Vet Terms Flashcards
1
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Dissecting
A
To separate into pieces or break down into parts; to identify the meaning of a word
2
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Prefix
A
The word part at the beginning of a term
3
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Root word
A
The origin, or main part of a word that gives the term it’s essential meaning
4
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Suffix
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The word part the end of a term
5
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Combining vowel
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A letter usually a vowel that is placed between the prefix and suffix; makes the word easier to pronounce.
6
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Combining form
A
A root word plus a combining vowel; often describes a body part
