Title: Explain commonly used prefixes, roots, and suffixes in medical terminology.
Course: Respiratory Therapy I (14061-I) > Section: Using Medical Terminology

Explanation should include dividing medical terms into prefix, root, and suffix to determine their meanings based on Greek, Latin, and other language origins.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between the prefixes hyper- and hypo-? What common medical terms illustrate each?
- What is the difference between the suffixes -itis and -algia? What common medical terms illustrate each?
- Why are Greek and Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes the basis of medical terminology?
- Why is English the international language for health care?