Building Terms & Word Structure - Med Term Flashcard

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What suffix can you add to the end of 'cook' to make a new word?

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ing

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A combining vowel is used when the suffix begins with a ________.

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consonant

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What does the word 'superior' mean?

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top, above

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What is 'Cardi/o' an example of?

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Word root

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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above, over

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What is the purpose of a combining vowel in medical terminology?

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To connect word roots to suffixes or other roots.

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What is a prefix in medical terminology?

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A word part added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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Inflammation.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo-'?

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Below normal or under.

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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Surgical removal.