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When did many current medical word elements originate?
When did many current medical word elements originate?
Who is the historical figure mentioned in the context of early medical terminology?
Who is the historical figure mentioned in the context of early medical terminology?
What are MRI and US examples of in the context of medical terminology?
What are MRI and US examples of in the context of medical terminology?
Which of the following describes the nature of medical vocabulary?
Which of the following describes the nature of medical vocabulary?
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What has driven the evolution of new medical terms?
What has driven the evolution of new medical terms?
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Study Notes
Medical Word Elements
- The language of medicine is a specialized vocabulary used by health care providers.
- Many current medical word elements originated as early as the 4th century B.C. when Hippocrates practiced medicine.
- With technological and scientific advancements in medicine, new terms have evolved to reflect these innovations.
- A medical word consists of some or all of the following elements.
- Examples of radiographic terms include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US).
- Radiographic terms, such as MRI and US, are commonly used to describe current diagnostic procedures.
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Learn about the origins and composition of medical words, including their evolution with technological advancements in medicine. Understand the elements of medical terminology and examples of radiographic terms.
