Chapter 1: Medical Word Elements Flashcards
1
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Word root
A
The foundation of a medical term and contains its primary meaning
Ex. “Tonsill”/itis
2
Q
Combining form
A
Created when a word root is combined with a vowel
Ex. arthr/o
3
Q
Combining vowel
A
Has no meaning of its own but allows two word elements to be connected
Ex. Arthr/ “o”
4
Q
Suffix
A
Word element placed at the end of a word that changes the meaning of the word
Ex. Mast/”ectomy”
5
Q
Prefix
A
Word element attached to the beginning of a word or word root
Ex. “Pre”/nat/al
