Chapter 5: Combining Form Flashcards
1
Q
ACOU(S)-, ACU(S)-
A
hear
2
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AMNI-
A
fetal membrane, amniotic sac, amnion
3
Q
ASC-, ASCIT-
A
[leather bag] bladder, sac, bag
4
Q
BARY-
A
heavy, dull, hard
5
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CENTE-
A
pierce
6
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CHROM-, CHROMA-, CHROMAT-
A
color, pigment
7
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DIPS-
A
thirst
8
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EDEMA, EDEMAT-
A
swelling
9
Q
EME-
A
vomit
10
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ECHO-
A
reverberating sound, echo
11
Q
GNO(S)-
A
know/knowledge/perceiving
12
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LAL-
A
talk/speech
13
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LAPAR-
A
abdomen, abdominal wall
14
Q
LEX-
A
read/talk
15
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MNE-
A
remember
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NE-
A
new
17
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NO-
A
mind, mental activity, comprehension
18
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OREC-, OREX-
A
have an appetite
19
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OX(Y)-
A
acute, pointed; rapid: acid/sharp-sounding, oxygen
20
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PHA-
A
speak, communicate, point out
21
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PHAG-
A
swallow, eat
22
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PHARMAC(EU)-
A
medicine, drug
23
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PHEM-
A
speech
24
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PHOB-
A
(abnormal fear)
25
PHON-
voice, sound
26
PHRAC-, PHRAG-
enclose, obstruct
27
PHRAS-
speak
28
PHREN-
mind; diaphragm, midrift, intellegence
29
PHYLAC-
protection (against disease)
30
PHYS(I)-
nature, appearance
31
PHYT-
plant (organism), growth
32
POIE-
produce, make
33
SAPR-
rotten, putrid, decaying
34
STEAR-, STEAT-
fat, sebum, sebaceous glands