Chapter 1 - Word Parts Flashcards

1
Q

Word Root

A

is the word part that is the core of the word.

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2
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Suffix

A

is a word part attached to the end of the word root

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3
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Prefix

A

is a word part attached to the beginning of a word root

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4
Q

Combining Vowel

A

is a word part, usually an o, used to ease

pronunciation

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5
Q

arthr

A

joint

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6
Q

hepat

A

liver

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7
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ven

A

vein

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8
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oste

A

bone

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9
Q

-itis

A

inflammation

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10
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-ic

A

pertaining to

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11
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-ous

A

pertaining to

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12
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-pathy

A

disease

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13
Q

-megaly

A

enlargement

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14
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intra-

A

within

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15
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sub-

A

under

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16
Q

oste/ o / arthr / o / pathy

A

disease of the bone and joint

17
Q

arthr / itis

A

inflammation of a joint

18
Q

hepat / itis

A

inflammation of the liver

19
Q

sub / hepat / ic

A

pertaining to under the liver

20
Q

intra / ven / ous

A

pertaining to within the vein

21
Q

arthr / o / pathy

A

disease of the joint

22
Q

oste / itis

A

inflammation of the bone

23
Q

hepat / o / megaly

A

enlargement of the liver