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?

It determines the order of roots in a term Signup and view all the answers

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

That the order of roots reflects anatomic position Signup and view all the answers

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

Four Signup and view all the answers

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

One Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Four Signup and view all the answers

How do medical terms typically consist of?

One or more word parts Signup and view all the answers

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

To make the pronunciation easier Signup and view all the answers

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

An easy pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

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

It becomes easier to pronounce Signup and view all the answers

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

To simplify the pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

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

An easy pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it easier to pronounce the root?

Because it has a combining vowel Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluency and flow Signup and view all the answers

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

It sounds more natural Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid pronunciation mistakes Signup and view all the answers

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

Difficulty and ease Signup and view all the answers

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

The combining vowel Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'gastroenterology' preferred over 'gastrenterology'?

Because it keeps the combining vowel between roots Signup and view all the answers

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