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Introduction to Medical Terminology

Question 1 • Medical Terminology - EL3620

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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abbreviated from longer phrases
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derived from Greek or Latin words
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contain different forms based on word construction
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derived from the proper names of people
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can be deconstructed to interpret their meaning
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may refer to medical procedures and techniques

Explanation

Eponyms are terms named after people, so they are derived from proper names. In medicine, an eponym may name a procedure or technique, as well as a disease or anatomical feature. They are not generally formed from Greek or Latin roots or deconstructed into word parts to determine their meaning.

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