PPT-Medical Terminology Basic word roots and common suffixes

In medical terminology we used a word root and combine it with other word elements to form medical terms words made up of different parts or elements The root word mast is derived from the Greek word for breast . MEDICAL . TERMINOLOGY. &. ANATOMICAL POSITIONS. Language Objectives. Students will learn how medical terms are put together using prefixes, suffixes and rootwords.. Students will identify and draw the ways to divide the body. It is nearly impossible for even the most experienced health professional to be familiar with every medical term. However, knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and root words is essential. It is vital that every health professional be familiar with the commonly used medical terminology. . Chapter 1. Word Parts Are the Key. Understanding word parts and how they work together to form medical terms will reinforce your word-building skills. Most word . parts in medical terminology are of Latin origin. 8. roots (white). 3. prefix (pink). 2. suffixes (green). Lesson . 8. : Roots. 1. . Crat. , . cras. . = mix. Example Words: . Idiosyncrasy, procrastinate, crass, bureaucrat, autocrat. Lesson . 8. : Roots. Most come from Greek or Latin. As medicine advanced, more modern terms have come from German, French and English. Generally medical terms for determining illness or describing surgery have Greek origins.. Suffixes . This is a word part that is added to the end of a word to complete that term. In medical terminology, suffixes usually, but not always, indicate a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease. Word Elements (. pg. 3). Medical words consist of some or all of the following: . Word root. Combining form. Suffix. Prefix. Combination of these elements lead to the meaning of the word. . Word Root (. Word Parts / Building Blocks . Most medical terms are formed by a combination of basic word parts.. An understanding of how these parts work together makes interpreting medical language easier. . Root Words . Why learn Medical Terminology?. Medical . t. erms . convey the greatest amount of information with the least . confusion. and most . precision. .. The f. oundation . of . medical. . t. erms is . Greek. J. awad. . Assistant . Professor PHD . FICMS/CM . Medical terminology. Medical terminology: . Is . language.  used to precisely describe the . human body.  including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon in . It is to be used in the field of . Malak. . Qattan. Course Policies. Attendance is MANDATORY.. You . must bring your . notebook and take lecture notes.. Studying by medical . dictionary . will make this subject easier.. You are responsible for all notes given in class. These notes are in addition to anything in the textbook.. The main ideas:. Define Medical Terminology. .. 2. Word . Parts. .. 3. Combining . Forms. .. 4. Suffixes. Define Medical Terminology?. Medical terminology is a special vocabulary used by . health care professionals. Introduction. Medical terminology is the language of health care.. Medical terminology is much more concise than normal English for describing things of a medical nature.. By understanding terms, components, even complex words, can be broken down.. Lec:1. Assistant Instructor:. MSc. Kareem J. . Dhaidan. 2. Objectives. Define the four word parts used to build medical terms.. Define common medical combining forms.. Define common medical prefixes..