Module 1 - Introduction To Medical Terminology

Question 1

A medical term may have three parts:

Answer 1

• Prefix
• Word Root
• Suffix

Question 2

Prefix

Answer 2

Found at the beginning of the word and modify the word’s meaning

Question 3

Suffix

Answer 3

Found at the end of a word and modify the word’s meaning

Question 4

Word Roots

Answer 4

• The foundation of a word that gives it meaning
• Typically describe the part of the body or organ involved
• Usually combined with a vowel at the end (often an “o”)

Question 5

Rules for using combining form vowels:

Answer 5

1. A combining vowel is used when the suffix begins with a consonant
2. A combining vowel is not used when the suffix already begins with a vowel
3. A combining vowel is used when two or more word roots are joined