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What does the root word 'cardi' refer to?
What does the root word 'cardi' refer to?
Which of the following is an example of a suffix that indicates a procedure?
Which of the following is an example of a suffix that indicates a procedure?
What is the function of combining vowels in medical terminology?
What is the function of combining vowels in medical terminology?
When is a combining vowel not used between a root word and a suffix?
When is a combining vowel not used between a root word and a suffix?
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Which of the following prefixes indicates an increase or excess?
Which of the following prefixes indicates an increase or excess?
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What role does a suffix play in a medical term?
What role does a suffix play in a medical term?
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How can you identify the component parts of a medical term?
How can you identify the component parts of a medical term?
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What does the combining form 'Hemat/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'Hemat/o' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'sub-' typically indicate?
What does the prefix 'sub-' typically indicate?
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All medical words must have a prefix.
All medical words must have a prefix.
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What is the foundation of a medical term called?
What is the foundation of a medical term called?
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The combining vowel that is most commonly used in medical terminology is _____ .
The combining vowel that is most commonly used in medical terminology is _____ .
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Match the following combining forms with their meanings:
Match the following combining forms with their meanings:
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Which of the following suffixes indicates inflammation?
Which of the following suffixes indicates inflammation?
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A combining vowel is always used when two root words are joined.
A combining vowel is always used when two root words are joined.
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A _____ is a word ending that often indicates a procedure or condition.
A _____ is a word ending that often indicates a procedure or condition.
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What is the term for the root word plus a combining vowel?
What is the term for the root word plus a combining vowel?
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All medical terms must have a suffix.
All medical terms must have a suffix.
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What is the purpose of a prefix in medical terminology?
What is the purpose of a prefix in medical terminology?
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A ______ is a word part that indicates a condition or disease.
A ______ is a word part that indicates a condition or disease.
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Match the following prefixes with their meanings:
Match the following prefixes with their meanings:
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Which root word refers to 'stomach'?
Which root word refers to 'stomach'?
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A combining vowel is necessary when joining a root word ending in a consonant with a suffix that begins with a vowel.
A combining vowel is necessary when joining a root word ending in a consonant with a suffix that begins with a vowel.
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Name one English word origin of medical terminology.
Name one English word origin of medical terminology.
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What is the definition of a root word in medical terminology?
What is the definition of a root word in medical terminology?
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All medical words have prefixes.
All medical words have prefixes.
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What part of a medical term indicates a condition, disorder, or disease?
What part of a medical term indicates a condition, disorder, or disease?
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A _____ is always used when two root words are joined.
A _____ is always used when two root words are joined.
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Match the following word parts to their definitions:
Match the following word parts to their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of a combining vowel?
Which of the following is an example of a combining vowel?
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Suffixes can be either nouns or adjectives.
Suffixes can be either nouns or adjectives.
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Identify one rule for using combining vowels in medical terminology.
Identify one rule for using combining vowels in medical terminology.
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What typically indicates the involved body part in a medical term?
What typically indicates the involved body part in a medical term?
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Not all medical words have suffixes.
Not all medical words have suffixes.
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What is the combining form for the root word 'oste'?
What is the combining form for the root word 'oste'?
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When two root words are joined, a _____ is always used.
When two root words are joined, a _____ is always used.
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Match the following suffixes with their meanings:
Match the following suffixes with their meanings:
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Which of the following prefixes indicates time?
Which of the following prefixes indicates time?
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The combining vowel has meaning on its own.
The combining vowel has meaning on its own.
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Identify a rule for using combining vowels in medical terminology.
Identify a rule for using combining vowels in medical terminology.
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What type of medical term typically indicates location, time, or number?
What type of medical term typically indicates location, time, or number?
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The root word is always the last part of a medical term.
The root word is always the last part of a medical term.
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What is the function of a combining vowel in medical terminology?
What is the function of a combining vowel in medical terminology?
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A word part that indicates a condition or disease typically comes at the end and is called a _____ .
A word part that indicates a condition or disease typically comes at the end and is called a _____ .
