Define terminology that relates to the various elements and systems of the body.

Definition should include spelling and pronouncing terms related to

• common medical conditions (e.g., inflammation, swelling, pain)
• anatomical reference system (e.g., planes, regions, direction)
• structural units (e.g., cells, organs, tissues).

Process/Skill Questions:

• How can pronunciation affect the meaning of a term?
• Why is it important to spell a medical term correctly?
• Why is a basic foundation in suffix and prefix recognition helpful to all healthcare workers and to healthcare consumers?
• How do healthcare workers explain certain medical jargon to lay people and patients?
• What are look-alike sound-alike (LA/SA) medical terms?