Chapter 1 - Word Parts Flashcards

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1
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Word Root

A

is the word part that is the core of the word.

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Suffix

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is a word part attached to the end of the word root

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3
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Prefix

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is a word part attached to the beginning of a word root

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4
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Combining Vowel

A

is a word part, usually an o, used to ease

pronunciation

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5
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arthr

A

joint

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6
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hepat

A

liver

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ven

A

vein

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oste

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bone

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9
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-itis

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inflammation

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10
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-ic

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pertaining to

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11
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-ous

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pertaining to

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12
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-pathy

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disease

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13
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-megaly

A

enlargement

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14
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intra-

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within

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sub-

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under

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16
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oste/ o / arthr / o / pathy

A

disease of the bone and joint

17
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arthr / itis

A

inflammation of a joint

18
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hepat / itis

A

inflammation of the liver

19
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sub / hepat / ic

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pertaining to under the liver

20
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intra / ven / ous

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pertaining to within the vein

21
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arthr / o / pathy

A

disease of the joint

22
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oste / itis

A

inflammation of the bone

23
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hepat / o / megaly

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enlargement of the liver