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Match the following suffixes with their meanings:
Match the following suffixes with their meanings:
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Which of the following correctly describes the role of the root word in a medical term?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of the root word in a medical term?
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Every medical term requires a prefix.
Every medical term requires a prefix.
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In the medical term 'hemat/o/logy', 'hemat/o' is the _____ form.
In the medical term 'hemat/o/logy', 'hemat/o' is the _____ form.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology involves breaking down words into component parts to enhance understanding and retention.
- Roots of medical terms primarily derive from Greek and Latin languages.
Basic Word Parts
- Five fundamental components of medical terminology:
- Root Word
- Suffix
- Prefix
- Combining Vowel
- Combining Form
Root Words
- Serve as the foundation of a medical term, typically indicating a bodily part.
- Examples of root words:
- cardi (heart)
- cephal (head)
- gastr (stomach)
- cyt (cell)
- A medical term may contain one or more root words, e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic (pertaining to the heart and chest).
Suffixes
- The ending part of a word that usually signifies a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
- Important to read suffixes backward to connect them to root words for accurate meanings.
- Suffixes can function as nouns or adjectives.
- Examples of suffixes:
- -itis (inflammation)
- -ic (pertaining to)
- -logy (study of)
- -lysis (dissolution or loosening)
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a word, typically conveying location, time, or quantity.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- Examples of prefixes:
- a- (without)
- pre- (before)
- hyper- (above or excessive)
- sub- (below)
Combining Vowels and Forms
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Combining Vowel:
- A vowel that connects two word parts, usually 'o,' with no intrinsic meaning.
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Combining Form:
- A combination of a root word and a combining vowel.
- Examples include hemat/o (blood), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone).
Rules for Using Combining Vowels
- Utilize a combining vowel when both the end of a root word and the beginning of a suffix start with consonants (e.g., hemat/o/logy).
- Do not use a combining vowel when the root ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a vowel (e.g., gastr/itis).
- Always use a combining vowel when joining two root words (e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic).
- Prefixes do not need a combining vowel (e.g., epi/gastr/ic).
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Deconstruct medical words by examining their components:
- Start from the suffix, as every medical term has one.
- Identify if there's a prefix present.
- Locate and distinguish root words, noting that multiple roots may exist.
- Understand the meaning of each component as it is dissected.
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology involves breaking down words into component parts to enhance understanding and retention.
- Roots of medical terms primarily derive from Greek and Latin languages.
Basic Word Parts
- Five fundamental components of medical terminology:
- Root Word
- Suffix
- Prefix
- Combining Vowel
- Combining Form
Root Words
- Serve as the foundation of a medical term, typically indicating a bodily part.
- Examples of root words:
- cardi (heart)
- cephal (head)
- gastr (stomach)
- cyt (cell)
- A medical term may contain one or more root words, e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic (pertaining to the heart and chest).
Suffixes
- The ending part of a word that usually signifies a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
- Important to read suffixes backward to connect them to root words for accurate meanings.
- Suffixes can function as nouns or adjectives.
- Examples of suffixes:
- -itis (inflammation)
- -ic (pertaining to)
- -logy (study of)
- -lysis (dissolution or loosening)
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a word, typically conveying location, time, or quantity.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- Examples of prefixes:
- a- (without)
- pre- (before)
- hyper- (above or excessive)
- sub- (below)
Combining Vowels and Forms
-
Combining Vowel:
- A vowel that connects two word parts, usually 'o,' with no intrinsic meaning.
-
Combining Form:
- A combination of a root word and a combining vowel.
- Examples include hemat/o (blood), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone).
Rules for Using Combining Vowels
- Utilize a combining vowel when both the end of a root word and the beginning of a suffix start with consonants (e.g., hemat/o/logy).
- Do not use a combining vowel when the root ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a vowel (e.g., gastr/itis).
- Always use a combining vowel when joining two root words (e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic).
- Prefixes do not need a combining vowel (e.g., epi/gastr/ic).
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Deconstruct medical words by examining their components:
- Start from the suffix, as every medical term has one.
