• Basic Medical Terminology

Basic Medical Terminology

PrefixesPrefixes are word parts that are conjoined with a root word.Prefixes are placed in front of the root word and begin the medical term.The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it.Prefix ReferenceIn the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms.These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words.In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. Rafter cracked roof.