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What is the plural form of the word 'diagnosis'?
Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'appendix'?
What is the plural form of 'corpus'?
How should 'larynx' be pluralized according to the text rules?
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What is the purpose of a prefix in a medical term?
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In the term 'myocarditis', what does the suffix '-itis' signify?
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What is the function of a root in a medical term?
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Which rule applies when forming plurals for medical terms like 'vertebra' and 'axilla'?
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Which is the correct way to pluralize 'rbc' according to the rules provided?
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What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'apnea' based on the rules given?
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What is the combining vowel typically used with roots?
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How should the word 'chemistry' be pronounced based on the silent letter rule?
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How should the word 'xiphoid' be pronounced?
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'Inter-' as a prefix means:
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'Gynec/o' refers to:
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'Phobia' describes:
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'Ology' in suffixes means:
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What does 'Carcin/o' refer to?
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Which suffix indicates a condition of theory?
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Study Notes
Plural Forms
- The plural form of the word 'diagnosis' is diagnoses.
- The correct plural form of 'appendix' is appendices or appendixes (both are acceptable).
- The plural form of 'corpus' is corpora.
- 'Larynx' should be pluralized as larynges.
Functions of Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
- A prefix in a medical term indicates location, time, direction, or negation.
- The suffix '-itis' in 'myocarditis' signifies inflammation.
- The function of a root in a medical term is to provide the core meaning of the term.
Forming Plurals and Pronunciation
- When forming plurals for medical terms like 'vertebra' and 'axilla', the rule is to use the same form as the Latin plural.
- The correct way to pluralize 'rbc' (red blood cell) is rbcs.
- The correct pronunciation of the word 'apnea' is ap-NEE-uh.
- The combining vowel typically used with roots is 'o'.
Pronunciation Rules
- In the word 'chemistry', the letter 'ch' is pronounced as a 'k' sound.
- In the word 'xiphoid', the letter 'x' is pronounced as a 'z' sound.
Prefixes and Suffixes
- 'Inter-' as a prefix means between or among.
- 'Gynec/o' refers to women or female.
- 'Phobia' describes an abnormal fear or aversion.
- 'Ology' in suffixes means the study of.
- 'Carcin/o' refers to cancer or carcinoma.
- The suffix '-logy' or '-ology' indicates a condition or theory.
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Test your knowledge on forming plurals in medical terminology. Identify the correct plural forms for terms ending in various suffixes such as -um, -us, -is, -ma, and -oma.