- Identify if there's a prefix present.
- Locate and distinguish root words, noting that multiple roots may exist.
- Understand the meaning of each component as it is dissected.
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology involves breaking down words into component parts to enhance understanding and retention.
- Roots of medical terms primarily derive from Greek and Latin languages.
Basic Word Parts
- Five fundamental components of medical terminology:
- Root Word
- Suffix
- Prefix
- Combining Vowel
- Combining Form
Root Words
- Serve as the foundation of a medical term, typically indicating a bodily part.
- Examples of root words:
- cardi (heart)
- cephal (head)
- gastr (stomach)
- cyt (cell)
- A medical term may contain one or more root words, e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic (pertaining to the heart and chest).
Suffixes
- The ending part of a word that usually signifies a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
- Important to read suffixes backward to connect them to root words for accurate meanings.
- Suffixes can function as nouns or adjectives.
- Examples of suffixes:
- -itis (inflammation)
- -ic (pertaining to)
- -logy (study of)
- -lysis (dissolution or loosening)
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a word, typically conveying location, time, or quantity.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- Examples of prefixes:
- a- (without)
- pre- (before)
- hyper- (above or excessive)
- sub- (below)
Combining Vowels and Forms
-
Combining Vowel:
- A vowel that connects two word parts, usually 'o,' with no intrinsic meaning.
-
Combining Form:
- A combination of a root word and a combining vowel.
- Examples include hemat/o (blood), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone).
Rules for Using Combining Vowels
- Utilize a combining vowel when both the end of a root word and the beginning of a suffix start with consonants (e.g., hemat/o/logy).
- Do not use a combining vowel when the root ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a vowel (e.g., gastr/itis).
- Always use a combining vowel when joining two root words (e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic).
- Prefixes do not need a combining vowel (e.g., epi/gastr/ic).
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Deconstruct medical words by examining their components:
- Start from the suffix, as every medical term has one.
- Identify if there's a prefix present.
- Locate and distinguish root words, noting that multiple roots may exist.
- Understand the meaning of each component as it is dissected.
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology involves breaking down words into component parts to enhance understanding and retention.
- Roots of medical terms primarily derive from Greek and Latin languages.
Basic Word Parts
- Five fundamental components of medical terminology:
- Root Word
- Suffix
- Prefix
- Combining Vowel
- Combining Form
Root Words
- Serve as the foundation of a medical term, typically indicating a bodily part.
- Examples of root words:
- cardi (heart)
- cephal (head)
- gastr (stomach)
- cyt (cell)
- A medical term may contain one or more root words, e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic (pertaining to the heart and chest).
Suffixes
- The ending part of a word that usually signifies a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
- Important to read suffixes backward to connect them to root words for accurate meanings.
- Suffixes can function as nouns or adjectives.
- Examples of suffixes:
- -itis (inflammation)
- -ic (pertaining to)
- -logy (study of)
- -lysis (dissolution or loosening)
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a word, typically conveying location, time, or quantity.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- Examples of prefixes:
- a- (without)
- pre- (before)
- hyper- (above or excessive)
- sub- (below)
Combining Vowels and Forms
-
Combining Vowel:
- A vowel that connects two word parts, usually 'o,' with no intrinsic meaning.
-
Combining Form:
- A combination of a root word and a combining vowel.
- Examples include hemat/o (blood), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone).
Rules for Using Combining Vowels
- Utilize a combining vowel when both the end of a root word and the beginning of a suffix start with consonants (e.g., hemat/o/logy).
- Do not use a combining vowel when the root ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a vowel (e.g., gastr/itis).
- Always use a combining vowel when joining two root words (e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic).
- Prefixes do not need a combining vowel (e.g., epi/gastr/ic).
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Deconstruct medical words by examining their components:
- Start from the suffix, as every medical term has one.
- Identify if there's a prefix present.
- Locate and distinguish root words, noting that multiple roots may exist.
- Understand the meaning of each component as it is dissected.
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology involves breaking down words into component parts to enhance understanding and retention.
