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Medterm — 7-topic bundle

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Medical Terminology and Basic Word Parts
  2. Body Organization, Directional Terms, and Diagnostic Procedures
  3. Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems
  4. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic/Immune Systems
  5. Respiratory and Digestive Systems
  6. Urinary and Reproductive Systems
  7. Nervous and Endocrine Systems; Special Senses

Study Notes

Introduction to Medical Terminology and Basic Word Parts

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Medical terms are primarily made up of three types of word parts:

  • Root: The core meaning of the word. It usually describes a body part, organ, or condition.
  • Prefix: A word part added before the root. It modifies the meaning of the root, often indicating location, time, number, or status.
  • Suffix: A word part added after the root. It also modifies the meaning, often indicating a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech.
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