SUPERSTAR SUCCESS TIP: Read item 6 below carefully. Do not use terms that are listed in the “do not use” list or are used in the video. Do not use terms that have already been used by another group member. Your work should be original…not copied from another source.
- Before starting this assignment, I recommend that you watch the video posted in Unit 2 of our course titled, “Words of Wisdom from Your Instructor: How to Deconstruct Medical Terms”. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: “Words of Wisdom from Your Instructor: How to Deconstruct Medical Terms.”
- Find a root in the appendix of our textbook or in an online search of medical terms. Then change the root into three other terms by adding different prefixes and/or suffixes. These must be “actual” words that are of accepted use in medical language.
- Deconstruct each of your three medical terms. Tell what each word part is (prefix, root, and/or suffix) and define each word part.
- Give the definitions for each new medical term.
- Then use each term correctly in a sentence IN A MANNER THAT MAKES THE MEANING OF THE TERM CLEAR FROM CONTEXT.
- Be sure to review the ROOTS already posted on the discussion board for this assignment. Only use roots that have not been previously used. Also, do not use the examples given in the video or in these instructions for your post. (Don’t use the roots “thyroid”, “card”, or “nat” which are used in examples.)
- After posting your idea, respond to two other posts by members of your Discussion Group in a substantive and meaningful manner. Be sure to address the person by name, restate their three terms, and explain how you think understanding these terms will be helpful to you in the future.
- This is a graded activity. Please refer to the rubric for grading criteria.
- Original work is required for this assignment. Do not copy information from another student or directly from a reference source.
EXAMPLE:
The root is thyroid for this example.
1. Hyper-thyroid-ism: overactive or excessive production of thyroid hormones.
- Prefix is hyper- : excessive or above
- root is thyroid: thyroid gland
- suffix -ism: condition
- Sentence: Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body’s metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
2. Hypo-thyroid-ism: deficiency of thyroid hormone
- Prefix: hypo- : deficient; below; under; less than normal
- Root: thyroid: thyroid gland
- Suffix: -ism: condition
- Sentence: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Major symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin, and unexplained weight gain.
3. Thyroid-itis: inflammation of the thyroid gland.
- Root is thyroid: thyroid gland
- Suffix -itits: inflammation
- Sentence: The most obvious symptom of subacute thyroiditis is pain in the neck caused by a swollen and inflamed thyroid gland.
GUIDELINES
Grading
Please refer to the rubric for grading criteria. You can view the rubric for this assignment by clicking on the three dots (…) at the top right of the Discussion Board assignment screen.
Unit 2 Discussion Board
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Terms with
common root
and word
deconstruction
25 pts
Meets or Exceeds
Expectations
Provides a root and
three medical terms
using that root.
Deconstructs each
medical term, giving
the definition of each
word part (prefix, root,
suffix), as appropriate.
Response is clear and
organized. Work is
original and is not a
copy of examples
provided or a copy of
work from another
source.
13 pts
Developing
Performance
Some parts of the
three new medical
terms or
deconstruction are
missing or
incorrect.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Performance
Does not provide
response or
response is off
target. OR Work is
NOT original and is
a copy of examples
provided or a copy
of work from
another source.
25
pts
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Definitions
25 pts
Meets or Exceeds
Expected
Performance
Provides detailed
and accurate
definition of each
new medical term.
Work is original and
is not a copy of
examples provided
or a copy of work
from another source.
13 pts
Developing
Performance
Definitions of
three medical
terms are not
clear and accurate
or some are
missing.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Performance
Does not provide
response or response
is off target. OR Work
is NOT original and is
a copy of examples
provided or a copy of
work from another
source.
25
pts
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Sentences
25 pts
Meets or Exceeds
Expected
Performance
Provides sentences
using of each of the
three medical terms
that make the
meaning of the term
clear from the
context of the
sentence. Uses
proper English
grammar, complete
sentences, and
correct spelling and
punctuation. Work is
original and is not a
copy of examples
provided or a copy
of work from
another source.
13 pts
Developing
Performance
Makes comments to
the question or task
that are generally on
target. Some items
may be incorrect or
missing. For
example, the
meanings of all of
the terms are not
clear from the
context in the
sentence. OR The
sentences do not
use proper English
grammar, are not
complete sentences
or do not use correct
spelling and
punctuation.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Performance
Does not provide
response or
response is off
target. For example,
sentences are
provided, but terms
are used incorrectly.
OR Work is NOT
original and is a
copy of examples
provided or a copy
of work from
another source.
25
pts
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
Outcome
Replies
25 pts
Meets or Exceeds
Expected
Performance
Replies with
substantive and
well informed
comments or
feedback to at least
2 colleagues.
Addresses the
person by name,
restates their three
terms, and explains
how understanding
these terms will be
helpful to you in the
future.
13 pts
Developing
Performance
Replies with
substantive and
generally well
informed comments
or feedback to one
colleague. OR
Replies to 2
colleagues with
comments that are
missing one of the
required parts:
Addresses the
person by name,
restates their three
terms, and explains
how understanding
these terms will be
helpful to you in the
future.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Performance
Does not reply to
colleagues OR
Provides minimal
replies to colleagues
that do not include 2
of the required
parts: Addresses
the person by name,
restates their three
terms, and explains
how understanding
these terms will be
helpful to you in the
future.
25
pts
Total Points: 100
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