Medical Terminology Flashcard

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Many word parts of medical language come from _______________ and ____________________.

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Greek and Latin

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Do all med terms need a prefix? ____________

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No

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Do all medical terms need a root word? Yes______ no_____

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Yes

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Do all med terms need a suffix? Yes______ no_____

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Yes

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Which part of a medical term contains the basic meaning of the word? Options: Suffix, Prefix, Root word, Combining vowel

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Root word

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What word part is attached to the beginning of a medical term?

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Prefix

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In medical terminology, which part indicates condition, procedure, or disease? Options: Root word, Prefix, Suffix, Combining form

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Suffix

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What is usually added to make medical terms easier to pronounce?

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Combining vowel

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The term "cardiomyopathy" contains which combining vowel?

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o

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In the term "gastroenteritis," what is the function of 'o'?

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Combining vowel