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1
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Give the combining form meaning soft.

A

malac

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2
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Give the combining form meaning head.

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cephal

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3
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Give the prefix meaning half, partial; (often) one side of the body.

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hemi

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4
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Give both combining forms meaning measure, measuring device.

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meter metr

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5
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Give the suffix which forms adjectives from nouns ending in -osis. Give the suffix which has nephrotic, stenotic and sclerotic as examples.

A

otic

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6
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During which time period did Greek enter into the English language?

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Renaissance

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Give the combining form meaning thin, fine, slight.

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lept

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Give the prefix meaning around, surrounding.

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peri

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Give both forms of the prefix meaning together, with, joined.

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sym syn

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10
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Give both forms of the prefix meaning out of, away from.

A

ec ex

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11
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Give both forms of the prefix meaning under, deficient, below normal.

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hypo hyp

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12
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Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning the hardening of.

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sclerosis

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13
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Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning poisonous.

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toxic

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14
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Give both suffixes which form names of substances (as in adrenalin or chlorine).

A

in ine

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15
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Give the abstract noun-forming suffix which indicates a state or condition. Give the suffix which has dyspnea and rhinorrhea as examples.

A

a

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Give the adjective-forming suffix which can refer to a person suffering form a certain disability or condition. Give the suffix which has paraplegic and anorexic as examples.

A

ic

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17
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Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning one who specializes in a certain study or science.

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logist

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18
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Give both forms of the prefix meaning one, single.

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mono mon

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Give both forms of the prefix meaning against, opposed to, preventing, relieving.

A

anti ant

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20
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Give the prefix meaning over, above, excessive, beyond normal.

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hyper

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21
Q

The Normans invaded England in and introduced which language to English?

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French

22
Q

Give the combining form meaning red, red blood cell.

A

erythr

23
Q

Give the noun-forming suffix which can indicate the person afflicted. Give the suffix which has hemophiliac or insomniac as examples.

A

iac

24
Q

Give the combining form meaning cell.

A

cyt

25
Q

Give the combining form meaning kidney.

A

nephr

26
Q

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning the narrowing of.

A

stenosis

27
Q

Give both forms of the prefix meaning outside of.

A

ecto ect

28
Q

Give the combining form meaning slow.

A

brady

29
Q

Give the adjective-forming suffix which can refer to a person suffering form a certain disability or condition. Give the suffix which has paraplegic and anorexic as examples.

A

ic

30
Q

Give the combining form meaning brain.

A

encephal

31
Q

Give both forms of the prefix meaning upon, over, above.

A

epi ep

32
Q

Give the common noun-forming suffix which indicates membrane or connective tissue. Give the suffix which has endometrium and pericardium as examples.

A

ium

33
Q

Give the prefix meaning two, twice, double (do not give the form that is said to be used only rarely).

A

di

34
Q

Give both suffixes which form names of substances. Give the suffixes which have adrenalin and chlorine as examples.

A

in ine

35
Q

Give the prefix meaning outside, from the outside, toward the outside.

A

exo

36
Q

Give the noun-forming suffix which often indicates an abnormal or diseased condition. Give the suffix which has trauma and edema as examples.

A

ma

37
Q

Give the combining form meaning thorn, spine.

A

acanth

38
Q

Give the abstract noun-forming suffix which indicates a disease, abnormal condition, or abnormal presence of. Give the suffix which has elephantiasis and ancylostomiasis as examples.

A

iasis

39
Q

Give the combining form meaning word, study.

A

log

40
Q

Give the combining form meaning sensitivity to pain.

A

alges

41
Q

Give the two primary forms of the prefix meaning within (endogenous is one of the examples given).

A

endo ento

42
Q

Give the combining form meaning hard.

A

scler

43
Q

Give the combining form meaning heart.

A

cardi

44
Q

Give the suffix indicating a person interested in (as in dermatologist).

A

ist

45
Q

Give the combining form meaning middle, secondary, partial.

A

mes

46
Q

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning study, science, the study or science of.

A

logy

47
Q

Give the adjective-forming suffix which indicates pertaining to or located in. Give the suffix which has analgesic, gastric and toxic as examples.

A

ic

48
Q

Give the combining form meaning white, white blood cell.

A

leuk

49
Q

Give the combining form meaning face.

A

prosop

50
Q

Give both forms of the prefix meaning in, into, within.

A

en em

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