Discuss word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms.

Medical Terminology

In a four-page essay, address the following questions.

Part A: Discuss word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms.

Part B: Explain how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids you to pronounce medical words or phrases correctly. Give at least 3 examples of medical words that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly. What effect could mispronouncing these 3 words have on patients?

Part C: Choose one of the major systems you learned about in Lessons 1 through 4. In your own words, describe the major organs within that system, how they work together to perform the major functions of the system, and at least 2 illnesses related to the system.

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