Title: Apply the components of medical terminology (i.e., prefixes, word roots, suffixes).
Course: Medical Coding and Billing I (14151-III) > Section: Understanding Medical Terminology

Application should include

- spelling components correctly
- using medical terms in sentences, both oral and written
- distinguishing among potentially confusing terms that look or sound alike.

Process/Skill Questions

- Why is correct spelling of medical terms essential?
- What are effective methods for improving spelling abilities, particularly with regard to medical terminology?
- What are different ways of locating a term in a medical dictionary or in other sources?
- What is the significance of all-capital letters in the pronunciation of medical terms?