Correct Answers.
Joining two combining forms requires: - Answer That the combining vowel be kept on the
first combining form.
Which of the following is an example of a combining form? - Answer Ven/o-
The medical word diverticulum is a latin noun. You would make the plural form by changing the
word ending -um to: - Answer -a
The parts of medical words can include: - Answer Combining forms, Suffixes, Prefixes
A suffix is found at the beginning of the medical word. True or false? - Answer False
A prefix is: - Answer Always at the beginning of a medical word.
The parts of a combining form include: - Answer A root and a combining vowel.
Is the combining form found at the end of a medical word? True or false? - Answer False
The combining vowel gives meaning to the medical word. True or false? - Answer False
In the medical word psychology, which part is the combining form? - Answer Psych/o-
The most common combining vowel is: - Answer O
A suffix, by it's self, cannot be the foundation of a medical word. True or false? - Answer True
The suffixes -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, and -ous all mean: - Answer Pertaining to
Suffixes such as -iatry, -ist, and -logy describe: - Answer Medical specialties or specialists.