Chapter 2 Terminology Flashcards
Medical Terminology for Sterile Processing Technicians
1
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STAT
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Abbreviation for the Latin term “statim,” meaning immediately or at once
2
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Word elements
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Parts of a word
3
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Root (word element)
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Tells the primary meaning of a word; also call base word element
4
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Prefix (word element)
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Comes before the root word element
5
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Suffix (word element)
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Come after the root word element
6
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Combining Vowel
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Letter (typically an “o” that is sometimes used to ease the pronunciation of a medical word
