This document provides an introduction to medical terminology by outlining the four key components used to construct medical terms: word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. It explains that word roots provide the general meaning, prefixes give information like location or number, and suffixes add meaning and indicate the type of term, like an adjective or procedure. The document also briefly discusses interpreting terms, plural endings, abbreviations, the medical record, healthcare settings, and the importance of confidentiality.

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology Presented by: Adrienne Moore

2. Construction of Medical Terms Four Key Components

4. Provides us with the general meaning of the word

6. Makes pronouncing long medical terms easier

8. Frequently gives information on:

9. Location of organs

10. Number of parts

11. Time

14. Adds meaning

15. Every medical term must have one

16. Has four types

17. Common suffixes e.g –cise ( to cut)

18. Adjective sufiixese.g –ac (pertaining to)

19. Surgical sufiixese.g – centesis ( puncture to w/draw fluid)

21. Word Building Interpreting Medical terms Pronunciation Spelling

22. Singular and Plural Endings

24. May cause confusion

25. Very vital

28. Provides services to diagnose for a short period

29. Specialty Care