intro to med term flashcard

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What is the purpose of understanding the basic structure of medical terms, according to the passage?

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To be able to 'build' almost any medical term by understanding how the components fit together.

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Which of the following is NOT an element of medical terminology? A) Prefix, B) Combining Form, C) Suffix, D) Adjective

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Adjective

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Provide the definition of the word: Element.

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A part or aspect of something, especially one that is essential or characteristic.

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Provide the definition of the word: Prefix.

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A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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Provide the definition of the word: Root.

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The main part of a word that contains its basic meaning.

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Provide the definition of the word: Suffix.

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A word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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Provide the definition of the word: Word Terminal.

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The ending part of a word, often a suffix, that completes its meaning.

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What is an 'Element' in medical terminology?

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A word part used to form a medical term; each element in a medical term is essential and has its own meaning.

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What is a 'Medical Term'?

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A word made up of a combination of elements.

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Fill in the blank: The medical term formed by combining 'hemi', 'gastr', and 'ectomy' is _________

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hemigastrectomy