Gemi- (Hemi-)

Hemi- (from the Greek hemi - half) is a prefix used in medical terminology to designate the right or left half of the body.

The prefix hemi- indicates that the condition or process is localized in one of the sides of the body - right or left. For example:

1. Hemianesthesia - anesthesia, loss of sensation in one half of the body.

2. Hemiplegia (hemiplegia) is paralysis of the muscles of one half of the body.

3. Hemiataxia is a lack of coordination of movements on one side of the body.

Thus, the prefix hemi- allows you to accurately localize a pathological process or condition in the right or left half of the body. This is important for making a correct diagnosis and prescribing adequate treatment.

Hemi- - (English hem- from ancient Greek ἕμος - one) is a prefix, which translated from Greek means “one” and indicates belonging to something. In medicine, the prefix "hemi-" is used to denote the right or left half of the body, for example, hemi-anesthesia is anesthesia of only one half of the body, and hemophagia is only one side of the jaw.

The prefix “hemi” is also found in the names of some diseases and conditions, for example, hemophilia is an inherited blood disorder in which the human body does not produce blood clotting factors, and hemodialysis is a method of treating chronic kidney failure by filtering blood through an artificial membrane.

The use of the prefix “hemi-” is common medical terminology and helps doctors and healthcare professionals accurately and clearly describe diseases and conditions of patients.

Hemi-: prefix in medicine and psychology Hemi- is a Latin prefix that means half, one of two equal parts of something. In medicine, it is used to refer to the right or left side of the human body. For example, hemiglossia (hemiaiglossia) - paralysis of one half of the tongue, hemianopia (hemiaianopouia) - loss of vision of one half of the visual field, hemianesthesia / hemianesthesia (hemiaianesthesiua / hemianesiasiua) - loss of the ability to feel one half of the face or body. These terms are often used to describe neurological diseases and injuries, as well as to treat