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?