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faduma

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Different spellings of medical terms are acceptable.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and meanings of medical terms?
 
  A) Greek and French
  B) Greek and Latin
  C) English and German
  D) Latin and Spanish



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: It is okay to pronounce terms differently, but correct spelling is critical.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The ancient Greeks are considered the fathers of modern medicine. The Romans advanced medicine with their own experiments and observations. They added Latin terms to the growing body of medical language.



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