the eye Synonym: opthalmo- (prefix)	Audio
Example Ophthalmic nerve
Category Anatomy and physiology

opia

Definition of the eyes
Example Myopia (short-sightedness)	Audio
Category Suffix

Optic

Definition Relating to vision	Audio
Example Optic nerve
Category Anatomy and physiology

osis

Definition pertaining to a condition
Example Fibrosis (scarring)	Audio
Category Suffix

Osmosis

Definition an online learning platform that offers educational content for medical students, nursing students, and health care professionals. Osmosis allows students to schedule how, when, and in what format they will access content to study. Users can then integrate social media sites to communicate with other medical and health sciences program learners.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Osmosis

Osteo-

Definition relating to bone synonym: os-	Audio
Example Osteocyte
Category Prefix

Oto-

Definition relating to the ear	Audio
Example Otitis media
Category Prefix

Ovoid

Definition shaped like an egg	Audio
Category Anatomy

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P

paenia

Definition deficiency synonym: -penia
Example Thrombocytopenia (deficiency of thrombocytes in the blood)	Audio
Category Suffix

Pallor

Definition pale, paleness	Audio
Category Colours

Pan-

Definition all
Example Pancytopenia (a deficiency of all blood cells)	Audio
Category Prefix

Para-

Definition beside, alongside
Example Paramedic	Audio
Category Prefix

PassMedicine

Definition a question bank used by medical students and doctors to help pass their exams. The questions tend to be multiple choice style questions with detailed explanations to each answer. It is used mainly for Medical School Finals and MRCP exams.	Audio
Category Resources	©️PassMedicine

Patho-

Definition relating to pathology (disease)
Example Pathology	Audio
Category Prefix

Pectoral

Definition Relating to the breast or chest	Audio
Example Pectoralis major
Category Anatomy

Per-

Definition through
Example Percutaneous	Audio
Category Prefix

Peri-

Definition around
Example Periorbital	Audio
Category Prefix

Personal tutor

Definition who can offer both academic and pastoral care(physical and emotional welfare)	Audio
Category WMS terms

Phago-

Definition relating to swallowing generally relating to cells of the immune system which ‘eat up’ invading organisms Synonyms: phage (suffix)
Example Phagocytosis = ingestion of a particulate matter by a cell Macrophage = a large (macro) scavenger cell that eats invading organisms	Audio Macrophage
Category physiology; affix

Physiology

Definition Study of the structure of tissues in the body	Audio
Category Physiology

Pisiform

Definition Pea-shaped	Audio
Example Pisiform (a bone of the hand)
Category Anatomy

Plasia

Definition relating to growth synonym: -plastic
Example Hyperplasia	Audio
Category Suffix

Pleural

Definition Relating to the lungs, or the linings of the lungs	Audio
Example Pleural cavity (the cavity surrounding the lungs)
Category Anatomy

Pneum-

Definition Relating to air, the lungs synonyms: pneumo-
Example Pneumonia	Audio
Category Physiology

pnoea

Definition relating to breathing
Example Tachypnoea	Audio
Category Suffix

Pocket Tutor: Surface Anatomy

Definition Pocket Tutor Surface Anatomy is an indispensable guide to a subject that is increasingly important on today's medical courses and a crucial preamble to the study of clinical skills and procedures, indeed to the study of all medicine and surgery.	Audio
Category Resources	©️JP Medical Ltd

poesis

Definition to make
Example Haematopoeisis	Audio
Category Suffix

Poly-

Definition many, much
Example Polyuria	Audio
Category Prefix

Post-

Definition after, behind	©️Ostemyoamare on Wikipedia
Example Posterior	Audio
Category Prefix

Pre-

Definition in front, before, prior synonym: pro-
Example Pre-patellar	Audio
Category Prefix

Primary care

Definition Primary care providers are typically patients' first point of contact when they have medical concerns or needs. They are often considered to be the front door to the health service. Access to most non-emergency secondary health care services is via primary care. It is responsible for coordinating ongoing health care for patients.	Audio
Example It is provided in general practices, health centres, community pharmacies, dental and optometry (eye health) services and by community nursing teams.
Category NHS Terms

Primary care networks (PCN)

Definition groups of GP practices working closely together , along with other healthcare staff and organisations, to provide integrated services to the local population	Audio
Category NHS Terms

Proto-

Definition first
Example Prototype	Audio
Category Prefix

Proximal

Definition close to the point of origin or attachment or median line of the body	Audio
	©️Osteomyoamare on Wikipedia
Category Anatomy

Pseudo-

Definition false	Audio
Example Pseudo-seizure
Category Prefix

Public Health England (PHE)

Definition is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) which is the expert national public health agency which fulfils the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s statutory duty to protect health and address inequalities, and executes his power to promote the health and wellbeing of the nation.	Audio
Category NHS Terms

Purpura

Definition purple	Audio
Example Purpuric rash
Category Colours

Pyelo-

Definition ‘a basin or trough’, relating to a pelvis.	Audio
Example Renal pelvis Pelvis (the bony basin containing the bladder, uterus, etc.) Pyelonephritis = infection (-itis) of the pelvis (pyelo-) and nephron parts of the kidney
Category Anatomy and physiology

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Q

Quizlet

Definition Quizlet is a free website providing learning tools for students, including flashcards, study and game modes. You start by creating your own study sets with terms and definitions. You can copy and paste from another source, or use Quizlet's built-in auto-define feature to speed up the creating process.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Quizlet

