Is prefixing, fixing something that ain't broken?
Always at the beginning of a word
Where do prefixes belong in a word?
What is the most common combining vowel?
Root word meaning kidney
What is Nephro?
HYPO- vs. HYPER-
HYPO- is below normal, where as HYPER- is above normal
Suffix meaning inflammation
What is -ITIS?
Prefix describing "upper"
What is EPI-?
Added so word is easier to pronounce
Why are combining vowels added to words?
Root word meaning sleep or numbness
What is Narco?
POLY- vs. OLIGO-
POLY- means many or excessive, where as OLIGO- means scant or little
Suffix meaning surgical puncture to remove fluid or gas
What is -CENTESIS?
Prefix meaning difficult, painful or bad
What is DYS-?
Suffix begins with a consonant or two root words are joined
When do we use a combining vowel?
Order in which organ occur or blood flows in body
What order are root words if there is more than 1?
DORSAL vs. VENTRAL
DORSAL is towards the back, where as VENTRAL is towards the belly or underside
Usually indicates procedure, condition, disease or disorder
What does a suffix usually describe of the root word?
Prefix meaning after
What is POST-?
The root word and combining vowel
What is a combining form?
Root word meaning Cyto
What is root word for cell?
-MALACIA vs. -SCLEROSIS
-MALACIA is abnormal softening, where as -SCLEROSIS is abnormal hardening
Suffix meaning bursting forth
What is -RRHAGIA?
Usually indicats number, location, time or status
What does a prefix usually describe the root word of?
Arthro, hemat and gastr
What are some examples of (o) being the combining vowel?
The main word you are adding a prefix of suffix to
What is a root word?
MEDIAL vs. LATERAL
MEDIAL is towards the midline, where as LATERAL is away from the midline
A group of letters added to the end of the word to make a new word
What is a suffix?