This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts combined together. Such medical terms are called: ... (Read 66 times)

crobinson2013

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
on: Jun 27, 2018
Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts combined together. Such medical terms are called:
 
  A) abbreviations
  B) acronyms
  C) eponyms
  D) constructed terms

Question 2

The combining form that means cochlea is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Cnarkel

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Word partsincluding prefixes, suffixes, and word rootsand combining forms create constructed terms. The key to learning constructed terms is to first learn the meaning of the various word parts. Eponyms are terms derived from names of individuals. Acronyms are words derived from the first letters of words in a compound term.

Answer to Question 2

cochle/o


crobinson2013

  • Member
  • Posts: 535
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bitingbit

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Stimuli Used in a Test of Word Recognition Stimuli Used in a Test of Word Recognition
A sod house in North Dakota, 1896. Individual “bricks” of sod were hewn from the ground and stacked A sod house in North Dakota, 1896. Individual “bricks” of sod were hewn from the ground and stacked
Exterior View of Tholos, The So-called Treasury of Atreus Exterior View of Tholos, The So-called Treasury of Atreus
Foods made with fat substitutes aren’t calorie free Foods made with fat substitutes aren’t calorie free
Parts or anatomy of a Knife Parts or anatomy of a Knife
Summary of Functions of Principal Parts of the Brain Summary of Functions of Principal Parts of the Brain
Video: Lipid digestion - mouth, stomach and small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library