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Adenitis- infection and inflammation of a gland, especially a lymph node. Adipose tissue- another term for fatty tissue; it stores energy, insulates, and cushions the body. Adjuvant therapy- the use of drugs or radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer along with surgery.
Identify the roles of the four types of word parts used in forming medical terms. Use your knowledge of word parts to analyze unfamiliar medical terms. Describe the steps in locating a term in a medical dictionary. Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes introduced in this chapter.
Most medical terms contain at least one root, and they may also contain one or more prefixes or suffixes. This handout will describe how word parts create meaning to provide a strategy for decoding medical terminology and unfamiliar words in the English language.
basement membrane histological term for extracellular layer at base of epithelium, seen in the light microscope after use of certain dyes; includes basal lamina; constitutes the interface between epithelium and connective tissue.
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Medical Terminology Information Sheet: Medical Chart Organization: • Demographics and insurance • Flow sheets • Physician Orders • Visit notes • Laboratory results • Radiology results • Consultant notes • Other communications Types of Patient Encounter Notes: • •History and Physical o PE Physical Exam
With a combining form, the root word and a combining vowel such as i, e, o, or a may be combined with another root word, a prefi x, or a suffi x to describe a particular structure or condition. A frequently used term in EMS is CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that focuses on breaking down, pronouncing, and learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of anatomy and physiology.
This book contains 24 chapters divided into five modules. The first module provides an introduction to medical terminology by looking at basic medical word structures and how medical terms are built using word roots, prefixes, sufixes and combining vowels.
In this short workbook you will find basic medical terminology, anatomy vocabulary, common medical procedures and basic cancer terminology. Components of Medical Words