MT Ch 1 review

What is the foundation of a word that contains its main meaning?

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Word Root

• Conjunction

Which of the following is true about medical words?

• They never contain a word root.

• They always have more than one word root.

• Most have at least one word root.

• They are derived from modern English.

What is the combining form in the word "hepatomegaly"?

• laryng/o

• hepat/o

• psych/o

• mamm/o

What is a suffix in medical terminology?

• A word element at the beginning of a word

• A word element at the end of a word

• A word element in the middle of a word

• A word element that does not change the meaning

Which prefix is used in the word "intercostal"?

• epi-

• inter-

• post-

• hyper-

What is the first step in defining medical words?

• Define the middle part of the word

• Define the first part of the word

• Define the suffix

• Define the prefix

What does the medical term "poly/neur/itis" refer to?

• Inflammation of the stomach

• Inflammation of the bones

• Inflammation of many nerves

• Inflammation of the joints

What is the meaning of the term "osteoarthritis"?

• Inflammation of the muscles

• Inflammation of the bone and joint

• Inflammation of the heart

• Inflammation of the kidneys

Determine which of the three rules for building medical words applies to the term "arthr/itis."

• Combining vowel is used before a suffix that begins with a consonant.

• Combining vowel is not used before a suffix that begins with a vowel.

• Combining form links one root to another root.

• Combining vowel is always used before a suffix.

Foundation of a medical term, usually indicating the body part involved.

• Medical Terminology

• Root Words

• Combining Forms

• Compound Words