A Basic Rule for Using a Plural in Medical Terms

question 43

Multiple Choice

A basic rule for using a plural in medical terms is that with terms ending in ____.

• A) um, is to add an a
• B) us, is to add an i
• C) a, is to keep the a and add e
• D) is, is to keep the is and add es
• E) ue, is to add an i

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Definitions:

International Classification Of Diseases

A standardized system used worldwide for the classification of diseases and health conditions, facilitating global health information exchange and data comparison.

ICD-9-CM

stands for International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification, a system used in healthcare to code and classify diagnoses and procedures.

Medicare Modernization Act

Legislation passed in 2003 that made significant changes to Medicare, including the addition of prescription drug benefits (Medicare Part D).

Revised Codes

Updated versions of codes, such as those used in diagnostic coding, billing, or standard classification systems, to reflect changes or corrections.