Summary Of Word Parts In Medical Terms

Question 1

ROOT

Answer 1

Foundation of the word

Question 2

SUFFIX

Answer 2

The ending bit that tells us what’s happening to the root, or give a new meaning like condition, disease process, or procedure

Question 3

PREFIX

Answer 3

The starting of the word that indicates location of an organ, the number of parts, time involved, and direction of the root

Question 4

COMBINING VOWEL

Answer 4

Vowel usually “O” connects root word to suffix

Question 5

COMBINGING FORM

Answer 5

Root words that have a vowel attached to them are combining forms. Ex carditis vs cardiology ( ITIS starts with vowel therefore no “O” )