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HSE/VET MT Ch 1
basics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| the combination of a word root and the combining vowel | combining form |
| the vowel that connects 2 word roots or a suffix with a word root | an O |
| a word part used at the end of a word root to change the meaning of the word | suffix |
| is used at the beginning of a word to indicate number, location, or time | prefix |
| although the pronunciation of medical terms may differ slightly from one person to another | spelling |
| the four components of a medical term | word root, combining vowel prefix, suffix |