Singular and Plural Forms Flashcards
1
Q
what is the plural ending for -a
example: vertebra
A
- ae
example: vertebrae
2
Q
what is the plural ending for -is
example: diagnosis
A
- es
example: diagnoses
3
Q
what is the plural ending for -ma
example: condyloma
A
-mata
condylomata
4
Q
what is the plural ending for -on
example: phenomenon
A
- a
example: phenomena
5
Q
what is the plural ending for -um
example: bacterium
A
- a
example: bacteria
6
Q
what is the plural ending for -us
example: fungus
A
- i
example: fungi
7
Q
what is the plural ending for -ax
example: thorax
A
- aces
example: thoraces
8
Q
what is the plural ending for -ex
example: apex
A
- ices
example: apices
9
Q
what is the plural ending for -ix
example: appendix
A
- ices
example: appendices
10
Q
what is the plural ending for -y
example: myopathy
A
- ies
example: myopathies
