Basic Medical Terminology

This document presents a focused collection of over 40 key medical terminology questions and answers specifically from Module 1 of Medical Terminology for Health Professions, tailored for BIO 110 at Liberty University. Each term is broken down by word parts (prefixes, roots, and suffixes) and is followed by a clear, exam-ready definition. The content emphasizes foundational concepts in medical language and introduces essential terminology used in fields like anatomy, disease processes, diagnosti...

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