(Optional) Assemble word elements to form medical terms related to the nervous system.
Assembling word elements should include
- defining combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes used to describe the system
- pronouncing terms
- spelling terms
- defining terms
- relating terms to the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological diseases and conditions.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms important?
- Why is it essential to define medical terms according to dictionary standards?
- How might you use medical terms relating to the nervous system in professional or lay communication?