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Which word part is found at the end of a word and changes its meaning?
Which word part is found at the end of a word and changes its meaning?
When combining a combining form with a suffix that begins with a consonant, what do you keep?
When combining a combining form with a suffix that begins with a consonant, what do you keep?
Which language rule states that a prefix goes at the beginning of the word and no combining form vowel is used?
Which language rule states that a prefix goes at the beginning of the word and no combining form vowel is used?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'brady-'?
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Which directional term describes a position below or lower than another part of the body?
Which directional term describes a position below or lower than another part of the body?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?
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Which term describes the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism?
Which term describes the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-'?
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What does the suffix '-plasty' refer to?
What does the suffix '-plasty' refer to?
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Which term describes a group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet the body's physiological needs?
Which term describes a group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet the body's physiological needs?
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'Anemia' is most directly associated with which prefix?
'Anemia' is most directly associated with which prefix?
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Study Notes
Word Parts and Language Rules
- A suffix is a word part found at the end of a word that alters its meaning.
- When combining a combining form with a suffix that begins with a consonant, the combining vowel is retained.
- A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word with no combining vowel used, following the rule from the language of origin.
Prefix Meanings
- The prefix 'brady-' means slow.
- The prefix 'hyper-' signifies excessive or above normal.
Directional Terms
- The term inferior describes a position below or lower than another part of the body.
Medical Terms and Definitions
- The suffix '-centesis' refers to a surgical procedure that involves puncturing a body cavity or organ.
- The suffix '-plasty' pertains to the surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part.
- Cell is the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism.
- An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform major functions or fulfill the body's physiological needs.
Associations with Anemia
- 'Anemia' is most directly associated with the prefix 'a-', indicating a lack or absence, particularly of blood or hemoglobin.
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Test your knowledge of word parts like prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms in medical terminology, as well as the language rules for building medical terms. Learn about the meanings and usage of these essential components.
