word parts Flashcards
(85 cards)
1
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What does the prefix ‘a-, an-‘ mean?
A
not, without
2
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What does the prefix ‘anti-‘ mean?
A
against
3
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What does the prefix ‘auto-‘ mean?
A
self
4
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What does the prefix ‘con-‘ mean?
A
together, with
5
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What does the prefix ‘en-‘ mean?
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inside, within
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What does the prefix ‘epi-‘ mean?
A
upon
7
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What does the prefix ‘macro-‘ mean?
A
large
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What does the prefix ‘mega-‘ mean?
A
large
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What does the prefix ‘meta-‘ mean?
A
change, beyond
10
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What does the prefix ‘mono-‘ mean?
A
one, single
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What does the prefix ‘neo-‘ mean?
A
new
12
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What does the prefix ‘poly-‘ mean?
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many
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What does the prefix ‘pro-‘ mean?
A
before
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What does the prefix ‘trans-‘ mean?
A
through or across
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What do the suffixes ‘-al, -ar, -ic, -ical, -tic’ indicate?
A
pertaining to
16
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What does the suffix ‘-ation’ refer to?
A
process, condition
17
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What does the suffix ‘-blast’ indicate?
A
developing cell
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What does the suffix ‘-crit’ refer to?
A
to separate
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What does the suffix ‘-cyte’ mean?
A
cell
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What does the suffix ‘-e’ signify?
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10 meanings
21
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Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘a-, an-‘ means _______.
A
not, without
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Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-ation’ refers to _______.
A
process, condition
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A
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What does the suffix -emia mean?
A
blood condition
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What does the suffix -emic pertain to?
pertaining to blood condition
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What does the suffix -fusion mean?
to come together
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What does the suffix -gen indicate?
produces
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What is the meaning of the suffix -globulin?
protein
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What does the suffix -ia signify?
condition
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What are the meanings of the suffixes -in and -ine?
Chemical
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What does the suffix -itis represent?
inflammation
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What is a specialist in a field called when using the suffix -logist?
Specialist
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What does the suffix -logy refer to?
Study of
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What does the suffix -lysis mean?
loosening, destruction
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What does the suffix -lytic indicate?
breakdown or destruction
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What does the suffix -megaly mean?
enlarged
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What does the suffix -oma indicate?
tumor
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What does the suffix -osis refer to?
any condition
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What does the suffix -penia mean?
deficiency
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What does the suffix -phage signify?
eat, swallow
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What does the suffix -pheresis mean?
removal
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What do the suffixes -phil and -philia indicate?
love, attraction
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What does the suffix -phoresis refer to?
transmission, carrying
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What does the suffix -plasm mean?
formation, structure
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What does the suffix -plastic indicate?
pertaining to formation
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What does the suffix -plasty refer to?
surgical repair
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What does the suffix -poiesis mean?
formation
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What does the suffix -rrhage signify?
rupture, burst forth
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What does the suffix -sis indicate?
state, condition
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What does the suffix -stasis mean?
stoppage of flow
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What does the suffix -suppression refer to?
stopping
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Fill in the blank: The suffix -therapy means __________.
treatment
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What does the combining form 'adenoid/o' mean?
adenoid
## Footnote
Refers to the adenoids, which are lymphatic tissue located in the back of the nasal cavity.
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What does the combining form 'agglutin/o' mean?
Clumps, stick together
## Footnote
Often used in the context of blood types and immune responses.
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What does the combining form 'angi/o' mean?
artery
## Footnote
Refers to blood vessels, including arteries and veins.
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What does the combining form 'arteri/o' mean?
artery
## Footnote
Specifically refers to arteries in the circulatory system.
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What does the combining form 'cyt/o' mean?
cell
## Footnote
Used in various medical terms related to cells.
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What does the combining form 'erythr/o' mean?
red
## Footnote
Commonly associated with red blood cells.
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What does the combining form 'fung/o' mean?
fungus
## Footnote
Refers to fungal organisms in medical terminology.
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What does the combining form 'hem/a, hem/o, hemat/o' mean?
blood
## Footnote
Used in terms related to blood conditions and components.
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What does the combining form 'iatr/o' mean?
physician, treatment
## Footnote
Related to medical treatment and healthcare.
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What does the combining form 'immun/o' mean?
immune, protect
## Footnote
Pertains to the immune system and responses.
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What does the combining form 'kary/o' mean?
nucleus
## Footnote
Refers to the cell nucleus, the control center of the cell.
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What does the combining form 'leuk/o' mean?
white
## Footnote
Often associated with white blood cells.
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What does the combining form 'log/o' mean?
study
## Footnote
Commonly used in terms related to the study of various subjects.
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What does the combining form 'ly/o' mean?
breakdown, loosen
## Footnote
Often used in the context of cells or substances breaking down.
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What does the combining form 'lymph/o, lymphat/o' mean?
lymph
## Footnote
Pertains to lymphatic fluid and the lymphatic system.
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What does the combining form 'lymphaden/o' mean?
lymph node
## Footnote
Refers to lymph nodes, which are part of the immune system.
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What does the combining form 'lymphangi/o' mean?
lymphatic vessel
## Footnote
Pertains to the vessels that carry lymph fluid.
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What does the combining form 'morph/o' mean?
shape, form
## Footnote
Related to the structure and form of organisms.
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What does the combining form 'myel/o' mean?
bone marrow, spinal cord
## Footnote
Refers to the bone marrow and sometimes the spinal cord.
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What does the combining form 'nucle/o' mean?
nucleus
## Footnote
Pertains to the nucleus of a cell.
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What does the combining form 'path/o' mean?
disease
## Footnote
Commonly used in terms related to diseases.
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What does the combining form 'phag/o' mean?
swallow or eat
## Footnote
Related to the process of phagocytosis, where cells engulf particles.
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What does the combining form 'phleb/o' mean?
vein
## Footnote
Refers to veins, which carry blood back to the heart.
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What does the combining form 'ser/o' mean?
serum
## Footnote
Refers to the clear fluid that separates from clotted blood.
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What does the combining form 'splen/o' mean?
spleen
## Footnote
Refers to the spleen, an organ involved in filtering blood.
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What does the combining form 'thromb/o' mean?
clot
## Footnote
Pertains to blood clots and coagulation.
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What does the combining form 'thym/o' mean?
thymus
## Footnote
Refers to the thymus gland, important for immune function.
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What does the combining form 'tonsill/o' mean?
tonsils
## Footnote
Refers to the tonsils, which are part of the immune system.
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What does the combining form 'tox/o' mean?
poison
## Footnote
Pertains to toxins and harmful substances.
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What does the combining form 'ven/i, ven/o' mean?
vein
## Footnote
Refers to veins in the circulatory system.
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What does the combining form 'vir/o' mean?
virus
## Footnote
Refers to viruses, which are infectious agents.
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Fill in the blank: The combining form '________' means fungus.
fung/o
