Health Science Theory - MT

Front

There are ___ types of word parts.

Back

3

Front

This part of the word contains the basic meaning, main words/fundamental meaning of the medical term.

Back

word root / root word

Front

T/F: A suffix is found at the beginning of a word.

Back

false

Front

T/F: A suffix is a syllable or word that comes at the end of the word.

Back

true

Front

A _____ _____ is needed between word root and suffix to make the medical term easier to pronounce.

Back

combining vowel

Front

When is a combining vowel NOT used?

Back

When the suffix begins with a vowel.

Front

T/F: A combining vowel is always used when two or more word roots are joined.

Back

true

Front

Choose a word root + a suffix which will create a new medical term from: tonsilectomy.

Back

tonsillitis

Front

When analyzing medical terms, one must always begin with the...

Back

suffix

Front

The correct order to find out what the term means is...

Back

Always begin with the suffix...find the word root...figure out the meaning of the term.