Module 2 Flashcards
1
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a-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: away from
- “abs-“ before elements beginning with T or sometimes C
- usually “a-“ before consonants (but not always)
- usually “ab-“ before vowels (but not always)
2
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-able
A
- adjectival suffix
- primary meaning: able to
- subsidiary meaning: capable of
- sometimes “-ible”
3
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-ac
A
- adjectival suffix – pertaining to, located in, affected with
- primary meaning: affected with
4
Q
-agra
A
- nominal suffix
- primary meaning: gouty pain
- subsidiary meaning: sudden pain
5
Q
alg- OR -algia
A
- alg- (root)
- -algia (abstract nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: pain
- subsidiary meaning: pain in
6
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alges- OR -algesia
A
- alges- (root)
- -algesia (abstract nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: sensitivity to pain
7
Q
aneurysm-
A
- root
- primary meaning: aneurysm
- notes: from “an-“ + “eury-“ + “-ism”
8
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angi-
A
- root
- primary meaning: (blood) vessel
- subsidiary meaning: duct
9
Q
-ant (2)
A
- verb-to-adjective adjectival suffix
- primary meaning: doing [the verbal action]
- subsidiary meaning: tending [to do the verbal action]; exhibiting [the condition]
OR
- nominal suffix – agent (doer)
- primary meaning: one who
10
Q
ante-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: before
- subsidiary meaning: forward
11
Q
anti-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: against
- subsidiary meaning: opposite; opposed to; preventing; relieving
- “ant-“ before vowels or H
- “anti-“ before anything else
12
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aort-
A
- root
- stand-alone word: aorta
- primary meaning: aorta
13
Q
aqu-
A
- root
- primary meaning: water
14
Q
aque-
A
- root
- primary meaning: watery
15
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-ar
A
- adjectival suffix – pertaining to; located in, of
16
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arteri-
A
- root
- primary meaning: artery
17
Q
arthr-
A
- root
- primary meaning: joint
18
Q
-ase
A
- nominal suffix
- notes: forms enzyme names
19
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-asia
A
- abstract nominal suffix – state, condition
20
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-asis
A
- abstract nominal suffix – state, condition
21
Q
astr-
A
- root
- primary meaning: star
22
Q
-ate (2)
A
- nominal suffix
- forms chemical names
OR
- adjectival suffix – shape
- primary meaning: characterized by
- subsidiary meaning: having; possessing; resembling
23
Q
atri-
A
- root
- primary meaning: atrium
- subsidiary meaning: chamber, cavity
24
Q
blast- OR -blast
A
- blast- (root)
- -blast (nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: primitive cell
- subsidiary meaning: immature cell
25
Q
brady-
A
- root
- primary meaning: slow
26
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cac-
A
- root
- primary meaning: defective
- subsidiary meaning: terrible
27
Q
capill-
A
- root
- primary meaning: capillary
28
Q
capillar-
A
- root
- primary meaning: capillary
29
Q
cardi-
A
- root
- primary meaning: heart
- subsidiary meaning: cardia
30
Q
carn-
A
- root
- primary meaning: flesh
31
Q
cata-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: downward
- subsidiary meaning: disordered
- “cat-“ before vowels or H
32
Q
-ce
A
- nominal suffix – state; act of
33
Q
cephal-
A
- root
- primary meaning: head
34
Q
cid- OR -cide
A
- cid- (root)
- -cide (nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: kill
- subsidiary meaning: cut, destroy
- usually has a prefix
- adjectival suffix “-cidal”
35
Q
cirs-
A
- root
- primary meaning: dilated and twisted vein; varix
36
Q
cla-
A
- root
- primary meaning: break
- subsidiary meaning: break up; destroy
37
Q
clas- OR -clast OR -clasis
A
- clas- (root)
- -clast (nominal suffix) – agent (doer)
- -clasis (abstract nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: break
- subsidiary meaning: break up; destroy
38
Q
-cle
A
- nominal suffix – diminutive
- primary meaning: small
39
Q
clon-
A
- root
- primary meaning: spasm [involuntary muscle contraction]
40
Q
con-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: together with
- subsidiary meaning: together; thoroughly; very
- standard form is “con-“
- “co-“ before H
- “col-“ before L
- “com-“ before E, M, or P
- “cor-“ before R
41
Q
contra-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: against
- subsidiary meaning: opposite; opposed to; preventing; relieving
42
Q
cor-
A
- root
- primary meaning: heart
43
Q
cord-
A
- root
- primary meaning: heart
44
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coron-
A
- root
- primary meaning: crown
45
Q
corpor-
A
- root
- primary meaning: body
46
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cortic-
A
- root
- stand-alone word: cortex
- primary meaning: outer layer
47
Q
creat-
A
- root
- primary meaning: flesh
48
Q
cresc-
A
- root
- primary meaning: grow
- subsidiary meaning: begin to grow
49
Q
cret-
A
- root
- primary meaning: grow
- subsidiary meaning: begin to grow
- usually has a prefix
50
Q
crin- OR -crine
A
- crin- (root)
- -crine (adjectival suffix)
- primary meaning: secrete
51
Q
-culum
A
- nominal suffix – diminutive
- primary meaning: small
- “-culus” for masculine nouns
- “-cula” for feminine nouns
52
Q
cutane-
A
- root
- primary meaning: skin
53
Q
cyst-
A
- root
- primary meaning: bladder
- subsidiary meaning: cyst
54
Q
cysti- OR -cystis
A
- cysti- (root)
- -cystis (nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: bladder
- subsidiary meaning: cyst
55
Q
cyt- OR -cyte OR -cytosis
A
- cyt- (root)
- -cyte (nominal suffix)
- -cytosis (abstract nominal suffix)
- primary meaning: cell
56
Q
de-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: down from
- subsidiary meaning: away from; absent
57
Q
dem-
A
- root
- primary meaning: people
- subsidiary meaning: population
58
Q
dis-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: apart; away
- “dif-“ before F
- “di-“ before G, V, or sometimes L
59
Q
echo-
A
- root
- primary meaning: reverberating sound; echo
60
Q
-ellum
A
- nominal suffix – diminutive
- primary meaning: small
- “-ellus” for masculine nouns
- “-ella” for feminine nouns
61
Q
en-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: within
62
Q
encephal-
A
- root
- primary meaning: brain
- “en-“ + “cephal-“
63
Q
endo-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: within
- sometimes “ento-“
- “end-“ / “ent-“ + vowel
64
Q
-esis
A
- nominal suffix – state; condition; procedure
65
Q
-etic
A
- adjectival suffix – from “-esis” noun
66
Q
eury-
A
- root
- primary meaning: wide
- subsidiary meaning: dilate
67
Q
extra-
A
- prefix
- primary meaning: on the outside
- subsidiary meaning: beyond
- sometimes “extro-“
68
Q
fasci-
A
- root
- stand-alone word: fascia
- primary meaning: fascia
- subsidiary meaning: membrane supporting muscles
69
Q
fibr-
A
- root
- primary meaning: fibre
- subsidiary meaning: filament; fibrous tissue