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What is the fundamental unit of each medical word?
What is the fundamental unit of each medical word?
- Prefix
- Root (correct)
- Word component
- Suffix
Which word part is added at the end of a root to modify its meaning?
Which word part is added at the end of a root to modify its meaning?
- Suffix (correct)
- Word component
- Root
- Prefix
If we add the prefix 're' to the root 'learn', what does the word 'relearn' mean?
If we add the prefix 're' to the root 'learn', what does the word 'relearn' mean?
- One who learns
- To learn again (correct)
- Inflammation
- Before the root
What does the suffix 'itis' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the suffix 'itis' indicate in medical terminology?
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What does the prefix 'pre' mean in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'pre' mean in medical terminology?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Basics
- The fundamental unit of each medical word is the root, which carries the core meaning.
Modifying Roots
- A suffix is added at the end of a root to modify its meaning.
Prefixes and Roots
- The prefix 're' added to the root 'learn' forms the word relearn, meaning "to learn again".
Suffixes and Indication
- The suffix 'itis' indicates inflammation in medical terminology.
Prefixes and Meaning
- The prefix 'pre' means before in medical terminology.
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