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