Singular & Plural Suffixes (Intro) Flashcards
1
Q
-ax
A
Drop -x and add -ces
Ex: thorax - thoraces
2
Q
-en
A
Drop -en add -ina
Ex: lumen - lumina
3
Q
-is
A
Drop -is and add -es
Ex: diagnosis - diagonses
4
Q
-ix
A
Drop -ix and add -ices
Ex: appendix - appendices
5
Q
-ex
A
Drop -ex and add -ices
Ex: apex - apices
6
Q
-ma
A
Retain -ma and add -ta
Ex: carinoma - carcinomata
7
Q
-on
A
Drop -on and add -a
Ex: ganglion - ganglia
8
Q
-um
A
Drop -um and add -a
Ex: bacterium - bacteria
9
Q
-us
A
Drop -us and add -i
Ex: bronchus - bronchi
10
Q
-y
A
Drop -y and add -ies
Ex: deformity - deformities
11
Q
-a
A
Retain -a and add -e
Ex: pleura - pleurae
