Unit 1 Flashcards
1
Q
word root
A
main idea of the word
2
Q
combining form
A
word root/ combining vowel ex: cardi/o
3
Q
prefixes
A
beginning
4
Q
what does a prefix look like?
A
dash after the letters
ex: epi-
5
Q
suffixes
A
ending
6
Q
what does a suffix look like?
A
dash before the letters
ex: -osis
7
Q
combining vowel
A
usually o
8
Q
If a suffix begins with a consonant…
A
use a combining vowel
9
Q
If a suffix begins with a vowel…
A
do NOT use a combining vowel
10
Q
What is the first step in word building?
A
divide the term into word parts with slashes
11
Q
What is the second step in word building?
A
define each word part
12
Q
What is the third step in word building?
A
Combine the meaning of the word parts
13
Q
obdormition
A
limb falling asleep
14
Q
xerosis
A
dry skin
15
Q
epistaxis
A
nose bleed
