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What is the primary reason for pharmacists to learn medical terminology?
What is the primary reason for pharmacists to learn medical terminology?
Which of the following topics will NOT be covered by Assoc. Prof. Haidy Effat?
Which of the following topics will NOT be covered by Assoc. Prof. Haidy Effat?
What is the main purpose of a suffix in a medical term?
What is the main purpose of a suffix in a medical term?
What type of assessment is scheduled for the 6th week of the course?
What type of assessment is scheduled for the 6th week of the course?
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Which of the following is NOT a component part of a medical term?
Which of the following is NOT a component part of a medical term?
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Which edition of 'The Language of Medicine' is used as a reference for the course?
Which edition of 'The Language of Medicine' is used as a reference for the course?
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Which body systems will Dr. Diana Magdy cover?
Which body systems will Dr. Diana Magdy cover?
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What does the word root 'cardi' refer to?
What does the word root 'cardi' refer to?
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What is the role of combining vowels in medical terms?
What is the role of combining vowels in medical terms?
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How many points is the final exam worth in the course?
How many points is the final exam worth in the course?
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What aspect of pharmacy practice heavily relies on medical terminology?
What aspect of pharmacy practice heavily relies on medical terminology?
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Which prefix would indicate a decreased condition?
Which prefix would indicate a decreased condition?
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Which of the following statements about word roots is true?
Which of the following statements about word roots is true?
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Which of the following references provides English-Arabic medical terminology?
Which of the following references provides English-Arabic medical terminology?
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What does the suffix 'itis' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix 'itis' signify in medical terminology?
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What is the process of breaking down a medical term into its component parts called?
What is the process of breaking down a medical term into its component parts called?
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What is a combining vowel primarily used for?
What is a combining vowel primarily used for?
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When combining a root word with a suffix that begins with a vowel, how is the combining vowel used?
When combining a root word with a suffix that begins with a vowel, how is the combining vowel used?
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In the word 'thermometer', what role does the combining vowel 'o' play?
In the word 'thermometer', what role does the combining vowel 'o' play?
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What should be considered when determining the meaning of a root word?
What should be considered when determining the meaning of a root word?
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What occurs when a suffix beginning with 'rh' is added to a root word?
What occurs when a suffix beginning with 'rh' is added to a root word?
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In the construction of medical terms, which component is generally defined first?
In the construction of medical terms, which component is generally defined first?
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What happens when a word ending in 'x' has a suffix added?
What happens when a word ending in 'x' has a suffix added?
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Which of the following is an example of combining two root words with a suffix?
Which of the following is an example of combining two root words with a suffix?
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What is the plural form of the word 'lumen'?
What is the plural form of the word 'lumen'?
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Which of the following words is correctly spelled with its plural form?
Which of the following words is correctly spelled with its plural form?
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What does the term 'ovum' refer to?
What does the term 'ovum' refer to?
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How is 'euphoria' best defined?
How is 'euphoria' best defined?
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Which of the following words denotes a noncancerous lump in the wrist?
Which of the following words denotes a noncancerous lump in the wrist?
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What is the meaning of 'pseudo' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of 'pseudo' in medical terminology?
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Which term refers to a measure of something in plural form?
Which term refers to a measure of something in plural form?
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What does the suffix 'es' typically indicate?
What does the suffix 'es' typically indicate?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Medical Terminology
- Students should be able to define a medical term by dividing it into its component parts (root, prefix, suffix)
- Students should be able to create medical terms based on a given definition
- Medical terms are constructed from word parts, primarily of Greek and Latin origin
- The root of a medical term is most important and gives the term its fundamental meaning
- A medical term is built from word parts with some or all of the following components:
- Word root
- Suffixes
- Prefixes
- Combining vowels
- Combining forms
- Roots are often related to a body part, body fluid, or function, etc.
- A suffix is added to the end of a word root or combining form to modify its meaning.
- A prefix is added to the beginning of a word root to alter its meaning or create a new word.
- A combining vowel is inserted between word parts for easier pronunciation
- Examples of Combining forms include:
- Hemat/o
- Cardi/o
- Gastr/o
- Oste/o
- When a suffix begins with a vowel, only the word root is used.
- When a suffix begins with a consonant, use the combining vowel.
- When two roots are linked, always use a combining vowel, even if the second root begins with a vowel
- Use 'o' as a combining vowel when building medical terms
Defining a Medical Word
- When defining a medical word, define the suffix first, then the prefix, and finally the root.
- There are various ways to create a medical term including:
- Prefix + Root + Suffix (e.g., Pericarditis)
- Two roots + Suffix (e.g., Osteomyelitis)
- Prefix + Root (e.g., Dyspnea)
- Root + Suffix (e.g., Cystitis)
- Prefix + Suffix (e.g., Endoscopy)
Pronunciation Guidelines
- Ch: K (chemical)
- Dys:, Dis (dystrophy)
- Eu: U (euphoria)
- Gn: N (gnathic)
- Ph: F (pharmacy)
- Pn: N (pneumonia)
- Ps: S (pseudo)
- Pt: T (ptosis)
- Rh: R (rheumatic)
- X: Z (xiphoid)
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This quiz tests your understanding of medical terminology by breaking down words into their component parts: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. You will learn how to construct medical terms and their meanings, which are primarily derived from Greek and Latin roots. Prepare to explore the components that form the language of medicine.
