Module 1: Medical Language Rules
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Bölüm anahatları
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This module will cover the basics of medical terminology - word origins, prefixes, suffixes, and how to combine words parts to create the medical terms we'll use in subsequent chapters. The terms and concepts learned here will be useful in any future career in the medical field.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Identify the various word parts in medical terminology. (Course Objective 1)
- Divide words into prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and combining vowel. (Course Objective 1)
- Apply spelling and pronunciation rules to creating words from prefixes, word roots, combining vowels, and suffixes. (Course Objectives 1 & 2)
- List commonly-used prefixes and suffixes and their meanings. (Course Objective 1)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 1 Introduction
- Read the "Introduction" and Chapter 1, "Introduction to Word Parts and Medical Language Rules" from the Medical Terminology textbook.
- Complete the Practice Activities. (Note: To receive a grade for this, you must click the "Practice Activities" link below.)
- Add your initial posts and responses to the Module 1 Discussion.
- Complete the Module 1 Quiz.
Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
Click the links below to access the reading and complete the discussion, exercises, and quiz.-
Use the navigation arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through each section of the chapter. You will finish the chapter when you arrive at the "References" section of the chapter. Make sure to watch the videos and utilize the pronunciation flashcards at the end of the chapter.
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