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'?

    <p>Nerve or nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

    <p>Before</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Varied</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'post-' signify?

    <p>After, behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Together</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Away from; outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?

    <p>Condition of</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>-ian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix -ac signify?

    <p>Pertaining to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates 'like or resembling mucus'?

    <p>-form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix -ile?

    <p>Pertaining to the male; masculine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix denotes 'pertaining to circulation'?

    <p>-ory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Test your knowledge of medical terminology combining forms and their usage in forming words. Practice identifying and combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes to create medical terms.

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