Medical Terminology: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems

Jul 13, 2024

Webinar on Medical Terminology: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems

Introduction

  • Instructor: Gita
  • Team: Miss Marcia and Miss Ida
  • Objective: Learn medical terminology interactively
  • Encourage engagement in chat, use question boxes for queries

Class Structure

  • Timing: Wednesdays, 8 - 10 PM
  • Topics: Respiratory system, Cardiovascular system
  • Activities: Videos, games, Kahoot, Quizlet

Respiratory System

Overview

  • Function: Supplies oxygen, removes carbon dioxide
  • Major Organs: Mouth/nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm
  • Processes: Inhalation brings oxygen, exhalation removes carbon dioxide
  • Facts: Air we breathe is 21% oxygen; Sneeze particles can travel up to 100 mph

Key Terms

  • Prefixes:
    • Brady: Slow
    • Tachy: Fast
    • Dys: Painful/Difficult
    • Hyper: Above normal
    • Hypo: Below normal
  • Root Words:
    • Rhino: Nose
    • Bronchio: Bronchus
    • Pulmono: Lung
    • Ortho: Straight
    • Costo: Rib
    • Freno: Diaphragm
  • Suffixes:
    • Itis: Inflammation
    • Rrhea: Discharge/Flow
    • Scopy: Technique of viewing
    • Ectomy: Removal of

Medical Terminology Examples

  • Bronchitis: Inflammation of the lining of the bronchi
  • Rhinoplasty: Surgical repair of the nose
  • Bronchogram: X-ray of the bronchi

Cardiovascular System

Overview

  • Function: Transport gases (O2 & CO2), nutrients, waste, hormones; fight pathogens; stabilize temperature
  • Blood Components: Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma (55% of blood)
  • Blood Types: O positive (most common), AB negative (rarest)
  • Circulation: Right side - deoxygenated blood; Left side - oxygenated blood

Heart Anatomy

  • Chambers: 4 (2 atria, 2 ventricles)
  • Valves: Ensure unidirectional blood flow
  • Layers: Pericardium (protects the heart), Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium

Key Terms

  • Root Words:
    • Angio: Vessel
    • Cardio: Heart
    • Phlebo/Veno: Vein
    • Aort: Aorta
    • Arterio: Artery
  • Suffixes:
    • Gram: Picture/Recording
    • Graph: Instrument
    • Logist: Specialist
    • Pathy: Disease
    • Plasty: Surgical repair

Medical Terminology Examples

  • Angioplasty: Surgical repair of a blood vessel
  • Cardiopathy: Disease of the heart
  • Endocarditis: Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Additional Information

  • Videos: Various educational videos on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
  • Interactive Sessions: Kahoot and Quizlet for better understanding
  • Feedback: Encouraged for quality improvement and better teaching experience

Conclusion

  • Recap of the main activities and topics
  • Invitation to the next session
  • Thanks and good night from the instructor and team