A. spelling medical words.
B. pronouncing medical words.
C. analyzing medical words.
D. all of the above. ✔️Ans - D. all of the above.
Medical language is the key to a successful career in the healthcare field.
A. True
B. False ✔️Ans - A. True
The study of word origins is:
A. medicology.
B. etymology.
C. greekology.
D. logistics. ✔️Ans - B. etymology.
The origin of medical language is in:
A. Latin.
B. Greek.
C. many languages, including Latin and Greek.
D. Latin and Greek. ✔️Ans - C. many languages, including Latin and
Greek.
On the x-ray, Irene Rainer's spine shows several ________ that are
misaligned.
A. vertebrae
B. vertebra
C. vertebri
D. vertebras ✔️Ans - A. vertebrae
, To change a singular Latin noun that ends in -a into its plural form, you
change the -a to -ae.
A. True
B. False ✔️Ans - A. True
To change a singular Latin noun that ends in -is into its plural form, you
change the -is to -es.
A. True
B. False ✔️Ans - A. True
Which is the foundation of a medical word?
A. combining vowel
B. combining form
C. prefix
D. suffix ✔️Ans - B. combining form
Which basic rule is correct for building medical words?
A. Join the suffix to the beginning of the combining form.
B. Join the prefix to the beginning of the combining form.
C. Join the prefix to the end of the combining form.
D. Always add a hyphen along with the prefix. ✔️Ans - B. Join the prefix
to the beginning of the combining form.
The medical word part that gives a medical word its meaning is the:
A. prefix.
B. hyphen.
C. combining form.
D. suffix. ✔️Ans - C. combining form.
The parts of a combining form include the:
A. prefix and a hyphen.
B. root and a suffix.
C. root and the combining vowel.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studycafe. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £8.93. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.