Principal Medical Root Word Flashcards
1
Q
Elements
A
- Root word
- Suffix
- Prefix
2
Q
Central meaning of a term
A
Root word
3
Q
Foundation to which other element are added to build/ form a complete meaning
A
Root word
4
Q
Added at the end
A
Suffix
5
Q
Added ar the beginning
A
Prefix
6
Q
A root word with a vocwel at the end so that the suffix beginning with a consinant can be added
A
Combining form
7
Q
Added to the end of a root woed to amke the resulting medical term easier to pronounce
A
Combining form
8
Q
Most commonly used combinig vowel
A
o
9
Q
A combining vowel is used when the suffix begins with —
A
consonant
10
Q
A combining vowel is NOT used when the suffix begins with —
A
vowel
11
Q
A combining vowel is used when 2 or more — are joined
A
root words
