Medical Terminology Basics

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What should be considered when assigning a meaning to a root word?

  • The field of study (correct)
  • The prefix of the word
  • The suffix of the word
  • The length of the word

What is a compound word?

  • A word with a suffix only
  • A word with a prefix and a suffix
  • A word containing only one root
  • A word containing more than one root (correct)

What is the purpose of a combining vowel in a word?

  • To indicate the prefix of the word
  • To change the meaning of the root word
  • To aid in the pronunciation of the word (correct)
  • To separate the root from the suffix

What happens when a suffix beginning with a vowel is added to a root word?

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What happens when a suffix is added to a word ending in x?

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What is the term for a root word shown with a combining vowel?

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What is the correct plural form of the word 'sinus'?

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What does the prefix 'uni-' mean in the word 'unilateral'?

<p>One (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural form of the word 'phalanx'?

<p>Phalanges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural form of the word 'carcinoma'?

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What is the function of a prefix in a word?

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What happens to the singular ending '-on' or '-um' when forming the plural?

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What does the root word 'gen' represent in the word 'myelogenous'?

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What type of words do suffixes '-osis', '-iasis', '-esis', or '-asis' denote?

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What do the adjective suffixes mean in medical terminology?

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What happens to the first 's' in a word ending with the suffix '-sis' when forming an adjective?

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Why do medical words have special plural forms?

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What is the purpose of Table 1-4 in the context of medical terminology?

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Flashcards

Combining Vowel Purpose

Improves pronunciation of words by connecting root words and suffixes.

Compound Word

A word made of more than one root word.

Suffix to Root with Vowel

Combining vowel usually not needed when suffix starts with a vowel.

Suffix after 'x'

The 'x' changes to 'g' or 'c' based on preceding consonant.

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Combining Form

A root word with a combining vowel.

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Plural 'sinus'

Sinuses

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Prefix 'uni-' meaning

One

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Plural 'phalanx'

Phalanges

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Plural 'carcinoma'

Carcinomata

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Prefix Function

Modifies the meaning of a word or root.

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Plural '-on' or '-um'

Changes to '-a'.

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'gen' in 'myelogenous'

refers to origin in the word.

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Suffixes '-osis', '-iasis', etc.

Denoting abnormal conditions.

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Adjective Suffixes Medical

Meaning 'pertaining to', 'like', 'resembling'.

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Suffix '-sis' to adjective

's' changes to 't'.

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Medical Word Plural Forms

Special plurals form based on word ending.

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Table 1-4 Purpose

Provides rules for medical term plural formation.

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