Hemi
Hemi
Hemi (/ˈhɛmi/; from Greek hēmi-, "half") is a prefix or suffix designating something as "half" or "partial". In the medical field, it is often used to refer to conditions that affect one half of the body.
Etymology
The term hemi is derived from the Greek word hēmi-, which means "half". It is often used in medical terminology to denote conditions or procedures that involve one half of the body or an organ.
Related Terms
- Hemiplegia: A condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body.
- Hemiparesis: A condition characterized by weakness or the inability to move one side of the body.
- Hemisphere: In neurology, it refers to either the left or right half of the brain.
- Hemicolectomy: A surgical procedure where one half of the colon is removed.
- Hemithorax: Refers to one half of the thorax, the area between the neck and the abdomen.
Pronunciation
Hemi is pronounced as /ˈhɛmi/.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, hemi is used as a prefix to denote conditions, procedures, or anatomical structures that involve one half of the body or an organ. For example, in the term hemiplegia, hemi denotes that the condition involves paralysis of one half of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemi
- Wikipedia's article - Hemi
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