Question

Discussion: Part One: Using the directional terms in the table from your textbook, describe how you, or someone close by you, is sitting or standing. Include at least 5 of the terms describing body positioning and movement. Then describe the opposite (for example, if you said your foot was plantar flexed, use dorsiflexed) for all of the terms you used, and make a guess whether you would be comfortable in that position. Your response should be posted to the Discussion Area below. By the end of the week, begin commenting on at least 2 of your peers' responses. Ask questions, further the discussion of the topic, reinforce a response, or add another dimension to the discussion. Always use constructive language. Part Two Think of a few examples or do some research into examples where the prefix or suffix of a root word changes the meaning from one term to another. Why is it critical for medical professionals to understand and use prefixes and suffixes carefully?

Answer 1

Prefix and suffix of a root word is an essential strategy which gives a structured and meaning for a medical term. It is very important for healthcare professionals to learn different prefix and suffix words along with their meanings. It is very critical to learn because most of the words are from Latin or Greek but It makes health care professionals improve their knowledge and skills of using various kinds of terms in different areas. The prefix is a first word attached to the root and suffix is the last word. The medical term is a scientific word used worldwide, so learning with prefix and suffix will improve the vocabulary and able to construct medical words.

For Ex:

Prefix

• Myocarditis - Myo (prefix) muscle(middle) layer of the heart.
• Gastritis - gast- prefix - stomach

Suffix

• Pancreatitis - itis - suffix - inflammation
• cardiomegaly - megaly - enlargement