Medical Terminology Basics
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Why is the combining vowel 'O' used between 'gastr' and 'enter' in the term 'gastroenterology'?

  • Because of anatomic position, with the stomach preceding the intestine
  • Because it is a general rule in medical terminology
  • Because the word starts with 'gastr'
  • Because 'enter' begins with the letter 'E' (correct)

    • What is the correct order of the roots in the term 'gastroenterology'?

  • Enterologygastro
  • Enterogastronomy
  • Gastroenterology (correct)
  • Gastrologyenter

    • Why is the term not spelled as 'enterogastrology'?

  • Because 'enter' is a more important root
  • Because the stomach comes before the intestine anatomically (correct)
  • Because it is a historical anomaly
  • Because the root 'gastr' comes after 'enter' in the dictionary

    • What is the significance of the anatomic position in medical terminology?

    <p>It determines the order of roots in a term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general principle behind the formation of the term 'gastroenterology'?

    <p>That the order of roots reflects anatomic position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many possible word parts can a medical term be broken down into?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of word parts a medical term can have?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many word parts can a medical term contain at the most?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of word parts a medical term can be broken down into?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do medical terms typically consist of?

    <p>One or more word parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the combining vowel in the root?

    <p>To make the pronunciation easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using the combining vowel in the root?

    <p>An easy pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the pronunciation of the root when a combining vowel is used?

    <p>It becomes easier to pronounce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the combining vowel in relation to the root's pronunciation?

    <p>To simplify the pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the root when a combining vowel is used?

    <p>An easy pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it easier to pronounce the root?

    <p>Because it has a combining vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the combining vowel help with in the pronunciation of the root?

    <p>Fluency and flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of pronouncing the root with its combining vowel?

    <p>It sounds more natural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might someone prefer to pronounce the root alone rather than the entire word?

    <p>To avoid pronunciation mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between pronouncing the root and the entire word?

    <p>Difficulty and ease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be kept between two roots in words like gastroenterology?

    <p>The combining vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'gastroenterology' preferred over 'gastrenterology'?

    <p>Because it keeps the combining vowel between roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a combining vowel in words like gastroenterology?

    <p>To connect roots in compound words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many roots are typically found in words like gastroenterology?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of not keeping the combining vowel between roots?

    <p>An incorrect or distorted word</p> Signup and view all the answers

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