MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - CHAPTER 1, 2, 3 EXAM |
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Root word - ANSWER-basis of meaning (foundation). ex. card = heart
Prefix - ANSWER-attached to the beginning of a root word; changes meaning of
the word. ex. endo- = inside
Suffix - ANSWER-attached to the end of a root word; changes meaning of the
word. ex. -itis = inflammation
Endocarditis - ANSWER-inflammation of the hearts' inner lining
Combining vowels (a, e, i, o, u) - ANSWER-- must be used when combining more
than 2 root words (ex. Gastroenterologist)
- must be used when the suffix begins with a consonant
- when adding prefix or suffix, change the spelling of the root word only
Card - ANSWER-heart
Hemat - ANSWER-blood
Hepat - ANSWER-liver
, nephr - ANSWER-kidney
ren - ANSWER-kidney
Derm - ANSWER-skin
Gyn - ANSWER-woman
Oste - ANSWER-bones
arth - ANSWER-joints
-megaly - ANSWER-enlargement
-pathy - ANSWER-disease
hyper- - ANSWER-above, elevated
hypo- - ANSWER-below, decreased
multi- - ANSWER-many
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | LATEST
UPDATED PDF 2026/27
Root word - ANSWER-basis of meaning (foundation). ex. card = heart
Prefix - ANSWER-attached to the beginning of a root word; changes meaning of
the word. ex. endo- = inside
Suffix - ANSWER-attached to the end of a root word; changes meaning of the
word. ex. -itis = inflammation
Endocarditis - ANSWER-inflammation of the hearts' inner lining
Combining vowels (a, e, i, o, u) - ANSWER-- must be used when combining more
than 2 root words (ex. Gastroenterologist)
- must be used when the suffix begins with a consonant
- when adding prefix or suffix, change the spelling of the root word only
Card - ANSWER-heart
Hemat - ANSWER-blood
Hepat - ANSWER-liver
, nephr - ANSWER-kidney
ren - ANSWER-kidney
Derm - ANSWER-skin
Gyn - ANSWER-woman
Oste - ANSWER-bones
arth - ANSWER-joints
-megaly - ANSWER-enlargement
-pathy - ANSWER-disease
hyper- - ANSWER-above, elevated
hypo- - ANSWER-below, decreased
multi- - ANSWER-many
