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What is the prefix in the word "epigastric"?
What is the prefix in the word "epigastric"?
epi
What is the prefix in the word "nonsmoker"?
What is the prefix in the word "nonsmoker"?
non
What is the root in the word "neurologic"?
What is the root in the word "neurologic"?
neur
What are the roots in the word "genitourinary"?
_________ and _________
What are the roots in the word "genitourinary"? _________ and _________
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What is the root in the word "respiratory"?
What is the root in the word "respiratory"?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Prefixes and Roots
- "Epigastric" contains the prefix "epi-", meaning "above" or "upon."
- "Nonsmoker" has the prefix "non-", indicating negation or absence.
Roots in Medical Terms
- In "neurologic," the root is "neur/o," referring to nerves.
- "Genitourinary" has two roots: "genit/o" meaning "related to the reproductive organs" and "urin/o" meaning "related to urine."
- The root in "respiratory" is "respir/o," related to breathing.
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