Medical Terminology Basics Quiz and Flashcards

In the word pelvimetry, the combining vowel is:

In medical terminology, a suffix usually indicates:

The combining vowel 'e' is commonly used to form medical words:

Which element is commonly used for ease of pronunciation:

Vowels marked with a macron (-) indicate a:

Most medical word roots are derived from:

When adding a suffix that begins with a vowel, the combining form, rather than the word root, is used:

The 'oe' in roentgen is pronounced:

Which element is located at the beginning of the medical word:

A medical word consisting of more than one word root joined together with an 'o' is:

A combination vowel is usually an 'i':

In the term bronchi and fungi, the 'i' is pronounced:

Define a medical word by first defining the:

Word endings are called:

When defining a medical word, first define the suffix:

In macroglossia ('large tongue'), macro- is a:

Compound words may consist of two or more word roots:

In the word thermometer, 'meter' is a(n):

Gastroenterologist is an example of a compound word:

The word root in a medical term usually indicates a(n):

Oste/o/chondr/itis is an example of a:

A word root + o results in a combining form:

A combining form is a word root plus a:

Medical Terminology Basics

Understanding the combining vowel in "pelvimetry": the vowel used is "e".

Suffixes and Their Functions

A suffix in medical terminology often denotes procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech.

Vowels in Medical Terminology

The combining vowel "e" is not commonly used in medical words, primarily "o" is utilized.

Importance of Combining Vowels

Combining vowels facilitate pronunciation; the most commonly used type is the combining vowel itself.

Pronunciation Indicators

Vowels with a macron (-) signify a long sound.

Word Roots Origin

The majority of medical word roots originate from Latin and Greek languages.

Adding Suffixes

When a suffix that begins with a vowel is attached, the combining form is used over the word root.

Pronunciation of Specific Letters

The "oe" in "roentgen" is pronounced as "Eh".
In "bronchi" and "fungi", the letter "i" is pronounced "Eye".

Anatomy of Medical Words

The prefix is the element found at the beginning of a medical word.
A medical word with multiple roots linked by "o" is classified as a compound word.

Understanding Word Definitions

To define a medical term, start with the suffix.
Word endings are referred to as suffixes.

Compound Words

In "macroglossia", "macro-" functions as a prefix indicating size.
Compound words can consist of multiple word roots, demonstrating the complexity of medical terminology.

Structure of Medical Terms

The word root typically indicates an anatomical structure in medical terms.
"Oste/o/chondr/itis" exemplifies a compound word made of different roots.
A combining form is created by adding a vowel to a word root, most commonly "o".

True/False Statements

It is accurate to state that when defining a medical term, the suffix should be defined first.
The statement that a word root plus "o" creates a combining form is correct.