Medical Terminology Basics Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of medical terminology?

  • To replace the need for medical examinations
  • To simplify communication in the field of medicine
  • To precisely describe the human body and its components (correct)
  • To confuse healthcare professionals

    • What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in the term 'hypertension'?

  • Low
  • Normal
  • High (correct)
  • None of the above

    • Why are the roots, prefixes, and suffixes in medical terminology often derived from Greek or Latin?

  • To make medical terminology more precise and consistent (correct)
  • To make medical terminology more difficult to understand
  • To avoid using English language variants
  • To confuse non-medical professionals

    • What is the study of the origin of words called?

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

    What is the main concern of much medical language?

    <p>Concerning itself with the names of various parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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