Why This Matters for Nursing: Medical terminology is built from Greek and Latin roots. Understanding word parts helps you decode unfamiliar terms without a dictionary — essential when reading charts, orders, and research.
Words can be broken into three parts: - Prefix: Beginning (changes meaning) - Root: Core meaning - Suffix: Ending (often changes part of speech)
Example: un-help-ful - un- (prefix) = not - help (root) = assist - -ful (suffix) = full of
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