Topic 3:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts

Textbook Activity

I. Objective 2: Define, pronounce, and spell medical terms NOT built from word parts. (p. 72)

The terms you will learn for this topic are NOT built from word parts but are terms from modern language and other origins. They may contain word parts, but they are difficult to translate to learn their meaning. An abscess is an example of a term NOT built from word parts. Memorization is the primary method for learning these terms.

Read the content and complete the exercises. (pp. 72-77)

Check your answers using the Answer Key, Appendix C, at the back of your textbook.

Textbook Activity Online (Optional)

l. Pronunciation and Spelling

Turn to p. 77 of your textbook and follow the instructions for Exercise H, Practice Online, to practice pronunciation and spelling of the terms you have just learned.

II. Animations

Select Resources > Animations Part 2 > arrow upper right of the screen.

• Bacteria
• Fungus
• Mohs Surgery
• Virus