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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?
- Blood
- Study
- Nerve
- Inflammation (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a word where the root links to a suffix starting with a consonant?
Which of the following is an example of a word where the root links to a suffix starting with a consonant?
- Cardiology
- Hematology
- Neuritis (correct)
- Spondylitis
According to the rules of word building, when should a word root link with a suffix?
According to the rules of word building, when should a word root link with a suffix?
- Always link regardless of the suffix
- When the suffix begins with a consonant
- Only in terms relating to inflammation
- When the suffix begins with a vowel (correct)
Which of the following terms correctly illustrates the concept of a word root linked with a vowel-suffix?
Which of the following terms correctly illustrates the concept of a word root linked with a vowel-suffix?
What is the primary component of the term 'hematology'?
What is the primary component of the term 'hematology'?
What is the primary purpose of Medical Terminology?
What is the primary purpose of Medical Terminology?
Who primarily uses Medical Terminology?
Who primarily uses Medical Terminology?
Why is it important to have a professional language in medical settings?
Why is it important to have a professional language in medical settings?
How does Medical Terminology benefit communication in healthcare?
How does Medical Terminology benefit communication in healthcare?
Which of the following best describes the necessity of Medical Terminology?
Which of the following best describes the necessity of Medical Terminology?
What is a primary reason that studying medical terminology is similar to learning a new language?
What is a primary reason that studying medical terminology is similar to learning a new language?
Which statement best describes the origin of medical terms?
Which statement best describes the origin of medical terms?
Which aspect distinguishes medical terminology from other types of language?
Which aspect distinguishes medical terminology from other types of language?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical terminology?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical terminology?
What key feature helps differentiate medical terminology from everyday language?
What key feature helps differentiate medical terminology from everyday language?
What is the role of the word root in a medical term?
What is the role of the word root in a medical term?
Which element of a medical word typically precedes the word root?
Which element of a medical word typically precedes the word root?
What does a suffix in a medical word indicate?
What does a suffix in a medical word indicate?
What is the purpose of a combining form in medical terminology?
What is the purpose of a combining form in medical terminology?
Which of the following elements is NOT a basic part of a medical word?
Which of the following elements is NOT a basic part of a medical word?
What is the correct combining form for the root 'scler' when linking it to the suffix 'derma'?
What is the correct combining form for the root 'scler' when linking it to the suffix 'derma'?
Which of the following correctly forms a medical term using the root 'arthr' and the suffix 'plasty'?
Which of the following correctly forms a medical term using the root 'arthr' and the suffix 'plasty'?
What is the primary purpose of a combining form in medical terminology?
What is the primary purpose of a combining form in medical terminology?
Which of the following options does NOT follow the rule of adding an 'o' to form a combining form?
Which of the following options does NOT follow the rule of adding an 'o' to form a combining form?
In forming medical terms, which part is linked by the combining form?
In forming medical terms, which part is linked by the combining form?
Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Professionals in the healthcare field use medical terminology to communicate.
- Learning medical terminology is similar to acquiring a new language.
- Greek and Latin origins are the source of most medical terms.
Basic Elements of a Medical Word
- A medical word can be composed of one or more of these elements:
- Word root
- Prefix
- Suffix
- Combining form
Three Rules of Word Building
- A word root connects to a suffix beginning with a vowel.
- A suffix beginning with a consonant is connected to a combining form (root + o).
- A compound word is formed when a combining form connects a root to another root.
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Explore the foundational elements of medical terminology, including word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Understanding these basics is essential for effective communication in healthcare. Learn the rules of word building to master medical language like a pro.
