Chapter 1.2 - Word Construction and Analysis

Question 1

Word Construction Rule 1

Answer 1

Before a suffix beginning with a vowel, the combining vowel is dropped

Question 2

Word Construction Rule 2

Answer 2

Before a suffix beginning with a consonant, the combining vowel is retained

Question 3

Word Construction Rule 3

Answer 3

Between two word roots, the combining vowel is retained

Question 4

Word Analysis Rule 1

Answer 4

Using slash marks, divide the word into its components

Question 5

Word Analysis Rule 2

Answer 5

Write the meaning of the component part below or above it

Question 6

Word Analysis Rule 3

Answer 6

Now define the word, always begin with the suffix, then the beginning of the word. There isn’t always a prefix in a word. Most words have a suffix.

Question 7

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 1

Answer 7

For words ending with is, drop the is and add es: testis, testes

Question 8

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 2

Answer 8

For words ending with um, drop the um and add a: ovum, ova

Question 9

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 3

Answer 9

For words ending with us, drop the us and add i: bronchus, bronchi

Question 10

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 4

Answer 10

For words ending with a, retain the a and add e: vertebra, vertebrae

Question 11

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 5

Answer 11

For words ending in ix and ex, drop the ix or ex and add ices: apex, apices, appendix, appendices

Question 12

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 6

Answer 12

For words ending with on, drop the on and add a: ganglion, ganglia

Question 13

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 7

Answer 13

For words ending with ax, drop the x and add ces: thorax, thoraces

Question 14

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 8

Answer 14

For words ending with oma, drop the oma and add omata: myoma, myomata

Question 15

Singular and Pronoun Formation of Medical Words Rule 9

Answer 15

For words ending with y, drop the y and add ies: biopsy, biopsies