Chapter 1 Pre-Test - Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide
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The main part of a word is called the _______.

  • origin
  • prefix
  • root (correct)
  • extension
  • A word part at the end of a word is the _______.

  • prefix
  • adjective
  • insertion
  • suffix (correct)
  • The ch in the word chemical is pronounced like the letter _______.

  • s
  • h
  • k (correct)
  • f
  • The word below that has a hard g is _______.

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

    The suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are found in _______.

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

    The singular of ova (eggs) is _______.

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

    The prefix in the word microscopic is _______.

    <p>micro-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The opposite of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is _______.

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

    Study Notes

    Word Structure

    • The main part of a word is called the root.

    Word Endings

    • A word part at the end of a word is a suffix.

    Pronunciation

    • The 'ch' in the word 'chemical' is pronounced like the letter k.

    Word Examples

    • The word 'glyph' has a hard g.

    Word Endings in Science

    • The suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are commonly found in scientific words.

    Plural and Singular Forms

    • The singular of 'ova' (eggs) is an ovum.

    Prefixes

    • The prefix in the word 'microscopic' is micro-.

    Medical Terms

    • The opposite of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is hyperglycemia.

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