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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?

To modify the meaning of the combining forms Signup and view all the answers

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

Before a suffix that starts with a vowel Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix means 'study'?

LOGY Signup and view all the answers

What does a prefix do in a medical word?

Modifies the meaning of the word Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form means 'tonsil'?

TONSILL Signup and view all the answers

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

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What type of word ending does 'ALGIA' represent?

Pain Signup and view all the answers