Medical Terminology Combining Forms Quiz

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What happens when you combine the root 'neur' with the suffix 'itis'?

  • The root changes its spelling
  • The suffix 'itis' changes its spelling
  • The combining vowel 'o' is omitted from the root (correct)
  • The combining vowel 'o' is added to the root

What modification occurs when adding a suffix to a word ending in 'x'?

  • The x is always changed to a g
  • The x is changed to a g if there is a consonant before it, and to a c otherwise (correct)
  • The x remains unchanged
  • The x is always changed to a c

Which language does the word 'muscle' originate from?

  • Latin (correct)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Greek

What is the meaning of the combining form 'neur'?

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What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

<p>Before (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'poikilo-'?

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'dextr/o'?

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

What does the prefix 'post-' signify?

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'syn-'?

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What does the prefix 'tel/e-' indicate?

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What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?

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Which suffix means 'specialist in a field of study'?

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What does the suffix -ac signify?

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Which suffix indicates 'like or resembling mucus'?

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ile?

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Which suffix denotes 'pertaining to circulation'?

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Flashcards

neur + -itis

Combining vowel 'o' is omitted from the root.

Suffixes added to words ending in 'x'

The 'x' changes to 'g' before a consonant and 'c' before a vowel.

Origin of 'muscle'

The word 'muscle' originated from Latin.

Combining form 'neur'

Nerve or nervous system.

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Prefix 'ante-'

Before

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Prefix 'poikilo-'

Varied

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Prefix 'dextr/o'

Right

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Prefix 'post-'

After, behind

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Prefix 'syn-'

Together

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Prefix 'tel/e-'

Away from; outside

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Suffix '-osis'

Condition of

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Suffix '-ian'

Specialist in a field of study

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Suffix '-ac'

Pertaining to the heart

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Suffix '-form'

Like or resembling mucus

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Suffix '-ile'

Pertaining to the male; masculine

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Suffix '-ory'

Pertaining to circulation

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Study Notes

Combining Forms and Suffixes

  • Combining the root 'neur' with the suffix 'itis' forms a word related to nerve inflammation.

Suffixes and Word Endings

  • When adding a suffix to a word ending in 'x', the 'x' is usually changed to 'c' or 'sis' before the suffix is added.

Word Origins

  • The word 'muscle' originates from the Latin language.

Combining Forms

  • The combining form 'neur' means 'nerve' or 'relating to nerves'.

Prefixes

  • The prefix 'ante-' means 'before' or 'in front of'.
  • The prefix 'poikilo-' means 'varied' or 'multicolored'.
  • The prefix 'dextr/o' means 'right' or 'on the right side'.
  • The prefix 'post-' signifies 'after' or 'behind'.
  • The prefix 'syn-' means 'together' or 'with'.
  • The prefix 'tel/e-' indicates 'end' or 'purpose'.

Suffixes

  • The suffix -osis means 'condition' or 'disease'.
  • The suffix -ist means 'specialist in a field of study'.
  • The suffix -ac signifies 'pertaining to' or 'relating to'.
  • The suffix -oid indicates 'like or resembling'.
  • The suffix -ile means 'pertaining to' or 'relating to'.
  • The suffix -atic denotes 'pertaining to circulation'.

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