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Medical Terminology for Beginners Module 6 Common Pathological Terms and Conditions Understanding

Medical terminology becomes truly functional when applied to the real-world contexts of disease identification, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education. This module introduces you to the core pathological terms and conditions frequently encountered across healthcare settings. You will learn the linguistic anatomy of disease terms, how they are constructed using prefixes, roots, and suffixes, as well as their clinical application across body systems. The module spans infectious diseases, chronic conditions, degenerative disorders, autoimmune responses, neoplasms, and congenital anomalies, ensuring a robust and practical vocabulary for entry-level healthcare workers and students. This module empowers you to interpret medical documentation, understand physician notes, follow diagnostic reports, and engage confidently with interdisciplinary teams across various health environments in Canada, the UK, and Europe. CORE CONTENT EXPLANATION 1. Understanding “Pathology” in Medical Language Pathology refers to the study and diagnosis of disease. It covers causes (etiology), development (pathogenesis), structural changes (morphology), and functional consequences (clinical manifestations). Pathological terms appear in lab results, imaging reports, discharge summaries, and physician orders. 2. Essential Pathological Prefixes and Suffixes Term Element Meaning Example Interpretation -itis Inflammation Bronchitis Inflammation of the bronchi -oma Tumor or mass Lymphoma Tumor of lymphatic tissue -emia Blood condition Anemia Low red blood cell count -osis Abnormal condition Scoliosis Abnormal lateral curvature of spine -algia Pain Neuralgia Nerve pain -megaly Enlargement Hepatomegaly Enlarged liver -penia Deficiency Leukopenia Low white blood cell count -pathy Disease Neuropathy Disease of the nerves