Title: Define common medical word roots.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Exploring Medical Terminology

Definitions should include the meaning of each root.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is understanding the meaning of a word root important?
- How does a word root differ from a prefix or a suffix?
- How can one determine the word root in a medical term?
- What is the role of the word root in identifying the organ or body system involved?