Chapter 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is a “ root”
A
Foundation of the word
2
Q
What is a “ suffix”
A
Word ending
3
Q
Should you read the meaning of the medical term from the front or back?
A
Back to front
4
Q
Where does the combining vowel go?
A
- between 2 roots
5
Q
When should the combining vowel be dropped?
A
Before a suffix beginning with a vowel
6
Q
What is a prefix?
A
Word beginning
7
Q
What is combining form?
A
The root plus the combining vowel
8
Q
Do ALL medical terms contain prefixes?
A
No
9
Q
Do ALL medical terms contain suffixes?
A
Yes
10
Q
Do ALL medical terms contain just one root?
A
No, some medical terms can have more than one root.
