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What is the primary purpose of Medical Terminology?
To describe anatomical structures and procedures
Who is credited with the oldest recorded medical writings?
Hippocrates
What is the function of a word root in Medical Terminology?
To provide a base for combining with other elements to form a complete word
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Dys' in Medical Terminology?
Bad or abnormal
What is the combining form in the word 'Erythrocyte'?
O
What is the typical origin of some root words in Medical Terminology?
Latin and Greek languages
What does the prefix 'an-' in the term 'anesthesia' mean?
without
What is the purpose of a combining vowel in a combining form?
To link two word parts together
What is the function of a prefix in a medical term?
To alter the meaning of the root word
What is the meaning of the suffix '-esthesia' in the term 'anesthesia'?
sensation
What is an example of a combining form?
Leuk/o
What is the purpose of correct pronunciation of medical words?
To ensure accurate communication
Introduction to medical terminology, covering the definition, parts of a word, and identification of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Learn the language used to describe anatomical structures, procedures, and conditions.
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