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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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ALARA

A

As low as reasonably achievable

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ANUG

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Acute necrotic ulcerative gingivitis

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CDA

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Certified Dental Assistant

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CCD

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Charge coupled device

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CAT

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Computer assisted tomography

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CEREC

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Ceramic reconstruction

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DDS/DMD

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Doctor of dental surgery or Doctor of dental medicine

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FFD

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Film focus distance or focal film distance

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HIPAA

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Health insurance portability and accountability act

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HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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HVE

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High volume evacuation

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MPD

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Maximum permissible dose

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MRSA

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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

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MSDS

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Material Safety data sheet

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PID

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Position indicating device

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PDR

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Physician’s desk reference

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PPE

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Personal protection equipment

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RDH

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Registered dental hygienist

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ZOE

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Zinc-oxide eugenol

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Die

A

Tooth or bridge pattern used in prosthodontic dentistry

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Dye

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Colouring material; may be used to indicate plaque

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Auxiliary

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Helping subsidiary, such as dental assistant

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Axillary

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Underarm site; may be used to obtain body temperature

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Esthetics

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Pertaining to beauty

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Aesthesia

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Loss of pain sensation

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Facial

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A) pertaining to the face B) front surface of incisor tooth

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Fascial

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Pertaining to the fibrous membrane on muscles

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Palpitation

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Condition of racing or increased heartbeat

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Palpation

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Use of hand or finger pressure to locate/examine

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Suture

A

Area or line where two bones unite, such as coronal suture

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Suture

A

Stitch or staple repairing or closing wound

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

a- an-

A

Without

example: Anemia

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Bi-

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Two, double

example: bifurcation

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Hemi-

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Half

example: hemisection

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Cent-

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Hundred

example: centimetre

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Deca(i)-

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Ten

Example: decibel

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Holo-

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All

example: holistic

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Mon/o-

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One

example: monomer

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Poly-

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Many

Example: polymerization

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Prim/i-

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First

example: primary

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Quad-/quat-

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Four

example: quadrant

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Semi-

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Half

example: semiluminal

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Tri-

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Three

example: trigeminal

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Prefix denoting quantity or number

Uni-

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One

Example: unilateral

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45
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Prefix denoting colour

Albus-

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White

example: albumen

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Prefix denoting colour

Chlor-/o-

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Green

example: chlorophyll

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Prefix denoting colour

Cyan-/o-

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Blue

example: cyanosis

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Prefix denoting colour

Erythr-/o

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Red

Example: erythrocyte

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Prefix denoting colour

Leuk-/o-

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White

Example: leukoplakia

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50
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Prefix denoting colour

Melan-/o-

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Black

Example: melanoma

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51
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Prefix denoting colour

Xanth-/o-

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Yellow

example: xanthoma

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52
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Prefix denoting size or degree

Hyper-

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Over/excess

example: hypertrophy

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Prefix denoting size or degree

Hypo-

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Under/below

example: hypoplasia

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Prefix denoting size or degree

Iso-

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Equal

example: isograft

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Prefix denoting size or degree

Macro-

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Large

example: macrodontia

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Prefix denoting size or degree

Micro-

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Small/minute

example: microbe

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Prefix denoting size or degree

Pan-

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All around

Example: panoramic

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Prefix denoting size or degree

Ultra-

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Extreme/beyond

Example: ultrasonic

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ab-

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Away from

Example: absent

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ad-

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Toward/near

Example: adjacent

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ambi-

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Both sides

Example: ambidextrous

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ana-

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Apart

Example: analysis

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ante-

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In front

Example: anterior

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Prefix denoting location or direction

De-

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Down from

Example: dehydration

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Dexi-

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Right side

Example: dexter

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Dia-

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Complete

Example: dialysis

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67
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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ecto-

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Outside

Example: ectopic

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68
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Prefix denoting location or direction

Endo-

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Within

Example: endodontic

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Prefix denoting location or direction

Epi-

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Upon/over

Example: epidermis

70
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Prefix denoting location or direction

