Medical word roots are the basic core of all medical terms, built from Greek and Latin word parts. Prefixes and suffixes may be added to the word root to alter the term’s meaning. All medical terms have at least one word root.
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The definitions of the terms used in the quiz are from Basic Medical Language, 7th Edition, and Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition.
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Basic Medical Language, 7th Edition, by Danielle LaFleur Brooks and Myrna LaFleur Brooks , and Dale Levinsky.
This textbook fully engages the student in learning and using medical terminology. Ideal for 1 or 2 credit college courses, highschools, private schools, and self-learning.
NEW! Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition, by Myrna LaFleur Brooks, Danielle LaFleur Brooks, and Dale Levinsky is a leading innovative worktext. Ideal for in-class and online 2 or 3 credit college courses, highschool, and self-learning. First published in 1985!
