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What is the meaning of the term 'Gastropathy' based on its components?
What is the meaning of the term 'Gastropathy' based on its components?
In forming the term 'Hepatitis', which combining vowel rule applies?
In forming the term 'Hepatitis', which combining vowel rule applies?
What does the suffix '-megaly' denote in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-megaly' denote in medical terms?
What is the correct combined form for the medical term 'Arthroplasty'?
What is the correct combined form for the medical term 'Arthroplasty'?
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Which of the following terms indicates an inflammation of both the bone and cartilage?
Which of the following terms indicates an inflammation of both the bone and cartilage?
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What does the suffix -ectomy signify?
What does the suffix -ectomy signify?
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Which suffix refers to a decrease or deficiency?
Which suffix refers to a decrease or deficiency?
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What does the suffix -scopy mean?
What does the suffix -scopy mean?
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Identify the suffix that indicates involuntary contraction.
Identify the suffix that indicates involuntary contraction.
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What does the suffix -genic signify?
What does the suffix -genic signify?
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What does the suffix -itis indicate?
What does the suffix -itis indicate?
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What does the suffix -oma refer to in medical terminology?
What does the suffix -oma refer to in medical terminology?
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Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of hardening?
Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of hardening?
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Which suffix signifies an enlargement of an organ?
Which suffix signifies an enlargement of an organ?
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What does the suffix -emia refer to?
What does the suffix -emia refer to?
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Which suffix means fear of water?
Which suffix means fear of water?
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The suffix -pathy is used to denote what?
The suffix -pathy is used to denote what?
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What condition does the suffix -cele describe?
What condition does the suffix -cele describe?
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What is the primary purpose of a prefix in a medical term?
What is the primary purpose of a prefix in a medical term?
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Which of the following correctly describes a word root?
Which of the following correctly describes a word root?
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What is the combining form for the root 'Dermat'?
What is the combining form for the root 'Dermat'?
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In the term 'Gastrectomy', which part of the term indicates the procedure performed?
In the term 'Gastrectomy', which part of the term indicates the procedure performed?
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What is true about combining vowels in medical terms?
What is true about combining vowels in medical terms?
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What is the correct combining form for the term 'Hepatosplenomegaly'?
What is the correct combining form for the term 'Hepatosplenomegaly'?
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Which term refers to the study of the nervous system?
Which term refers to the study of the nervous system?
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What does the root 'Gastr' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the root 'Gastr' refer to in medical terminology?
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When is a combining vowel used in medical terms?
When is a combining vowel used in medical terms?
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What does the term 'Chemotherapy' refer to?
What does the term 'Chemotherapy' refer to?
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Study Notes
Rules of Word Building
- A word element added at the end of the root to modify its meaning
- Changing the suffix for a certain word root, changes the meaning
- Gastritis → inflammation of the stomach
- Gastrectomy → surgical removal of the stomach
Suffix Indicating a Disease
- -itis → inflammation
- -oma → tumor
- -osis → condition or disease
- -pathy → disease
- -emia → blood
Examples
- Encephalitis → inflammation of the brain
- Lipoma → fatty tumor
- Mycosis → disease caused by fungus
- Neuropathy → disease of the nerves
- Hypoglycemia → abnormally low amount of sugar in blood
- Adrenalemia → adrenaline in the blood
Suffix Indicating a Diagnosis
- -cele → hernia or protrusion
- -ectasis / -ectasia → dilation or expansion
- -iasis → condition
- -malacia → softening
- -megaly → enlargement
- -sclerosis → hardening
- -trophy → growth / nourishment
- -phobia → fear of
Examples
- Gastrocele → protrusion of hernia of the stomach
- Angiectasis → abnormal dilation of a blood vessel
- Nephrolithiasis → condition of stones in the kidney
- Chondromalacia → softening of the cartilage
- Hepatosplenomegaly → enlargement of liver and spleen
- Arteriosclerosis → hardening of the arteries
- Hypertrophy → excessive growth
- Hydrophobia → fear from water
Combining Forms
- A combining vowel is used to link a root to another root, even if the other root starts with a vowel
- Arthroscopic → Arthr/o/scop
- Gastre/o/enteritis → Gastro/o/enter
- Osteo/o/arthritis → Oste/o/arthr
- Osteo/o/chondritis → Oste/o/chondr
- Hepatosplenomegaly → Hepat/o/splen/o/megaly
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Test your knowledge of medical suffixes, prefixes, and terms with this quiz. Learn about the meanings and applications of various medical components and enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students studying healthcare or medicine!
