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terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wors Root | The root word is the foundation of the word and it can stand alone, be used with a prefix or suffix or combined with other root words. gastr/ic - gastr is the root meaning stomach |
| Suffix | The suffix is the word ending. It modifies the root word and makes it more specific. It can stand alone or be used with a root word. gastr/itis -itis is the suffix and means inflammation gastr/ic -ic is the suffix and it means pertaining to |
| Prefix | The prefix is the word beginning. It modifies the root word and makes it more specific. It cannot stand alone. epi/gastr/ic -epi is the prefix and it means above or upon trans/gastr/ic -trans is the prefix and it means across |
| Combining vowel | A vowel which is usually "o" linking the root to the suffix or to another root. Sometimes "i" and "u" are used. mamm/o/gram -mamm is the root word meaning breast gram is the suffix meaning record o is the combining vowel |
| Combining form | The combination of a root word with the combining vowel. cardi/o/gram cardi is the combining form and it means heart |