Singular/Plural Endings Flashcards
0
Q
-ax
Ex: thorax
A
-drop the “x” and add “ces”
Ex: Thoraces
1
Q
-a
Ex: vertebra
A
-keep the “a” and add an “e” at the end
Ex:Vertebrae
2
Q
-ex or -ix
Ex: appendix
A
-drop the “x” and add “ces”
Ex: appendices
3
Q
-is
Ex: metastasis
A
-drop the “is” and add “es”
Ex: metastases
4
Q
-ma
Ex: sarcoma
A
-keep the “ma” and add “ta”
Ex: sarcomata
5
Q
-nx
Ex: phalanx
A
-drop the “x” and add “ges”
Ex: phalanges
6
Q
-on
Ex: ganglion
A
-drop the “on” and add “a”
Ex: ganglia
7
Q
-us
Ex: nucleus
A
-drop the “us” and add “i”
Ex: nuclei
8
Q
-um
Ex: ovum
A
-drop the “um” and add “a”
Ex: ova
9
Q
-y
Ex: biopsy
A
-drop the “y” and add “ies”
Ex: biopsies
