Objectives
Studying and applying the material in this chapter will help you to:
* Understand the importance of being able to write, read, and communicate using medical terminology
* Identify common roots and combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes
* Break down medical terms into their component parts and interpret the terms correctly
* Use the spelling and pronunciation guidelines for medical terms derived from Greek and Latin
* Define common abbreviations and interpret common symbols
* Evaluate the features of a medical dictionary to determine its value as a reference for your specialty area
* Approach the learning of medical terminology by using a variety of study techniques
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