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How do you create a medical term?
prefix + root word + suffix = medical term
What are the four parts used in medical terminology?
word root (WR), combining form (CF), suffix (S), prefix (P)
What is a word root (WR)?
the basic meaning of a medical term
What is a combining form (CF)?
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What is a suffix (S)?
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What is a prefix (P)?
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Which vowel is most often used in a combining form?
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What are the steps to 'read' a medical term?
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List 3 words that end with the suffix -ologist.
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Name 3 words that include the word root neur/o.
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Define the word 'sublingual'.
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Define the word 'subcutaneous'.
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Define the word 'transneurocostal'.
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Define the word 'transpolyrhinal'.
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Define the word 'subpolylingual'.
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Define the word 'transdermal'.
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Study Notes
Creating Medical Terms
- A medical term is formed by combining a prefix, a root word, and a suffix.
Components of Medical Terminology
- Four primary parts:
- Word root (WR) - conveys the basic meaning.
- Combining form (CF) - a root word with a vowel to aid pronunciation.
- Suffix (S) - the ending of the word which modifies its meaning.
- Prefix (P) - an addition at the beginning of the term which alters its meaning.
Word Root (WR)
- Represents the fundamental meaning of a medical term.
Combining Form (CF)
- Created by adding a vowel (commonly "o") to the word root, enhancing pronunciation.
Suffix (S)
- Found at the end of a medical term, providing context or meaning.
Prefix (P)
- Added at the start of a medical term to give additional meaning.
Common Combining Form Vowel
- The letter "o" is the most frequently used vowel in combining forms.
Reading Medical Terms
- Approach by analyzing components:
- Start with the suffix to define it.
- Move to the prefix and define it.
- Finally, interpret the root or combined forms in the middle.
Words Ending in -ologist
- Examples include pathologist, radiologist, and psychologist.
Words Including Neur/o
- Terms such as neurology, neurovascular, and neurologist incorporate the root neur/o.
Medical Term "Sublingual"
- Breakdown:
- Prefix "sub" (under),
- Combining form "lingu" (tongue),
- Suffix "-al" (pertaining to).
- Meaning: Pertaining to under the tongue.
Medical Term "Subcutaneous"
- Breakdown:
- Prefix "sub" (under),
- Word root "cutane" (skin),
- Suffix "-ous" (pertaining to).
- Meaning: Pertaining to under the skin.
Medical Term "Transneurocostal"
- Breakdown:
- Prefix "trans" (across),
- Combining form "neuro" (nerve),
- Word root "cost" (rib),
- Suffix "-al" (pertaining to).
- Meaning: Pertaining to across the nerve of a rib.
Medical Term "Transpolyrhinal"
- Breakdown:
- Prefixes "trans" (across) and "poly" (many),
- Word root "rhin" (nose),
- Suffix "-al" (pertaining to).
- Meaning: Pertaining to across many noses.
Medical Term "Subpolylingual"
- Breakdown:
- Prefixes "sub" (under) and "poly" (many),
- Combining form "lingu" (tongue),
- Suffix "-al" (pertaining to).
- Meaning: Pertaining to under many tongues.
Medical Term "Transdermal"
- Breakdown:
- Prefix "trans" (across),
- Word root "derm" (skin),
- Suffix "-al" (pertaining to).
- Meaning: Pertaining to across the skin.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the fundamental aspects of medical terminology, including the formation of medical terms using prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Explore the key components such as word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes to enhance your understanding of medical language.
