Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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word parts
A
word root, prefix, suffix, combining vowel
2
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word root
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(WR) Main idea of the word
There can be more than one
3
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prefix
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(P) Usually at the beginning of the word
4
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suffix
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(S) usually at the end of the word
5
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combining vowel
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(CV) Usually the letter o. Used to combine word roots and suffixes
6
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Example of a word root written by itself
A
oste/
7
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Example of a prefix written by itself
A
pre-
8
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Example of a suffix written by itself
A
-osis
9
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combining vowels are used when
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The suffix begins with a consonant
10
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Combining form example
A
oste/o
WR/CV
11
Q
Word Breakdown Step 1
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Divide the term
Ex: gastr/o/enter/o/logy
12
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Word Breakdown Step 2
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List each word part gastr/ o enter/ o -logy
13
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Word Breakdown Step 3
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Define each word part gastr/ = stomach o = combining vowel enter/ = intestine o = combining vowel -logy = study of
14
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Word Breakdown Step 4
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Combine definitions of word parts
stomach, intestine, study of
15
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Word Breakdown Step 5
A
study of the stomach and intestine
