Introduction to Medical Terminology

Question 1

Identify the characteristics of eponyms. Check all that apply.abbreviated from longer phrasesderived from Greek or Latin wordscontain different forms based on word constructionderived from the proper names of peoplecan be deconstructed to interpret their meaningmay refer to medical procedures and techniques

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derived from the proper names of people; may refer to medical procedures and techniques

Question 2

CAP (for capsule)

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abbreviation

Question 3

AED (for automated external defibrillator)

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acronym

Question 4

TBI (for traumatic brain injury)

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acronym

Question 5

lt (for left) and rt (for right)

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abbreviation

Question 6

AD (for Alzheimer's disease)

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acronym

Question 7

PDD (for pervasive development disorder)

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acronym

Question 8

Language may qualify as jargon if it:

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is difficult for nonprofessionals to understand.

Question 9

GERD (for gastroesophageal reflux disease)

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acronym

Question 10

exam (for examination)

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abbreviation

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