Chapter #1 Flashcards
1
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Word Root
A
Core meaning of a word
2
Q
Suffix
A
Added to end; procedures, conditions, or disease.
Example: -itis
3
Q
Prefix
A
Attatched to beginning; time, position, direction, number, negation.
4
Q
Combining Vowels
A
Usually “o’s”; eases pronunciation.
5
Q
Combining Form
A
Word Root + Combining Vowel
6
Q
Intra
A
Within or inside
Ex: Intravenious
7
Q
Sub
A
Below, under
8
Q
Arthr/o
A
Joint
9
Q
Hepat/o
A
Liver
10
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Oste/o
A
Bone
11
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Ven/o
A
Vein
12
Q
Algia
A
Pain
13
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Centesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
14
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Cyte
A
Cell
15
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Dynia
A
Pain
16
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Ectomy
A
Surgical Removal
17
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Emia
A
Blood condition