Ex/o-

A

Out from

Example: excretion

71
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

In-

A

Into/in

Example: incision

72
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Infra-

A

Below

Example: infraorbital

73
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Inter-

A

In midst of

Example: interdental

74
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

im-

A

Into/position

Example: implant

75
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Mes-o-

A

Mid/among

example: mesioclusion

76
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Para-

A

Near/beside

example: parenteral

77
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Peri-/o-

A

Around

Example: Periodontal

78
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Post-

A

After/later

Example: posterior

79
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Pre-/ante-

A

Before

Example: premolar

80
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Retro-

A

Behind/back

example: retromolar

81
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Sub-

A

Under, lesser

Example: subdermal

82
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Prefix denoting location or direction

Supra-

A

Above/over

example: supraorbital

83
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Syn-

A

Together

example: synergism

84
Q

Prefix denoting location or direction

Trans-

A

Through

example: transplant

85
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Anti-

A

Opposite to

Example: antiseptic

86
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Brady-

A

Slow

Example: bradycardia

87
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Con-

A

With

Example: connective

88
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Prefix denoting condition

Contra-

A

Against

Example: contrangle

89
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Dis-

A

Take away

Example: disinfectant

90
Q

Prefix denoting condition

In-

A

Not

Example: insoluble

91
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Mal-

A

Bad

example: malocclusion

92
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Malaco-

A

Soft

example: malacosis

93
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Prefix denoting condition

Neo-

A

New

example: neoplasm

94
Q

Prefix denoting condition

Pachy-

A

Thick

example: pachyderma

95
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Prefix denoting condition

Sclero-

A

Hard

Example: scleroma

96
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Prefix denoting condition

Tachy-

A

Fast

Example: tachycardia

97
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Prefix denoting condition

Un-

A

Non/not

Example: unerupted

98
Q

Root word

Aveolar

A

Combo form
Alveo

Pertains to: alveolus

99
Q

Root Word

Apical

A

Combo Form
Apic-/o-

Pertains to: apex of a root

100
Q

Root Word

Axis

A

Combo Form
Ax-/o-

Pertains to: axis/midline

101
Q

Root Word

Buccal

A

Combo Form
Bucc-/o-

Pertains to: cheek

102
Q

Root Word

Cheilo

A

Combo Form
Cheil-/o-

Pertains to: lip

103
Q

Root Word

Coronal

A

Combo Form
Coron-/o-

Pertains to: crown

104
Q

Root Word

Dens

A

Combo Form
Dent-/o-

Pertains to: tooth

105
Q

Root Word

Distal

A

Combo Form
Dist-/o-

Pertains to: farthest from centre

106
Q

Root Word

Enamel

A

Combo Form
Ename-/o- or amel-/o-

Pertains to: tooth, enamel tissue

107
Q

Root Word

Fluoride

A

Combo Form
Fluor-/o-

Pertains to: chemical, fluoride

108
Q

Root Word

Frenum

A

Combo Form
Frene-

Pertains to: frenum

109
Q

Root Word

Front

A

Combo Word
Front-/o-

Pertains to: forehead

110
Q

Root Word

Gingiva

A

Combo Form
Gingiv-/o-

Pertains to: gingiva, gum tissue

111
Q

Root Word

Glossa

A

Combo Form
Gloss-/o- or gloss/a

Pertains to: tongue

112
Q

Root Word

Gnatho

A

Combo Form
Gnath-/o-

Pertains to: jaw, cheek

113
Q

Root Word

Incisor

A

Combo Form
Incis-/o-

Pertains to: incisor tooth

114
Q

Root Word

Labia

A

Combo Form
Labi-/o-

Pertains to: lip area

115
Q

Root Word

Lingua

A

Combo Form
Lingu-/o-

Pertains to: tongue

116
Q

Root Word

Mandible

A

Combo Form
Mandibu-/a-

Pertains to: lower jaw

117
Q

Root Word

Maxilla

A

Combo Form
Maxilla-/o-

Pertains to: upper jaw

118
Q

Root Word

Mesial

A

Combo Form
Mesi-/o-

Pertains to: middle, midplane

119
Q

Root Word

Mucosa

A

Combo Form
Muc-/o-

Pertains to: tissue lining an orifice

120
Q

Root Word

Occulde

A

Combo Form
Occlus-/o-

Pertains to: occluding, jaw close

121
Q

Root Word

Odont

A

Combo Form
Odont-/o-

Pertains to: tooth

122
Q

Root Word

Orthos

A

Combo Form
Orth-/o-

Pertains to: straight, proper order

123
Q

Root Word

Stoma

A

Combo Form
Stoma-

Pertains to: mouth

124
Q

Root Word

Temporal

A

Combo Form
Tempor-/o-

Pertains to: temporal bone

125
Q

Suffix in adjective use

-ac

A

Shows relation to: cardiac (heart)

