Medical terminology root words

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What is a word or word part that can form the basis of new words through the addition of prefixes and suffixes?

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Root words

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Word roots: Frequently indicates a body part.

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Frequently indicates a body part.

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Basic rule one states a word root is used __________ a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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before

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Cost/o

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Ribs

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Enter/o

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Small Intestines

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What is the meaning of the root word: Arthr/o

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Joint

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What is the meaning of the root word: chondr/o

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Cartilage

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What is the meaning of the root word: cost/o

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Rib

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What is the meaning of the root word: crani/o

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skull

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What is the meaning of the root word: dors/o?

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backside of the body closest to the spine