dental terminology
study of words and terms related to dental sciences
dental terminology is often derived from what to the anatomic structures
proximity or nearness
dental terminology is formed by a combination of small words often linked together in a
building block or word chain
prefix
often begin a word
prefixes commonly indicate
-quantity-condition-location-size/color
root word
main section of a term that provides its foundation or basic meaning
combining form of root words
occurs when two are connected together with a combining vowel
the most common vowel used in combining form dental root words
o
suffix
end of a root word to describe or qualify the word meaning
suffix can be used to signify the following
-amount-condition-procedure-state of being
acronyms
initials or combinations of word pieces that represent a specific word
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
OSHA
Occupational Safety Health Administration
ADA
American Dental Association
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CDC
Center of Disease Control
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
homophone
words similar in sound or spelling but have different meanings
eponym
words denoting their namesake or identity