- Roots of medical terms primarily derive from Greek and Latin languages.
Basic Word Parts
- Five fundamental components of medical terminology:
- Root Word
- Suffix
- Prefix
- Combining Vowel
- Combining Form
Root Words
- Serve as the foundation of a medical term, typically indicating a bodily part.
- Examples of root words:
- cardi (heart)
- cephal (head)
- gastr (stomach)
- cyt (cell)
- A medical term may contain one or more root words, e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic (pertaining to the heart and chest).
Suffixes
- The ending part of a word that usually signifies a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
- Important to read suffixes backward to connect them to root words for accurate meanings.
- Suffixes can function as nouns or adjectives.
- Examples of suffixes:
- -itis (inflammation)
- -ic (pertaining to)
- -logy (study of)
- -lysis (dissolution or loosening)
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a word, typically conveying location, time, or quantity.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- Examples of prefixes:
- a- (without)
- pre- (before)
- hyper- (above or excessive)
- sub- (below)
Combining Vowels and Forms
-
Combining Vowel:
- A vowel that connects two word parts, usually 'o,' with no intrinsic meaning.
-
Combining Form:
- A combination of a root word and a combining vowel.
- Examples include hemat/o (blood), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone).
Rules for Using Combining Vowels
- Utilize a combining vowel when both the end of a root word and the beginning of a suffix start with consonants (e.g., hemat/o/logy).
- Do not use a combining vowel when the root ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a vowel (e.g., gastr/itis).
- Always use a combining vowel when joining two root words (e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic).
- Prefixes do not need a combining vowel (e.g., epi/gastr/ic).
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Deconstruct medical words by examining their components:
- Start from the suffix, as every medical term has one.
- Identify if there's a prefix present.
- Locate and distinguish root words, noting that multiple roots may exist.
- Understand the meaning of each component as it is dissected.
Medical Terminology Overview
- Medical terminology involves breaking down words into component parts to enhance understanding and retention.
- Roots of medical terms primarily derive from Greek and Latin languages.
Basic Word Parts
- Five fundamental components of medical terminology:
- Root Word
- Suffix
- Prefix
- Combining Vowel
- Combining Form
Root Words
- Serve as the foundation of a medical term, typically indicating a bodily part.
- Examples of root words:
- cardi (heart)
- cephal (head)
- gastr (stomach)
- cyt (cell)
- A medical term may contain one or more root words, e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic (pertaining to the heart and chest).
Suffixes
- The ending part of a word that usually signifies a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
- Important to read suffixes backward to connect them to root words for accurate meanings.
- Suffixes can function as nouns or adjectives.
- Examples of suffixes:
- -itis (inflammation)
- -ic (pertaining to)
- -logy (study of)
- -lysis (dissolution or loosening)
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a word, typically conveying location, time, or quantity.
- Not all medical words contain prefixes.
- Examples of prefixes:
- a- (without)
- pre- (before)
- hyper- (above or excessive)
- sub- (below)
Combining Vowels and Forms
-
Combining Vowel:
- A vowel that connects two word parts, usually 'o,' with no intrinsic meaning.
-
Combining Form:
- A combination of a root word and a combining vowel.
- Examples include hemat/o (blood), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone).
Rules for Using Combining Vowels
- Utilize a combining vowel when both the end of a root word and the beginning of a suffix start with consonants (e.g., hemat/o/logy).
- Do not use a combining vowel when the root ends with a consonant and the suffix starts with a vowel (e.g., gastr/itis).
- Always use a combining vowel when joining two root words (e.g., cardi/o/thorac/ic).
- Prefixes do not need a combining vowel (e.g., epi/gastr/ic).
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Deconstruct medical words by examining their components:
- Start from the suffix, as every medical term has one.
- Identify if there's a prefix present.
- Locate and distinguish root words, noting that multiple roots may exist.
- Understand the meaning of each component as it is dissected.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of medical terminology, focusing on the key components that form medical words, such as roots, suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms. Understanding these elements will help you decipher complex medical language, making it easier to communicate in the healthcare field.
