Plural Forms in Medical Terminology Quiz

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.