Chapter 5 Flashcards
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Suffix
an addition to the end of a term that changes the grammatical function of the term.
Prefix
a word component added to the beginning of a word root or combining form that typically modifies the remaining part of the term.
Word Roots
a component of a medical term that does not have a combining form vowel attached.
Why is spelling important for medical terminology
Misspelling a term can mean the difference in a diagnosis or treatment.
Singular
the form of a term that indicates the presence of only one.
Breaking a Medical Term Apart
Identify the meaning of the suffix.
Identify the meaning of the prefix.
Identify the word roots/combining forms.
When all word components are put together, a very basic definition of the medical term is formed.
Origin of medical terminology
Most medical terms derived from Greek and Latin words
plural
The form of a term that indicates more than one.
