a word part- @ beginning of a word can change word--> OPPOSITE meaning

main part of a word may be added a prefix, suffix , or another root word

> 2 root words + suffix e.g. micro-scope hydro-therapy broncho-pneumonia

root word + /O, when >2 roots combined e.g. cardi-O-vascular gastr-O-intestinal

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MED terminology

Chapter 1: Basic Med. Words

Question	Answer
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