Health Science Review Flashcards
1
Q
word parts
A
word root, prefix, suffix, combining vowel
2
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word root
A
(WR) Main idea of the word
There can be more than one
3
Q
prefix
A
(P) Usually at the beginning of the word
4
Q
suffix
A
(S) usually at the end of the word
5
Q
combining vowel
A
(CV) Usually the letter o. Used to combine word roots and suffixes
6
Q
Example of a word root written by itself
A
oste/
7
Q
Example of a prefix written by itself
A
pre-
8
Q
Example of a suffix written by itself
A
-osis
9
Q
combining vowels are used when
A
The suffix begins with a consonant
10
Q
arthr/
A
joint
11
Q
oste/
A
bone
12
Q
my/
A
muscle
13
Q
hepat/
A
liver
14
Q
enter/
A
small intestine
15
Q
encephal/
A
brain
