Terminology and Language Flashcards
1
Q
What is the word root?
A
the part that gives the essential meaning of the word
eg; therm- temperature
2
Q
What is the prefix?
A
beginning of the word combination
eg; hypo- decrease
hyper- increase
3
Q
What is the Suffix?
A
word part found at the end of the word combination
eg; indicates a procedure, condition, disease or disorder
ia- state or condition
4
Q
When is a combining vowel used?
A
when a suffix begins with a consonant or when 2 or more roots are joined
5
Q
what is a combining form?
A
when 2 root words are added together using a combining vowel and usually an o
