CHapter 7 Origins
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From which language are words referring to a disease primarily derived?

  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Greek (correct)
  • English

What does the suffix 'itis' generally indicate in medical terms?

  • Allergy
  • Tumor
  • Inflammation (correct)
  • Infection

Which language are anatomic structure words primarily derived from?

  • French
  • Latin (correct)
  • German
  • Greek

What are eponyms in the context of medical terminology?

<p>Names of diseases based on the inventor's surname (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is named after the inventor Rudolf Diesel?

<p>Diesel engine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Origins

  • Words referring to a disease are primarily derived from Greek language.
  • Suffix 'itis' generally indicates inflammation in medical terms.

Anatomic Structure Terminology

  • Anatomic structure words are primarily derived from Latin language.

Eponyms in Medical Context

  • Eponyms in medical terminology are terms named after a person, usually the discoverer of a disease, syndrome, or anatomical structure.

Other Terminology

  • Diesel's ulcer is named after the inventor Rudolf Diesel.

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Test your knowledge of the origins of medical terminology with this quiz. Learn how Greek and Latin roots contribute to understanding the meanings of medical terms related to diseases and anatomical structures.

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