Suffixes | Prefixes | Root Words | Abbreviations |
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Appears at the end of the word.
Where does a suffix appear in a word?
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At the beginning of the word.
Where does a prefix appear in a word?
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The main foundation for a medical term
What is a root word?
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Emergency room
What does ER stand for?
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Modifies meaning of the word.
How does the suffix affect the word?
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To point out location or quantity
What is the point of a prefix?
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After the prefix and before the suffix
Where is a root word placed?
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Everyday
What does QD stand for?
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Example: A person may have their liver removed instead of it being repaired.
Name an issue that may occur if a suffix is misspelled or wrong?
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By studying/memorizing
How do you know your prefixes?
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They're both equally important. If a medical term is ever slightly misunderstood, then a life threatening situation may occur.
Which is more important, a root word or a prefix?
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Right eye
What does OD stand for?
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To examine
What does the suffix, -scopy, mean?
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Between
What does the prefix inter- mean?
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Stomach
What does the root word Gastr- mean?
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Left eye
What does OS stand for?
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Development; flow/discharge
What do the suffixes -trophy and -rrhea mean?
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Before; Against
What do the prefixes Ante- and Anti- mean?
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Heart and joints.
What do the root words cardi- and arth- mean?
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before meals
What does Ac stand for?
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