Four Types of Word Parts Flashcards
1
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four types of word parts
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- word roots
- combining forms
- suffixes
- prefixes
2
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word roots
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- contains the basic meaning of the term
- in med terms, usually indicates the body part involved
3
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combining forms
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- word root with a combining vowel added at the end of the word
- example: gastr/o means stomach
4
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suffixes
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always come at the end of the word, after the word root or combining form
5
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prefixes
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always come at the beginning of the word
6
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note
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- word roots contain the basic meaning of the term
- use a combining vowel when the suffix begins with a constant
- the suffix begins with a constant
- a vowel is added to a
- an example of word root is gastr/o (not true)
- a prefix must always be added (not true)
- combining forms are used when (not true)
- a suffix usually indicates the procedure, disorder, or disease