126
Q

Suffix in adjective use

-al

A

Shows relation to: gingival (gum tissue)

127
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Suffix in adjective use

-ar

A

Shows relation to: alveolar (alveolus)

128
Q

Suffix in adjective use

-ary

A

Shows relation to: maxillary (maxilla)

129
Q

Suffix in adjective use

-eal

A

Shows relation to: pharyngeal (pharynx)

130
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Suffix in adjective use

-form

A

Shows relation to: fusiform (spindle shape)

131
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Suffix in adjective use

-gram

A

Shows relation to: radiogram (x-ray)

132
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Suffix in adjective use

-graphy

A

Shows relation to: saliography (saliva measurement)

133
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Suffix in adjective use

-in or -tic

A

Shows relation to: cariogenic (start of decay)

134
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Suffix in adjective use

-ior

A

Shows relation to: posterior (in the rear)

135
Q

Suffix in adjective use

-oid

A

Shows relation to: coronoid (crown)

136
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Suffix in adjective use

-ous

A

Shows relation to: venous (vein)

137
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ant

A

Condition of root foundation

Etchant (etching)

138
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-cle

A

Condition of root foundation

Vesicle (small blister)

139
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ule

A

Condition of root foundation

Molecule (small bit of matter)

140
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ia

A

Condition of root foundation

Anesthesia (without feeling)

141
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ible, -ile

A

Condition of root foundation

Reversible (change to or fro)

142
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-id

A

Condition of root foundation

Cuspid (cusp shape)

143
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ion

A

Condition of root foundation

Occlusion (bite)

144
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ism

A

Condition of root foundation

Bruxism (tooth grinding)

145
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-itis

A

Condition of root foundation

Arthritis (joint inflammation)

146
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ity

A

Condition of root foundation

Acidity (acid)

147
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-ium

A

Condition of root foundation

Bacterium (germ)

148
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-olus

A

Condition of root foundation

Alveolus (air sac)

149
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-oma

A

Condition of root foundation

Lipoma (fat tumor)

150
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-pathy

A

Condition of root foundation

Myopathy (muscle disease)

151
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-sion

A

Condition of root foundation

Incision (surgical cut)

152
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-tic

A

Condition of root foundation

Necrotic (dead tissue)

153
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-tion

A

Condition of root foundation

Mastication (chewing)

154
Q

Suffix indicating condition

-y

A

Condition of root foundation

Slurry (plaster water mix)

155
Q

Suffix denoting agent or person concerned

-ee

A

Agent or person

Trainee, employee, leasee

156
Q

Suffix denoting agent or person concerned

-ent

A

Agent or person

Patient, recipient, resident

157
Q

Suffix denoting agent or person concerned

-eon

A

Agent or person

Surgeon

158
Q

Suffix denoting agent or person

-er

A

Agent or person

Subscriber, examiner, practitioner

159
Q

Suffix denoting agent or person

-ician

A

Agent or person

Physician

160
Q

Suffix denoting agent or person

-ist

A

Agent or person

Dentist, orthodontist

161
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Suffix denoting agent or person

-or

A

Agent or person

Doctor, donor

162
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending: a

A

Change to: ae

(Add e to end)

Ex: gingiva to gingivae

163
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

ex, ix

A

Change to: ices

(Drop x, add ices)

Ex: apex to apices

164
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

itis

A

Change to: ides

(Drop s, add des)

Ex: pulpitis to pulpitides

165
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

sis

A

Change to: ses

(Change is to ses)

Ex: cementosis to cementoses

166
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

nx

A

Change to: nges

(Change nx to nges)

Ex: larynx to larynges

167
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

on

A

Change to: a

(Change on to a)

Ex: ganglion to ganglia

168
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

oma

A

Change to: omas

(Add s to the end)

Ex: dentinoma to dentinomas

169
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

um

A

Change to: a

(Change um to a)

Ex: frenum to frena

170
Q

Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

us

A

Change to: i

(Change is to i)

Ex: sulcus to sucli

171
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Guideline for plural forms

Word ending:

y

A

Change to: ies

( drop y, add ies)

Ex: biopsy to biopsies

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