combining vowels

Question 1

combining vowels are used to connect word parts. the combining vowel is only placed btw

Answer 1

1. word root & suffix
2. btw two word roots

(splashes / are used to divide the term into its word parts)

Question 2

combining vowels are NEVER used btw a

Answer 2

prefix & word root

Question 3

btw a root & a suffix:
if the suffix begins with a consonant, use it.
if the suffix begins with a vowel, don’t use it.

Answer 3

ex:
arthr + -itis = arthritis
arthr + o + itis = arthroitis (WRONG)

Question 4

always use combining vowels between 2 roots:

Answer 4

gastr+ o + enter + o + -logy= gastroenterology

Question 5

what’s a combining form?

Answer 5

when the word root + the combining vowel is the combining form
written as root/vowel (ex: cardi/o)

Question 6

analyze:
dysmenorrhea

Answer 6

dys = abnormal, difficult, or painful
men/o = menstruation
-rrhea = discharge

difficult or painful menstrual discharge

Question 7

analyze:
fibrous skin tumor

Answer 7

fibr/o
dermat/o
-oma

(dermatofibroma)