MDRAO CHAPTER 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
tomy
to cut into
algia
pain
Medical Greek
3/4 of terms originate from greek
Medical Latin
1/4 of terms originate from latin
How does medical terminology help MDRs?
Allows healthcare professional to accurately communication and eliminate risk of
interpretation
Roots
main part of the medical word, may be modified by prefix or suffix
Prefixes
often placed before root to modify roots meaning
Suffixes
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
tomy
to cut into
algia
pain
Medical Greek
3/4 of terms originate from greek
Medical Latin
1/4 of terms originate from latin
How does medical terminology help MDRs?
Allows healthcare professional to accurately communication and eliminate risk of
interpretation
Roots
main part of the medical word, may be modified by prefix or suffix
Prefixes
often placed before root to modify roots meaning
Suffixes
