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The word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to modify its meaning is the:
The word part that contains the fundamental meaning of the word is the:
The word part that is attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning is the:
What does a combining vowel do?
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In the medical term arthritis, '-itis' is the:
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In the medical term subhepatic, 'sub-' is the:
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In the medical term intravenous, 'ven' is the:
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In the medical term 'naturopathy', 'o' is the:
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What is the most common combining vowel?
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All medical terms have at least one:
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A combining form is made up of a:
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To define a medical term, the definition usually begins with the:
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In the medical term 'sub/hepat/ic', which part is the prefix?
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In the medical term 'oste/o/athr/o/pathy', which part is the suffix?
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In the medical term 'intra/ven/ous', which part is the root word?
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What does 'arthr' represent?
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What does '-ic' represent?
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What does 'o' represent?
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What does 'hypo-' represent?
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What does 'Cardi/o' represent?
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What does '-itis' represent?
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What does 'hepat' represent?
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What does '-oma' represent?
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What does 'derm' represent?
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What does '-gram' represent?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Fundamentals
- A prefix modifies the meaning of a root word, appearing at the beginning of the term.
- The root word holds the fundamental meaning of a medical term, serving as the core around which terms are built.
- A suffix is added to the end of a root word to modify its meaning or indicate a procedure, condition, or disease.
- A combining vowel, typically 'o', facilitates the connection of multiple word parts, improving pronunciation and flow.
Parts of Medical Terms
- In the word arthritis, '-itis' is identified as a suffix that indicates inflammation.
- The medical term subhepatic uses 'sub-' as a prefix, indicating position relative to the liver.
- In intravenous, 'ven' serves as the root word, describing veins.
Role of Combining Vowels
- The combining vowel in naturopathy is 'o', aiding in the formation of a combining form.
- The most frequently used combining vowel in medical terminology is 'o'.
- A combining form consists of a root word followed by a combining vowel, allowing flexibility in creating terms.
Structure of Medical Terms
- To define medical terms accurately, begin with the suffix, which often describes the condition or procedure.
- In sub/hepat/ic, 'sub-' functions as the prefix, while in oste/o/athr/o/pathy, '-pathy' is the suffix.
- The root word in intra/ven/ous is identified as ven.
Examples of Medical Components
- arthr refers to the word root for joints.
- Common suffixes include -ic, -itis, -oma, and -gram, each indicating specific types of conditions.
- derm is a word root related to skin.
Miscellaneous
- hypo- is a prefix indicating deficiency or below normal levels.
- Cardi/o represents a combining form related to the heart.
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Test your knowledge of the foundational elements of medical terminology with these flashcards. This chapter focuses on prefixes, root words, and suffixes, as well as other key components that make up medical language. Perfect for students in healthcare-related fields.
