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This document provides an introduction to medical terminology by outlining the four key components used to construct medical terms: word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. It explains that word roots provide the general meaning, prefixes give information like location or number, and suffixes add meaning and indicate the type of term, like an adjective or procedure. The document also briefly discusses interpreting terms, plural endings, abbreviations, the medical record, healthcare settings, and the importance of confidentiality.
Bio Chpt1
- 1. Introduction to Medical TerminologyPresented by: Adrienne Moore
- 2. Construction of Medical TermsFour Key Components
- 3. Word RootsIs the foundation of a medical term
- 4. Provides us with the general meaning of the word
- 5. Indicates the body system or part of the body being discussedCombining Vowel/FormA vowel (usually o) that links the word root to another word root or suffix
- 6. Makes pronouncing long medical terms easier
- 7. Utilized in two places: between word root &suffix/ between two word rootsPrefixesForms new medical terms
- 8. Frequently gives information on:
- 10. Number of parts
- 11. Time
- 13. SuffixesAttatched at the end of a word
- 14. Adds meaning
- 15. Every medical term must have one
- 16. Has four types
- 17. Common suffixes e.g –cise ( to cut)
- 18. Adjective sufiixese.g –ac (pertaining to)
- 19. Surgical sufiixese.g – centesis ( puncture to w/draw fluid)
- 20. Procedural sufixese.g – gram ( record or picture)Suffixes/Continued
- 21. Word BuildingInterpreting Medical termsPronunciation Spelling
- 22. Singular and Plural Endings
- 23. Abbreviation Are commonly used in the medical field
- 25. Very vital
- 26. Spelling the word out The Medical Record Document that details a patient’s hospital stay Common elements History and physicalPhysician’s order Nurse’s notes Physician’s progress notes Diagnostic reports
- 28. Provides services to diagnose for a short period
- 29. Specialty Care
- 30. Provide care for very specific types of diseasesConfidentiality Very Vital/ImportantSecure patientHIPPA