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Introduction To Medical Terminology
Introduction To Medical Terminology
Introduction To Medical Terminology
to
Medical Terminology
Doodle Notes
Don’t be puzzled by
Medical Terminology
Medical terms can seem long and intimidating, but they
don’t have to be scary.
■ They can be broken down into smaller pieces.
■ Each part of the word is a piece of a puzzle.
■ Analysis of the word parts will make medical
terminology easier to understand and remember.
Sources of Medical Terms
& 5 Types of Word Parts
Most medical terminology word parts
come from two sources.
■ Geek
■ Latin
▪ Examples:
– cardi -
– cephal –
– gastr –
– cyt –
Prefix Suffix
suffix
Root word
Putting the Pieces Together
■ Determine a medical word’s meaning by looking at the components
and putting the meaning of the pieces of the puzzle together.
Remember!
If there is any doubt about the correct meaning of a word,
use a medical dictionary (appendix, internet) to double check the definition
Prefix Suffix
suffix
Root word