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 . 2. Learning Outcomes. Recognize how suffixes are used when building medical words.. Identify adjective, noun, and diminutive suffixes.. Be aware of suffixes that have more than one meaning.. Learning Outcomes. 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. . A suffix is a letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word or . root. to change its meaning or change it into a different word group ( e.g. from verb to noun, etc..) . teach (verb)+ . er. 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. English 2. Directions. Take notes on your new roots.. Materials: . RAW Book. Pen / pencil. Fus. . Definition: pour. Example: profuse – abundant or plentiful . Other examples? . Fusion, infuse . Challenge Word: effusive (. 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. GB chapter 3 the lexicon. Sandra Powell. EDUC 5658 Pedagogical grammar. Word forms/ morphology. Morphology is study of grammar at the level of the WORD.. In English, words can be added on to and changed in certain patterned ways.. base, . most of us are familiar with them in . the case . of native . . English . words. For . example. :. LESSON VIII. In . the same way, many English words of Latin origin have been. formed . Proceedings of AJL 2 Nominalization and Adjectivization by Japanese Suffixes: - sa, - sei, - na, and - teki K aji Hanna International Christian University 1 Introduction This paper discusses the 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. 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.. Objectives . At the end of this lecture the students will be able to:. Define common medical terms used in nursing care plan.. Identify the medical terminology in medical record reports.. Relate common medical terms common in disease states. 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..