Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Purpose of Medical Terminology

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Medical Terminology is used to describe anatomy (parts of the body), diseases, types of careers, and procedures within healthcare.

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Components of Medical Terms

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Medical terms are made up of specific prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

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Diseases in Medical Terminology

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Medical Terminology is used to describe various diseases in the healthcare field.

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Careers in Medical Terminology

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Medical Terminology includes terms that describe different types of careers in healthcare.

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Root Words in Medical Terms

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Root words are the base of medical terms and are combined with prefixes and suffixes.

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Anatomy and Medical Terms

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Medical terms are used to describe the structure and parts of the human body.

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Medical Terminology and Communication

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Using Medical Terminology ensures clear and precise communication among healthcare professionals.

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Dys-

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Painful or difficult

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Glyco-

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Sugar

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-algia refers to pain or a painful condition.

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An image of a person in pain representing the suffix '-algia' (pain, painful condition).