Medical Terminologies and Abbreviations Quiz
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What is the main part of a medical term that denotes the meaning of the word?

  • Combining vowel
  • Prefix
  • Root word (correct)
  • Suffix

    • In forming the plural form of medical terms, what is the rule to follow?

  • Add -s at the end of the word
  • Change the end of the word (correct)
  • Add -es at the end of the word
  • Change the prefix of the word

    • What is the purpose of a combining vowel in a medical term?

  • To connect the prefix and suffix
  • To make pronunciation easier (correct)
  • To indicate plurality
  • To change the meaning of the root word

    • What should be used if the suffix of a medical term starts with a consonant?

    <p>Combining vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the prefix found in a medical term?

    <p>At the beginning of the term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main part of a medical term that denotes the meaning of the word?

    <p>Root word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the combining vowel added in a medical term?

    <p>Between the root word and suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a prefix in a medical term?

    <p>Shows how meaning is assigned to the word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In forming the plural form of medical terms, what is the rule to follow?

    <p>Change the end of the word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used if the suffix of a medical term starts with a consonant?

    <p>Combining vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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