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MED terminology
Chapter 1: Basic Med. Words
Question | Answer |
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prefix | a word part- @ beginning of a word can change word--> OPPOSITE meaning |
suffix | word part- @ ending of a word |
root word | main part of a word may be added a prefix, suffix , or another root word |
compound word | > 2 root words + suffix e.g. micro-scope hydro-therapy broncho-pneumonia |
combining form | root word + /O, when >2 roots combined e.g. cardi-O-vascular gastr-O-intestinal |