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What is the primary function of medical terminology in healthcare?
What is the primary function of medical terminology in healthcare?
What percentage of medical terms is derived from Greek or Latin?
What percentage of medical terms is derived from Greek or Latin?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of medical terms?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of medical terms?
Why is it beneficial for medical professionals to study medical terminology?
Why is it beneficial for medical professionals to study medical terminology?
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What role does Hippocrates play in the history of medical terminology?
What role does Hippocrates play in the history of medical terminology?
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What is a combining form in medical terminology?
What is a combining form in medical terminology?
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terms?
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What does the medical term 'gastr/o' refer to?
What does the medical term 'gastr/o' refer to?
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Which of the following correctly describes the meaning of the suffix '-megaly'?
Which of the following correctly describes the meaning of the suffix '-megaly'?
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What is the primary function of a suffix in medical terminology?
What is the primary function of a suffix in medical terminology?
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Which of the following is an example of a disorder suffix?
Which of the following is an example of a disorder suffix?
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Which combining form represents the liver in medical terminology?
Which combining form represents the liver in medical terminology?
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The combining form 'osteo/' refers to which body part?
The combining form 'osteo/' refers to which body part?
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What does the suffix '-tomy' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-tomy' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which prefix indicates the meaning 'without' in medical terms?
Which prefix indicates the meaning 'without' in medical terms?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-opsy'?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-opsy'?
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Which combining vowel is typically used to link a word root to a suffix that begins with a consonant?
Which combining vowel is typically used to link a word root to a suffix that begins with a consonant?
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What does the prefix 'tachy-' signify?
What does the prefix 'tachy-' signify?
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In the term 'endocarditis', what does the component 'endo-' refer to?
In the term 'endocarditis', what does the component 'endo-' refer to?
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Which of the following terms includes the suffix '-metry'?
Which of the following terms includes the suffix '-metry'?
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What is the correct sequence to define a medical term?
What is the correct sequence to define a medical term?
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What does the term 'aetiology' refer to?
What does the term 'aetiology' refer to?
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What is the correct usage of a hyphen in medical terminology?
What is the correct usage of a hyphen in medical terminology?
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Which term describes a disease that is expected to be fatal?
Which term describes a disease that is expected to be fatal?
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What does 'morbidity' indicate?
What does 'morbidity' indicate?
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Which term signifies an abrupt onset of symptoms?
Which term signifies an abrupt onset of symptoms?
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What is the plural form of 'appendix'?
What is the plural form of 'appendix'?
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Which of the following terms describes the act of finding out what is causing the signs and symptoms?
Which of the following terms describes the act of finding out what is causing the signs and symptoms?
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How is the 'c' pronouned when it comes before the vowels 'e' or 'i'?
How is the 'c' pronouned when it comes before the vowels 'e' or 'i'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology is a specialized vocabulary used by healthcare professionals for accurate communication.
- It's primarily based on Greek and Latin words, creating consistent usage globally.
- Understanding medical terminology is crucial for clear communication between healthcare professionals.
Course Objectives
- Mastering principles of medical word formation.
- Correctly pronouncing medical terms.
- Defining common medical terms.
- Relating medical terms to anatomy, physiology, diseases, pharmacology, diagnostic tests.
- Identifying medical terminology in reports.
Advantages of Studying Medical Terminology
- Clear and specific case explanations between doctors.
- Improved communication across different countries/backgrounds.
- Eliminates misunderstandings caused by vagueness or ambiguity.
Objectives of the Lecture
- Identifying and distinguishing the four elements (roots, combining forms, suffixes, prefixes) of medical terms.
- Understanding word element structure.
- Applying rules to define and create medical terms.
- Interpreting pronunciation guides and symbols.
- Defining singular and plural forms.
Origin of Medical Terms
- Hippocrates is considered the 'father of medicine'.
- 75% of medical terms stem from Greek or Latin roots.
Medical Terms - Diseases and Disorders
- Aetiology: Studying the cause of diseases or disorders.
- Signs: Clinical evidence of a disease.
- Symptoms: Patient-reported indicators of a disease.
- Disease: A set of signs and symptoms disrupting normal bodily function.
- Diagnosis: Determination of the cause of a disease or disorder.
- Prognosis: Prediction of the outcome and recovery from a disease.
- Morbidity: Presence of disease in a population.
- Mortality: Death rate due to a particular disease or disorder.
- Acute: Diseases that develop rapidly with intense symptoms.
- Chronic: Long-term diseases with enduring symptoms.
- Terminal: Disease leading to death.
Medical Terminology Elements
- Word Roots (WR): Usually derived from Greek or Latin, frequently indicating a body part.
- Combining Forms (CF): A word root plus a vowel (typically 'o'), facilitating linking words together.
- Prefixes: Located at the beginning of a term, typically changing the meaning/adding nuances (number, time, location, direction).
- Suffixes: Located at the end of a word, indicating a procedure, condition, disease or other related concepts.
- Combining Vowel: Connects a word root (or combining form) to a suffix. Used when suffix begins with a consonant.
Basic Rules
- Rule One: Word root is used before suffixes beginning with vowels.
- Rule Two: A combining vowel is used to link a word root to a suffix starting with a consonant, or link one word root to another.
Pronunciation Hints
- Specific pronunciation guides for various consonants to aid in accurate medical term pronunciation (e.g., some
csounds,gsounds,ch,ph, etc.). Special cases and rules are listed that apply.
Singular-Plural
- Table showing the rules for converting singular to plural forms of medical terms.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of medical terminology, focusing on word formation, pronunciation, and definitions. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication in healthcare settings and the relationships between medical terms and various fields such as anatomy and pharmacology.
