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By learning some of the most common root words, prefixes, and suffixes, and by using a , you will gain a good working knowledge of medical terminology. This will help in your career as an EMT-I and aid in communication with patients, hospital personnel, and coworkers.

Learning will assist you in documentation and decrease the length of your reports. Remember to only use standard, accepted, and approved abbreviations when completing your trip reports and medical documentation.

The terms listed in this chapter are but a select few of the most commonly used prefixes, suffixes, and root words. As you continue throughout this text and throughout your career, you will continuously add to your medical vocabulary.