Singular & Plural Suffixes (Intro) Flashcards

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-ax

A

Drop -x and add -ces

Ex: thorax - thoraces

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-en

A

Drop -en add -ina

Ex: lumen - lumina

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-is

A

Drop -is and add -es

Ex: diagnosis - diagonses

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-ix

A

Drop -ix and add -ices

Ex: appendix - appendices

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-ex

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Drop -ex and add -ices

Ex: apex - apices

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-ma

A

Retain -ma and add -ta

Ex: carinoma - carcinomata

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-on

A

Drop -on and add -a

Ex: ganglion - ganglia

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-um

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Drop -um and add -a

Ex: bacterium - bacteria

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-us

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Drop -us and add -i

Ex: bronchus - bronchi

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-y

A

Drop -y and add -ies

Ex: deformity - deformities

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-a

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Retain -a and add -e

Ex: pleura - pleurae

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