Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
A combining vowel aids the pronunciation of the term
A
True
Oste”o”arthritis
2
Q
Combining vowel is usually “o” then e and i
A
True
3
Q
Where to start when analyzing the medical term?
A
Suffix
Peri- prefix
Arthr- root
-itis- suffix
Periarthritis: inflammation around the arthr (joint)
4
Q
This word with 2 roots: gastroenteritis
A
Inflammation of the stomach and the intestine.
5
Q
The plural of “bacillus” is
A
Bacilli
Rule: us –>i
6
Q
The plural of “prognosis” is
A
Prognoses
Rule: is –>es
7
Q
The plural of “sclera” is
A
Sclerae
Rule: a–>ae
8
Q
The plural of “ovum” is
A
Ova
Rule: -um –>a
9
Q
-logy
A
The study of
10
Q
The suffix -itis
A
Inflammation
11
Q
Peri-
A
Around
12
Q
The root Arthr-
A
Joint
13
Q
Gastr-
A
Stomach
14
Q
Hepa-
A
Liver
15
Q
Card-
A
Heart
