16 Questions
What is medical terminology?
The language used to describe components and processes of the human body
Why do healthcare students need to develop a strong understanding of medical terminology?
To understand complex medical terms
What is the origin of most medical terminology?
Latin or ancient Greek word parts
What purpose does agreed upon medical terminology serve?
To speed up written and verbal communication
What does medical terminology help explain?
Body parts, body processes, diseases, procedures, and diagnoses
What does learning medical terminology help in reducing?
Mistakes due to misunderstanding
What is the term 'AIDS' (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) an example of?
Terms built from word parts
Which type of medical terminology is derived from the name of a person who was the first to identify the technique or condition?
Eponym
What are acronyms in medical terminology?
Acronym
Which type of medical terminology is derived from human language that is currently in use?
Term taken from modern language
Why are ancient languages used as the basis for medical terminology?
To lend stability as the meanings of the words no longer change radically
What makes word roots in medical terms different from standalone words?
They can stand alone without suffixes
What do combining vowels do in medical terminology?
Link word roots together
Why is learning the meaning of commonly used word parts important in medical terminology?
It makes memorization of new words unnecessary
What is the function of a prefix in a medical term?
It changes the meaning of the root word
Why are eponyms important in medical terminology?
They honor influential physicians and scientists
Test your understanding of common medical terms and principles of medical word building in the Foundations of Health (GRD 133) Medical Terminology course. This quiz will help you assess your knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology.
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