Medical terminology Flashcards
1
Q
what is a root?
A
a root is a word element containing the basic meaning of the word
2
Q
what is a suffix?
A
a suffix is a word element placed at the end of a root to change meaning of the word
3
Q
what is a prefix?
A
a prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning
4
Q
what is a abbreviation?
A
an abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase
5
Q
What makes pronunciation easier?
A
adding a vowel between 2 roots or in-between a root and a suffix
