Medical Terminology: Word Structure Basics
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Medical Terminology: Word Structure Basics

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What is the purpose of combining vowels in medical word building?

  • To change the core meaning of the word
  • To indicate the type of medical condition
  • To facilitate pronunciation (correct)
  • To make the word longer

    • Which part of a medical word typically represents a 'condition' or a 'quality'?

  • Prefix
  • Combining vowel
  • Combining form
  • Suffix (correct)

    • What does the combining form of a medical word establish?

  • The type of medical specialist
  • The length of the word
  • The pronunciation of the word
  • The core meaning of the word (correct)

    • Why are prefixes and suffixes used in medical word building?

    <p>To modify the meaning of the combining forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In word building, when is the combining vowel usually dropped?

    <p>Before a suffix that starts with a vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix means 'study'?

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

    What does a prefix do in a medical word?

    <p>Modifies the meaning of the word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combining form means 'tonsil'?

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

    In the term 'peri+my+o+card+itis', what does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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

    What type of word ending does 'ALGIA' represent?

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

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