A prefix is a word part that comes before the root and begins the term. Prefixes further modify the root or roots; they often give an indication of direction, time or orientation.

A suffix provides and ending that modifies and gives specific meaning to the root word.

No dash- Provide the foundation of the medical term and are the source of it's meaning.

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Term	Definition
Prefix-	A prefix is a word part that comes before the root and begins the term. Prefixes further modify the root or roots; they often give an indication of direction, time or orientation.
-Suffix	A suffix provides and ending that modifies and gives specific meaning to the root word.
Root Word	No dash- Provide the foundation of the medical term and are the source of it's meaning.
Combining Vowel	A E I O U and sometimes Y.