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Combining, Suffix, and Prefixes Flashcards

1
Q

Combining Forms

dent/o, dent/i, odont/o

A

tooth

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2
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maxill/o

Combining Forms

A

upper jaw

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3
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mandibul/o

Combining Forms

A

lower jaw

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4
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gnath/o

Combining Forms

A

jaw

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5
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or/o, stomat/o

Combining Forms

A

-mouth

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6
Q

cheil/o

Combining Forms

A

lip

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7
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lingu/o, gloss/o

Combining Forms

A

tounge

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8
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gingiv/o

Combining Forms

A

gingiva (gums)

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9
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ment/o

Combining Forms

A

chin

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10
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bucc/o

Combining Forms

A

cheek

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11
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dentin/o

Combining Forms

A

dentin

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12
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orth/o

Combining Forms

A

straight, straighten or correct

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13
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ped/o

Combining Forms

A

child

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14
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prosth/e/o

Combining Forms

A

to add

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15
Q

palat/o

Combining Forms

A

palate

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16
Q

Prefixes

a-, an-

A

without

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17
Q

Prefixes

anti-

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against

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18
Q

Prefixes

auto-

A

self

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19
Q

Prefixes

dys-

A

bad, painful, difficult

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20
Q

Prefixes

ecto-

A

outside, outer

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21
Q

Prefixes

endo-

A

inside, inner

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22
Q

Prefixes

epi-

A

over, upon

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23
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Prefixes

eu-

A

good, well

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24
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Prefixes

ex-

A

from, out from, out of (ex. exothermic heat coming out)

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25
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Prefixes

extra-

A

outside of, beyond, in addition (ex. extraordinary - beyond ordinary)

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26
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Prefixes

hyper-

A

above, excessive, more than normal (ex. hyperactive kids excessive activity)

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27
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Prefixes

hypo-

A

under, less than normal

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28
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Prefixes

peri-

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around

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29
Q

Prefixes

pre-, pro-

A

before, in front of

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30
Q

Prefixes

semi-

A

half

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31
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Prefixes

supra-, super-

A

above, over, more than normal

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32
Q

Prefixes

syn-

A

with, together

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33
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

ia, -y

A

condition, process

34
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-ist

A

one who specializes in

35
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-itis

A

inflammation

36
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-ma

A

tumor neolasm

37
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-or

A

one who

38
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-osis

A

abnormal condition

39
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-algia

A

pain

40
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-ology

A

the study of

41
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-emia

A

blood condition

42
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-penia

A

deficiency, lack of

43
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-otomy

A

incision (glossotomy - incision into the tongue)

44
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-ectomy

A

excision (glossectomy - removal of tongue)

45
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-ic, -al, -ac, -ar

A

pertaining to

46
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-ous

A

pertaining to, containing

47
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-oid

A

resembling

48
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-itic

A

pertaining to inflammation

49
Q

Suffixes–Nouns

-itoid

A

resembling inflammation

50
Q

Tooth Surfaces
Proximal (interproximal)
Mesial

A

Toward the midline

51
Q

Tooth Surfaces
Occlusal/incisal
Posterior

A

surface facing opposite arch–chewing

52
Q

Tooth Surfaces

Lingual

A

facing the tongue

53
Q

Tooth Surfaces

Facial, labial, buccal

A

facing the lips or cheek

54
Q

Tooth Surfaces

Cervical

A

near the CEJ

55
Q

Tooth Surfaces

Direct

A

“center” of the surface

56
Q

Tooth Morphology

Cusp

A

elevation on the tooth crown

57
Q

Tooth Morphology

Cungulum

A

lingual elevation

58
Q

Tooth Morphology

Ridge

A

linear elevation on tooth

59
Q

Tooth Morphology

Fossa

A

shallow depression; concavity

60
Q

Tooth Morphology

Developmental grooves

A

separate lobes

61
Q

Tooth Morphology

Tubercule

A

small elevation of enamel on the crown (smaller than cusp)

62
Q

Bone Terminology

Foramen

A

short, window-like opening (in bone)

63
Q

Bone Terminology

Fossa

A

depression

64
Q

Bone Terminology

Tuberosity

A

large, rough prominence

65
Q

Bone Terminology

Tubercle

A

small elevation

66
Q

Bone Terminology

Process

A

any prominence

67
Q

Bone Terminology

Sinus

A

air-filled cavities

68
Q

Bone Terminology

Canal/meatus

A

long, narrow opening (in bone)

69
Q

Anatomical Terminology

Medial

A

toward the midline

70
Q

Anatomical Terminology

Lateral

A

away from the midline

71
Q

Anatomical Terminology

Posterior

A

back

72
Q

Anatomical Terminology

Anterior

A

front

73
Q

Anatomical Terminology

Superior

A

top

74
Q

Anatomical Terminology

Inferior

A

bottom

75
Q

Directional Word

dors

A

back, dorsal surface of something

76
Q

Directional Word

ventr

A

belly, front surface of something

77
Q

Directional Word

cephal

A

head

78
Q

Directional Word

caud

A

tail like structure

79
Q

Tooth Surfaces
Occlusal/incisal
Anterior

A

surface facing opposite arch–cutting

80
Q

Tooth Surfaces
Proximal (interproximal)
Distal

A

Away from the midline

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