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What does the prefix 'A-' indicate when used in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'A-' indicate when used in medical terminology?
Which of the following terms, if prefixed with 'A-', would indicate the absence of its base meaning?
Which of the following terms, if prefixed with 'A-', would indicate the absence of its base meaning?
In the context of word formation, what does a suffix usually require when written alone?
In the context of word formation, what does a suffix usually require when written alone?
What is the role of a suffix in medical terminology?
What is the role of a suffix in medical terminology?
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Which statement best describes the use of 'A-' in medical terminology?
Which statement best describes the use of 'A-' in medical terminology?
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What role does the prefix play in word formation?
What role does the prefix play in word formation?
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What does a prefix indicate about the structure of a word?
What does a prefix indicate about the structure of a word?
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Why might someone need to understand prefixes?
Why might someone need to understand prefixes?
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Which of the following best describes a prefix?
Which of the following best describes a prefix?
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If a word has the prefix 'anti-', what does it typically indicate?
If a word has the prefix 'anti-', what does it typically indicate?
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Study Notes
Word Root
- Word root is the core part of a medical term
- It often has Greek or Latin origin
- Examples of word roots include:
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lith(stone) -
psych(mind) -
caud(tail) -
or(mouth)
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Combining Vowel
- A combining vowel is often inserted between word roots
- This makes the term easier to pronounce
- The most common combining vowel is "o"
- Examples of terms using combining vowels include:
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cardi/o(heart) -
gastr/o(stomach) -
oste/o(bone)
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Prefixes and Suffixes
- Word roots are often accompanied by prefixes or suffixes, or both
- Prefixes come before the word root and modify its meaning
- A prefix written alone is followed by a hyphen
- Examples:
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a-(without) – example:a-febrile(without fever) -
anti-(against) – exampleanti-inflammatory
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- Suffixes are added to the end of the word root and modify its meaning
- Sometimes a suffix is preceded by a hyphen
- Examples:
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-cyte(cell) – example:erythr/o-cyte(red cell) -
-pnea(breathing) – example:dys-pnea(difficult breathing)
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Eponyms
- Eponyms are terms for diseases, organs, procedures, or body functions named after a person
- Examples:
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Parkinson's disease -
Alzheimer's disease -
Cesarean section
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Abbreviations and Pharmacology
- Abbreviations are shortened forms of longer words or phrases
- Examples:
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MD(Doctor of Medicine) -
SOB(shortness of breath) -
Stat(immediately)
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- Acronyms are pronounceable names made up of initial letters of parts of a word
- Examples:
- CABG (Coronary artery bypass graft)
Plurals
- Many medical terms form their plural by adding "s" to the singular form
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abrasiontoabrasions
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- Some words that end in
s,ch, orshform their plural by adding-es-
sinustosinuses
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- Words ending in
ypreceded by a consonant changeytoiand add-es-
allergytoallergies
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of medical terminology, including word roots, combining vowels, and the roles of prefixes and suffixes. Understanding these elements will enhance your comprehension of medical terms. Test your knowledge on the origins and functions of key components in medical vocabulary.
