Four Types of Word Parts

Question 1

four types of word parts

Answer 1

• word roots
• combining forms
• suffixes
• prefixes

Question 2

word roots

Answer 2

• contains the basic meaning of the term

- in med terms, usually indicates the body part involved

Question 3

combining forms

Answer 3

• word root with a combining vowel added at the end of the word
• example: gastr/o means stomach

Question 4

suffixes

Answer 4

always come at the end of the word, after the word root or combining form

Question 5

prefixes

Answer 5

always come at the beginning of the word

Question 6

note

Answer 6

• word roots contain the basic meaning of the term
• use a combining vowel when the suffix begins with a constant
• the suffix begins with a constant
• a vowel is added to a
• an example of word root is gastr/o (not true)
• a prefix must always be added (not true)
• combining forms are used when (not true)
• a suffix usually indicates the procedure, disorder, or disease