Med Term - Chapter 1

In cardi/o/centesis, cardi/o is a

Which element is commonly used for ease of pronunciation?

Which vowel is most commonly attached to word roots to create a CF?

Which suffix means inflammation?

In the word thermometer, meter is a(n)

Word endings are called

In medical terminology, a suffix usually indicates

A medical word consisting of more than one word root joined together with an o is a(n)

Oste/o/chondr/itis is an example of a

Which is an example of a CF linked to a word root?

When building a compound word, the first element is usually a

Define a medical word by first defining the

Which word means inflammation of the joints?

Vowels marked with a macron (-) indicate a

In the terms bronchi and fungi, the i is pronounced

Which prefix means before or in front of?

Which element is located at the beginning of a medical word?

Which element is a prefix?

Which term contains a prefix?

Compound words may consist of two or more word roots.

A word root + o results in a CF.

Gastr/o is a CF.

A CF consists of a prefix plus a word root.

A CF consists of a word root and a vowel.

A combining vowel is usually an i.

All medical words contain a prefix.

Gastroenterologist is an example of a compound word.

When defining a medical word, first define the suffix.

Most medical words have Greek or Spanish origins.

Pronunciation guidelines are included on the inside back cover of the textbook.

Enlargement

Inflammation

Stomach

In, within

Kidney

Tumor

Joint

Skin

Cell

Many, much

Muscle

Nose

Mouth

WIthout, not

Condition

After

Under, below

In macroglossia ("large tongue"), macro- is a

All suffixes begin with a vowel.

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.