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Medical terms are built from word parts. Those word parts are , , , and . When a word root is combined with a combining form vowel the word part is referred to as a . Identifying Word Parts in Medical TermsBy the end of this book, you will have identified hundreds of word parts within medical terms. Let’s start with some common medical terms that many non-medically trained people may be familiar with.
Osteoarthritis Intravenous Notice, when breaking down words that you place slashes between word parts and a slash on each side of a . Language ReviewBefore we begin analyzing the rules let’s complete a short language review that will assist with pronunciation and spelling.
Short Vowels Long Vowels Consonants Language RulesLanguage rules are a good place to start when building a medical terminology foundation. Many medical terms are built from word parts and can be translated . At first, literal translations sound awkward. Once you build a medical vocabulary and become proficient at using it, the awkwardness will slip away. For example, suffixes will no longer be stated and will be assumed. The definition of intravenous then becomes within the vein. Since you are at the beginning of building your medical terminology foundation, stay literal when applicable. It should be noted that as with all language rules there are always exceptions and we refer to those as . Language Rules for Building Medical Terms
Word part at the beginning of a medical term that changes the meaning of the word root. The foundational meaning of a word A word part added to the end of a word that changes the meaning of the word root The combining form vowel is used to join word parts and to ease pronunciation. The most common combining form vowel is an "o," but sometimes it is an "i" or an "e". A word root with a combining form vowel Follows the rules exactly Word parts that do not fit within the language rules additional words that makes the definition complete.
Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. This section shows the building of several medical words beginning with the letter A.
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