MPMC Medical Terminology Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The plural of a noun ending in 'nx' is?

nges

Many nouns that end with 's', 'ch', and 'sh' form their plurals by adding?

Pronunciation of medical terms may vary by?

geographical region

Every medical term contains at least ____ component parts?

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A plural expresses that there is more than _____ of something?

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The main body of a word is called a:

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In pharmacology, drugs are grouped into classes based on their?

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Latin roots are used to write words naming and describing?

Structures of the body Signup and view all the answers

One common cause of misinterpretation of abbreviations is?

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When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by this to indicate that another word follows the prefix to make a complete word:

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Which term is an example of an eponym and an abbreviation?

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A combining vowel is used:

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MD stands for?

Doctor of medicine Signup and view all the answers

Which word root is Greek for 'stone'?

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Eponyms are?

Diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a person Signup and view all the answers

The punctuation mark that designates a combining form is a?

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A compound word is a word in which two of what are combined?

Word roots Signup and view all the answers

The most frequently used combining vowel is?

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The suffix '-itis' means?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

The largest organ in the human body is the?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Latin and Greek combined are the origin of what percentage of medical terms?

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The prefix 'a-' means?

Without Signup and view all the answers

Borrowing of medical words from Latin or Greek began around the year?

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What is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning?

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Learning the meanings of word parts:

Eliminates the necessity of memorizing each new word encountered Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Basics

Plural of nouns ending in "nx" changes to "nges".
Nouns ending with "s", "ch", and "sh" form plurals by adding "es".
Pronunciation of medical terms can differ based on geographical region.
Every medical term consists of at least two component parts.

Understanding Plurals

A plural indicates there is more than one of something.
The main part of a word is known as the word root.

Pharmacology and Word Formation

Drugs are classified in pharmacology primarily based on their major effects.
Latin roots are primarily used for naming and describing body structures.
Misinterpretation of abbreviations often occurs due to misreading of handwriting.

Prefixes and Eponyms

A prefix is typically followed by a hyphen when appearing alone, to indicate that another word follows.
"Pap smear" is an example of a term that is both an eponym and an abbreviation.
A combining vowel is used when a suffix that follows begins with a consonant.

Medical Abbreviations and Word Origins

"MD" stands for "Doctor of Medicine".
The Greek word for "stone" is "Lithos".
Eponyms are named after individuals, representing diseases or procedures.

Punctuation and Combining Forms

The diagonal slash designates a combining form in medical terminology.
A compound word combines two word roots.

Combining Vowels and Medical Terms

The most frequently used combining vowel in medical terminology is "o".
The suffix "-itis" signifies inflammation.

Human Anatomy and Medical Terms

Skin is the largest organ in the human body.
Latin and Greek combined account for 90% of medical terms.

Prefix Meanings and Historical Context

The prefix "a-" signifies "without".
Medical terminology borrowing from Latin or Greek began around the year 1500.

Suffixes and Learning

A suffix is added to the end of a word to modify its meaning.
Understanding the meanings of word parts can eliminate the need to memorize each new word encountered.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this flashcard quiz focused on Chapter 1 of the MPMC curriculum. Learn about plural forms of nouns and the components of medical terms as you prepare for your studies in the medical field.