Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Acronym
A
An abbreviated form from the first letter of each word in a phrase
2
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Combining form
A
A word root combined with a vowel that links the root with another word part, such as a suffix or another root. Ex neur/o
3
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Compound word
A
A word that contains more than one root
4
Q
Prefix
A
A word part added before a root to modify its meaning
5
Q
Root
A
The fundamental unit of a word
6
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Suffix
A
A word part added to the end of a root to modify its meaning