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R

Radiopaedia

Definition Radiopaedia is a rapidly growing open-edit educational radiology resource that has been primarily compiled by radiologists and radiology trainees from across the world.	Audio
Category Resources	©️Radiopaedia

Renal

Definition (Latin) relating to the kidneys synonyms: reno- (prefix)	Audio
Example Renal arteries
Category Physiology

Respiratory

Definition Relating to the lungs and breathing	Audio
Example Respiratory bronchioles
Category Anatomy and physiology

Retro-

Definition behind
Example Retroperitoneal	Audio
Category Prefix

Rhino-

Definition relating to the nose
Example Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)	Audio
Category Anatomy and physiology; prefix

rrhoea

Definition relating to flow
Example Diarrhoea	Audio
Category Suffix

Rubor

Definition redness	Audio
Category Colours

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Sarco-

Definition relating to flesh
Example Sarcoma	Audio
Category Prefix

scopy

Definition to view synonym: -scope
Example Otoscopy	Audio
Category Suffix

Secondary Care

Definition refers to services provided by health professionals who generally do not have the first contact with a patient.	Audio
Example Usually based in a hospital or clinic, though some services may be community based.
Category NHS Terms

Self-directed learning

Definition Additional reading or other learning opportunities that individual students undertake to support their own learning when working towards the learning outcomes of the block, theme or phase. We would suggest the recommended textbooks listed on Moodle would give the appropriate depth and breadth for this activity.	Audio
Category WMS terms

Social care

Definition providing help, care and protection from harm for adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or physical and mental illnesses. At its most basic, this can include help with washing, dressing, getting out of bed in the morning, help taking medicine, and help with the housework.	Audio
Category NHS Terms

Social carer

Definition A worker who provides physical, emotional and social support to help people live their lives. For various reasons and at different stages in their lives, some people need support to develop and maintain their independence, dignity and control.	Audio
Example Care worker Personal assistant Occupational therapist
Category NHS Terms

Soma

Definition (Greek) The body
Example Psychosomatic (describing conditions in which psychological distress is displayed as bodily symptoms) Psycho relates to the mind, -tic meaning pertaining to	Audio
Category Anatomy and physiology

Sphincter

Definition a muscular ring which can close off an opening	Audio
Example Urinary sphincter
Category Anatomy

Splanchnic

Definition Relating to organs (also called viscera)	Audio
Example Pelvic splanchnic nerves
Category Anatomy

Squamous

Definition flat, like fishscales	Audio
Example Squamous cells
Category Physiology

Stoma

Definition A mouth	Audio
Example Stoma bag
Category Anatomy

stomy

Definition relating to an opening
Example Colostomy (an operation to divert 1 end of the colon (part of the bowel) through an opening in the tummy)	Audio
Category Suffix

Student Selected Component (SSC)

Definition delivers core learning relating to generic professional skills but allows students a degree of choice in the content of study. also known as SSLC	Audio
Category WMS terms

Sub-

Definition under
Example Subcutaneous	Audio
Category Prefix

Supra-

Definition above, excess synonym super-
Example Suprapubic	Audio
Category Prefix

SWFT

Definition  South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust	Audio
Category NHS terms

Sys-

Definition together, with
Example System	Audio
Category Prefix

System

Definition a group of organs or structures that work together to perform one or more vital functions	Audio
Example Respiratory system
Category Physiology

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T

Tabula

Definition a tool to support the administration of teaching and learning in academic departments. It helps academic and administrative staff manage student information such as personal profiles, seminar allocation, personal tutor/supervisor allocations and meetings, attendance recording and marks management.	Audio
Category WMS terms

Tachy-

Definition fast
Example Tachycardia	Audio
Category Prefix

Tachycardia

Definition abnormal fast heart rate; usually over 100 beats per minute	Audio
Category Physiology

Theme

Definition a central topic based on the curriculum integrated into the Blocks and in every Phase of the course
Example Cell and Tissue Biomedicine (CTB) Clinical Anatomy and Imaging (CAI) Pharmacology, Prescribing and Therapeutics (PPT) Clinical Skills Social and Population Perspectives (SocPop) Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Value, Law and Ethics (VLE) Community CBL	Audio
Category WMS terms

Therapy

Definition pertaining to treatment
Example Immunotherapy (a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer)	Audio
Category Suffix

Thoracic

Definition relating to the chest synonym: thorax	Audio
Example Thoracotomy (opening up of the thoracic/chest cavity)
Category Anatomy

Thrombo-

Definition relating to blood clotting or thrombosis
Example Thrombus	Audio
Category Prefix

tomy

Definition to cut
Example Laparotomy (cutting the abdomen open)	Audio
Category Suffix

Trans-

Definition across, through
Example Transfusion	Audio
Category Prefix

Troph

Definition grow, nourishment synonym: trophy tropho
Example Autotroph; trophoblast	Audio
Category Affix

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U

UHCW

Definition  University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire	Audio
Category NHS terms

uria

Definition relating to urination
Example Polyuria (production of too much (poly) urine (uria))	Audio
Category Suffix

US

Definition  ultrasound scan or US or USS a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body.	Audio
Category Anatomy; NHS terms

UTI

Definition  urinary tract infection or UTI an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.	Audio
Category Physiology

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V

Vaso-

Definition relating to a vessel, usually a blood vessel
Example Vasodilation	Audio
Category Prefix

Ventral

Definition front from venter (Latin) meaning stomach, abdomen	Audio
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Category Anatomy

Vesical

Definition pertaining to the urinary bladder	Audio
Category Anatomy

Visceral

Definition relating to organs, organs synonyms: viscera	Audio
Example Visceral pleura
Category Anatomy

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