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Chapter 1 Root/ Def.
Common Questions on Chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DO NOT use a combining vowel When? | The suffix begins with a vowel |
| What is the MOST COMMON Combining vowel? | O |
| When reading words, what are the three steps? | 1. Suffix First 2. Then Prefix 3. Then Root or Roots |
| Root- | Foundation or subject of the term |
| Suffix- | Ending that gives essential meaning to the term |
| Prefix- | added to the beginning of a term when needed to further modify the root |
| Ultima- | Last syllable |
| Penult- | Second to last syllable |
| Antepenult- | Third to last Syllable |
| Medical Language as words to be memorized, instead... | they are sentences to be translated |
| What are the two foundations of Medical Language? | Greek and Latin |
| Why is Medical Language Necessary? | 1. Allows HCP to be clear 2. Allows to communicate quickly 3. Allows HCP to comfort patients |
| Eponyms | To put your name on something |
| Acronyms | To make a name with an end |
| Where did the foundation of western medicine come from? | Greece and Rome |