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Why is a thorough knowledge of human anatomy essential for coding?
It is essential for successful coding and understanding medical terminology.
What are the objectives of this chapter?
- Understand the language of medicine
- Review word elements such as combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes
- Acquire an understanding of procedural and diagnostic terms
- Understand anatomy as it relates to coding
What is the base of a medical term called?
Root
What are the components that make up medical terminology?
- Root words
- Prefixes
- Suffixes
What does the Latin phrase ‘pro re nata’ mean?
When necessary
How do combining vowels function in medical terminology?
They link root words with suffixes or other root words and make terms easier to pronounce.
What are the most common combining vowels?
- O
- I
What is a combining form?
A root word with a combining vowel.
Fill in the blank: A medical term must contain at least one ______.
root or base word
True or False: A root word can only have one meaning.
False
What is the combining vowel used between root words?
It is always placed between two root words.
What is the combining vowel used in ‘Cystoscopy’?
O
What does ‘Derm/o’ refer to in the Integumentary System?
Skin
What does ‘Arthr/o’ refer to in the Musculoskeletal System?
Joint
What does ‘Seb/o’ refer to?
Sebum, sebaceous gland
What does ‘Trich/o’ refer to?
Hair
Which body system does ‘Hidr/o’ belong to?
Integumentary System
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Kerat/o’ refers to ______.
Keratin, horny layer of skin
What is the definition of ‘Chondr/o’?
Cartilage
What does ‘Fasci/o’ refer to?
Fascia
What is the significance of understanding word parts in medical terminology?
It makes interpretation of complex medical terms easier.
