16 Questions
What happens when you combine the root 'neur' with the suffix 'itis'?
The combining vowel 'o' is omitted from the root
What modification occurs when adding a suffix to a word ending in 'x'?
The x is changed to a g if there is a consonant before it, and to a c otherwise
Which language does the word 'muscle' originate from?
Latin
What is the meaning of the combining form 'neur'?
Nerve or nervous system
What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?
Before
What is the meaning of the prefix 'poikilo-'?
Varied
What is the meaning of the prefix 'dextr/o'?
Right
What does the prefix 'post-' signify?
After, behind
What is the meaning of the prefix 'syn-'?
Together
What does the prefix 'tel/e-' indicate?
Away from; outside
What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?
Condition of
Which suffix means 'specialist in a field of study'?
-ian
What does the suffix -ac signify?
Pertaining to the heart
Which suffix indicates 'like or resembling mucus'?
-form
What is the meaning of the suffix -ile?
Pertaining to the male; masculine
Which suffix denotes 'pertaining to circulation'?
-ory
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'.
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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