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Chapter 1

Medical Terminology

TermDefinition
word root foundation of the word
prefix beginning of the word
suffix end of the word
combining vowel vowel that links the word root to another word root or a suffix
combining form consists of the word root and its combining vowel written in a word root/vowel form
word building consists of putting together two or more word elements to form a variety of terms
abbreviations commonly used in the medical profession as a way of saving time
medical record chart documents the details of a patients hospital stay
Electronic Medical Record software program allows for entering of patient information via a computer or tablet, which then organizes and stores the data
Pharmocology study of the origin, characteristics, and effects of drugs
chemical name describes the chemical formula or molecular structure of a particular drug
generic/nonproprietary name recognized and accepted as the official name for a drug
brand name/proprietary name trademark for the drug
prescription drug can only be ordered by licensed healthcare practiotioners
prescription written explanation to the pharmacist regarding the name of the medication, the dosage, and the times of administration
over-the-counter-drug drug that does not require a prescription
Drug Enforcement Administration enforces the control of these drugs
control substances have a potential for being addictive or abused
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