Word Parts
The word part that comes in front of a root word is a
Prefix
The root word coron- means…
Crown or part of tooth above the gum.
The suffix -al means…
Pertaining to
Pertaining to the upper jaw
Maxillary
Odontogenic
Root word= odont (tooth)
Suffix = genic (originating from)
The prefix Peri- in perialveolar means….
Around
The root word that means disease is….
Path
The suffix -ity means….
Having state/ quality of
Inflammation of the mouth
Stomatitis
Gingivitis
Root word= gingiv (gums)
Suffix = itis (inflammation)
Odyn- is an example of which word part….
Root word
Or- is a root word meaning….
Mouth
This suffix has the meaning of originating or produced from…
-genic
Having multiple hollow spaces of pits in a tooth
Cavities
Mandibular
Root word= mandibl (lower jaw)
Suffix = ar (pertaining to)
The word or phrase that comes after a root word is called a …..
Suffix
The root word odyn- means….
Pain
This suffix has the meaning of inflammation…
Itis
Pertaining to the root
Radicular
Perialveolar
Prefix= peri (around)
Root word= alveol (tooth socket)
Suffix = ar (pertaining to)
The suffix -ology means…
The study of
The root word that has the meaning of part of the tooth in the bone/tooth socket is….
Radic
This suffix has the meaning of eating or swallowing
-phagia
Pertaining to the part of the tooth above the gums
Coronal
Dentiform
Root word= dent (tooth)
Suffix= iform (to take shape of)