Title: Assemble word elements to form medical terms related to the endocrine system.
Course: Medical Terminology (14154-II) > Section: Understanding the Endocrine System

Assembling word elements should include

- defining root words, prefixes, and suffixes 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 one use medical terms relating to the nervous system in professional or lay communication?