Skeletal Morphemes

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What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

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The prefix 'dys-' means 'difficult' or 'abnormal'.

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What does the combining form 'fixat/o' refer to?

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The combining form 'fixat/o' refers to 'fastened'.

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What does the suffix '-physis' indicate?

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The suffix '-physis' refers to 'growth'.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What does the combining form 'acr/o' mean?

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The combining form 'acr/o' means 'extremity'.

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What does the suffix '-osis' signify?

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The suffix '-osis' signifies an 'abnormal condition'.

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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

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The prefix 'hyper-' means 'excessive' or 'above normal'.

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What does the combining form 'ped/o' refer to?

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The combining form 'ped/o' refers to 'foot'.

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What does the suffix '-oma' indicate?

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The suffix '-oma' indicates a 'tumor' or 'mass'.

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What does the combining form 'cost/o' mean?

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The combining form 'cost/o' means 'rib'.

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What does the suffix '-litis' refer to?

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The suffix '-litis' refers to 'inflammation'.