Chapter 1 Word Pronunciations

Word Pronunciations The pronunciation of each medical term is governed by the following rules: The primary accent is indicated by an underlining. The secondary accent is indicated by (′) When an unmarked vowel ends a syllable, it is long. When a syllable ends with a consonant, its unmarked vowel is short.

Word Pronunciations The basic rules for the phonetic spellings used in this text: An unmarked vowel ending a syllable is long. It is indicated by a macron (ˉ) Examples: urease (u-re-ās); abate (ah-bāt) A short vowel that is the syllable or that ends the syllable is indicated by a breve (˘) Examples: apophysis (ă-pof-i-sis)

Allied Health Professions Dentistry: Dental hygienists, dental assistants Dietetics: Dietitians, dietetic technicians, dietetic assistants Emergency Medical Services: Emergency medical technicians and paramedics Imaging modalities: Radiologic technologists and technicians, radiation therapists Medicine: Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, nuclear medicine technologists, surgical technologists, medical assistants

Allied Health Professions Nursing: Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses Optometry: Dispensing opticians Pharmacy: Pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides Physical therapy: Physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and aides Respiratory care practitioners: Respiratory therapists Veterinary medicine: Veterinary technologists and technicians, animal care and service workers

Allied Health Professions Miscellaneous technologists and Technicians: Clinical laboratory (medical) technologists and technicians; medical, dental, and ophthalmic laboratory technicians; nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides, medical assistants