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Word Parts
Anatomy of Medical Terms
Term | Definition |
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prefix | word part found at the beginning of a word. Usually indicates number, location, time, or status |
root | word part that gives the essential meaning of the word. A root cannot stand alone; a suffix must be added to complete the term |
combining vowel | single vowel, usually an o, that is added to the end of a root to make the word easier to pronounce. A combining vowel is used when a suffix begins with a consonant or when two or more roots are joined. |
combining form | combination of the root and combining vowel |
suffix | word part found at the end of a word. Usually indicates procedure, condition, disease, or disorder. |