Chapter 1 Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What does the suffix “y” mean?
A
Condition or procedure
2
Q
The letter “c” sounds like “k” when it comes before what?
A
A, O, U
3
Q
A combining vowel is found at the end of a?
A
Root
4
Q
A combining vowel is NOT used when connecting a root to which suffixes?
A
ectomy
5
Q
The type of word part at the end of the word that gives essential meaning to the term is the?
A
Suffix
6
Q
Contralateral means
A
Opposite side
7
Q
What is added to the beginning of the term when needed to further modify the root?
A
Prefix
8
Q
How many syllable spaces do you count back to know which syllable gets emphasized?
A
3
9
Q
What body plane is “top & bottom”?
A
Transverse
10
Q
What is on the 3rd line of a prescription?
A
The dispense (how much the pharmacist is to give the patient)
