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Question 15 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

What is the main advantage of abbreviating medical terminology?

Answer
A
It communicates important thoughts quickly and accurately.
B
It shortens medical terminology, all of which involves long words.
C
It translates medical terminology, which is always in a foreign language.
D
It communicates important thoughts using codes.

Explanation

Abbreviations let healthcare workers share important information more quickly while maintaining accuracy when the abbreviations are understood. Choice A describes this benefit. Abbreviating is not mainly about translating foreign words or communicating in codes, and not all medical terms are long.

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