Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology

Question 1

Words formed from a person’s name

Answer 1

Eponyms

Question 2

Word part found at the beginning of a word. Usually indicates number, location, time, or status.

Answer 2

Prefix

Question 3

Word part that gives the essential meaning of the word. A root cannot stand alone; a suffix must be added to complete the term.

Answer 3

Root

Question 4

Single vowel, usually an o, that is added to the end of a root to make the word easier to pronounce. Used when a suffix begins with a consonant or when two or more roots are joined.

Answer 4

Combining Vowel

Question 5

Combination of the root and combining vowel.

Answer 5

Combining Form

Question 6

Word part found at the end of a word. Usually indicates procedure, condition, disease, or disorder.

Answer 6

Suffix