Chapter 1 - Basic Elements Of A Medical Word Flashcards
A word root links a suffix that begins with a vowel.
True or false?
True.
Word root
Main part/foundation of word. The foundation of a medical term, containing its primary meaning.
A combining form links a suffix that begins with a consonant.
True or false?
True.
Define a medical word, first define the suffix or the end of the word. Second define the first part of the word. Third define the middle of the word.
True or false?
True.
Prefix
Word element attached to the beginning of a word or word root to change the meaning of a word. (not all medical terms have a prefix)
Rule 3
A combining form links one route to another route to form a compound word.
A combining vowel is usually an “o”.
True or false?
True.
Suffix
Word element placed at the end of a word that alters its meaning. (All medical terms have a suffix)
Compound word
2 or more roots put together.
Rule 2
A combining form (root + o) links a suffix that begins with a consonant.
Rule 1
A word root links a suffix that begins with a vowel.
4 elements used to form words:
Word route, combining form, suffix, and prefix
Combining form
Word root + vowel
A combining form links multiple roots to each other.
True or false?
True.
Combining vowel (word root/vowel)
Usually an o, sometimes an i. Used before suffixes that begin with a consonant and before another word root. Prefixes are not included in this rule.
The diacritical mark - is called a
Macron
The diacritical mark 〰️ is called a
Breve
The - indicates the __________ sound of vowels.
Long
The 〰️ indicates the __________ sound of vowels.
Short
Ch is sometimes pronounced…
K
When in the beginning of a word, Pn is pronounced…
N
When pn is in the middle of a word, the p AND n is pronounced!
Orthopnea; hyperpnea
When I is at the end of the word, it is pronounced like…
Eye
For aE and 0E only the _________ vowel is pronounced.
Second
