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What is the primary function of a prefix in medical terminology?
What is the combining form of the root word 'dermat'?
What is the word root that means 'heart'?
What is the primary function of a suffix in medical terminology?
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What is the correct definition of the suffix '-ology'?
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What is the primary purpose of dividing medical terms into parts?
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What is the combining vowel commonly used in combining forms?
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What is the result of adding a suffix to a word root?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology is the language used to describe components and processes of the human body, medical procedures, diseases, disorders, and pharmacology.
- Most medical terms come from Greek and Latin languages.
Understanding Medical Terminology
- Medical terms can be understood by dividing them into three parts: prefix, root word, and suffix.
- A prefix usually indicates location, time, number, or status.
- A root word carries the basic meaning of the term.
- A suffix usually indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.
Word Root
- A word root is the main part or foundation of a word.
- All words have at least one word root.
- A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word.
- Word roots usually refer to a body part.
Examples of Word Roots
- "Dent" means tooth.
- "Dermat" means skin.
- "Cardi" means heart.
- "Gastr" means stomach.
- "Pancreat" means pancreas.
Combining Forms
- A combining form is a combination of a word root and a vowel to make pronunciation easier.
- Combining forms consist of a combining vowel, usually an "o".
- Combining forms are used to create a new word with a modified meaning.
Suffixes
- A suffix is added to the end of a word root or combining form to modify its meaning.
- A suffix creates a noun or adjective with a different meaning.
Suffix 'ology'
- The correct definition of the suffix 'ology' is "the study of".
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Learn the fundamentals of medical terminology, including the language used to describe body components, medical procedures, and diseases. Understand how to break down medical terms into prefix, root word, and suffix.
