Chapter One Flashcards
1
Q
What is the base?
A
the base carries the meaning and sense of the word
- the base is located in the middle of the word
- it is important and give information about the word
2
Q
what is the suffix?
A
the suffix is added to the end of the base to make it make sense
- completes the sense of the base, in combination, the suffix and the base make a noun, adjective, or verb
3
Q
What is the prefix?
A
can be added to the front of the base
- not all medical terms include a base
- the prefix does not make sense on its own it either adds to the base or modifies it.
