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Match each item with the correct description below.

-Languages used in medical terms
A)Terms built from word parts
B)Terms not built from word parts
C)Acronym
D)Modern language
E)Eponym
F)Greek and Latin

Question

MATCHING
Match each item with the correct description below.

-Languages used in medical terms
A)Terms built from word parts
B)Terms not built from word parts
C)Acronym
D)Modern language
E)Eponym
F)Greek and Latin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Greek and Latin are the languages commonly used in medical terms.

Answer: A 
 Terms built from word parts are formed by combining word elements such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Answer: B 
 Terms not built from word parts are not formed by combining word elements and often have a meaning specific to the medical field.

Answer: C 
 An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name or phrase.

Answer: D 
 Modern language may be used in medical terms when referring to new technologies or procedures, but Greek and Latin remain the primary languages used in the medical field.

Answer: E 
 An eponym is a term that is named after a person, often a scientist or physician who first identified a disease or condition.

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