10 Questions
What is the main part of a medical term that denotes the meaning of the word?
Root word
In forming the plural form of medical terms, what is the rule to follow?
Change the end of the word
What is the purpose of a combining vowel in a medical term?
To make pronunciation easier
What should be used if the suffix of a medical term starts with a consonant?
Combining vowel
Where is the prefix found in a medical term?
At the beginning of the term
What is the main part of a medical term that denotes the meaning of the word?
Root word
Where is the combining vowel added in a medical term?
Between the root word and suffix
What is the purpose of a prefix in a medical term?
Shows how meaning is assigned to the word
In forming the plural form of medical terms, what is the rule to follow?
Change the end of the word
What should be used if the suffix of a medical term starts with a consonant?
Combining vowel
Test your knowledge of medical terminologies and abbreviations with this quiz. Learn about the three basic parts of a medical term: root word, prefix, and suffix, and how they contribute to the overall meaning of the term.
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