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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Learning vocabulary requires review, review and more review The more ways you review the more likely you are to remember the vocabulary Write the words, say the words, read the words and then do it again in a different way. Flash cards Matching words to definitions

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary • Learning vocabulary requires review, review and more review • The more ways you review the more likely you are to remember the vocabulary • Write the words, say the words, read the words and then do it again in a different way • Flash cards • Matching words to definitions • Crossword puzzles • Hangman • Medical case studies • Connect word to body systems, use pictures, use colors example words related to cardiovascular system in red

  2. Medical Terminology Medical terms can be broken into three distinct parts • WORD ROOTS the central part of the word • PREFIXbeginning of word distinguishes a component of the word • SUFFIX found at the end of the word and signifies specific features such as the circumstances of a illness, or an action that will be used • Joining vowel most often “o” can be “e” or “i” Note: Reading medical word starts with suffix (right to left) • Example: Cardi/o/logy

  3. Prefix

  4. Prefix

  5. Word Roots

  6. Word Root

  7. Word Root

  8. Word Root

  9. Word Root

  10. Suffix

  11. Suffix

  12. Common Medical Abbreviations

  13. Common Medical Abbreviations

  14. Interpret these words • Apnea • Dyspnea • Bradypnea • Tachypnea • Orthopnea • Arrhythmia • Encephalitis • Ophthalmology • Otoscope • Hypertension • Hyperthyroidism • Hyperthermia • Hypotension • Hypothyroidism • Hypothermia • Dermatology • Hepatomegaly • Tachycardia

  15. Pre-TestDefine the following words • Apnea • Arrhythmia • Hypertension • Hyperthermia • Hyperthyroidism • Dermatology • Ophthalmology • Orthopnea • Dyspnea • Polyarthritis • Hepatomeglia • Hemorrhage • Encephalitis • Emesis • Dysmenorrheal • Psychology

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