Chapter 1 Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Medical word
Consists of some or all of the following elements: word root, combining form, suffix, and prefix
Word root
The foundation of a medical term and contains its primary meaning. Most are derived from the Greek or Latin language.
Combining form
When a word root is combined with a vowel. The vowel is usually an o, but sometimes it is an i.
Suffix
Word element placed at the end of a word that changes the meaning of the word.
Erythr/o
Red
Gastr/o
Stomach
Hepat/o
Liver
Immun/o
Immune, immunity, safe
Nephr/o
Kidney
Oste/o
Bone
Gastr/o
Stomach
Stomat
Mouth
Defining medical words
1. define suffix or last part of the word.2. define first part of the word (may be a word root, combining form, or prefix)3. Define middle part of the word.