Vocabulary
This is the main part of a medical term that gives it meaning.
Word Root
This prefix means “under” or “below normal.”
Hypo
This suffix means “inflammation.”
Itis
Medical language comes primarily from these two ancient languages.
Correct spelling and this are important in medical terms.
pronunciation
A combining vowel is most often this letter.
"0"
This prefix means “above” or “excessive.”
Hyper
This suffix means “surgical removal.”
ectomy
A disease named after a person is called this.
eponym
The reason we use standardized medical terms.
clarity or understanding
What is the "drop rule"?
This rule says you drop the combining vowel if the suffix starts with a vowel.
This prefix means “slow.”
Brady
This suffix means “pain.”
Algia
LASER is an example of this kind of term.
Acronym
If a term is misunderstood, this could result.
medical error
This is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
prefix?
This prefix means “fast.”
Tachy
This suffix means “cutting into.”
Tomy
Latin is often used in naming this part of the body.
Anatomy
Flashcards and repetition help improve this skill.
memorization or recall
This part is added to the end of a word to modify its meaning.
Suffix
This prefix means “outside.”
Extra
This suffix means “viewing with an instrument.”
scopy
Greek roots are commonly used to describe this (function or structure?).
Function
This kind of error may occur from incorrect pronunciation or use of a term.
miscommunication