Pluralizing Medical Terms

Question 1

If the term ends in A, the plural must

Answer 1

Add an E, example Vertebra –> Vertebrae

Question 2

If the term ends in EX or IS, the plural must

Answer 2

Drop the EX/IS and add ICES Appendix –> Appendices

Question 3

If the term ends in IS, the plural must

Answer 3

Drop the IS and add ES Neurosis –> Neuroses

Question 4

If the term ends in ITIS, the plural must

Answer 4

Drop the S and add DES Arthritis –> Arthritides

Question 5

If the term ends in NX, the plural must

Answer 5

Drop the N and add GES Larynx –> Larynges

Question 6

If the term ends in ON, the plural must

Answer 6

Drop the ON and add an A Criterion –> Criteria

Question 7

If the term ends in UM, the plural must

Answer 7

Drop the UM and add an A Diverticulum –> Diverticula

Question 8

If the term ends in US, the plural must

Answer 8

Drop the US and add an I Alveolus –> Alveoli