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27 Cards in this Set
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The part of the word which comes before the stem and modifies or augments the meaning of the stem.
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Prefix.
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The part of the word which gives basic meaning to the word.
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Stem, or root
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The part of the word which comes after the stem and modifies or augments the meaning of the root.
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Suffix
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Certain combinations of stems or root words are difficult to pronounce, making it necessary to insert a vowel called a ________________.
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combining vowel.
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The combining vowel is usually a ____ .
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O
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A stem plus the combining vowel is known as the ______________________.
Example "Speed-o" in speedometer. |
Combining form.
(Referred to simply as the stem). |
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Osteo
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Bone.
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Arthro
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Joint
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Chondro
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cartilage
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Myelo
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Bone marrow, or spine
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Myo
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Muscle
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Tendo
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Tendon
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Costo
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Rib
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Derma
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Skin
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Onycho
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nail
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Rhino
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nose
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naso
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nose
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LARYNGO
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LARYNX
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LARYNX
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VOICEBOX
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TRACHEO
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UPPER WINDPIPE
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TRACHEO
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TRACHEA
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BRONCHO
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LOWER WINDPIPE
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BRONCHO
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BRONCHUS
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PULMO
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LUNG
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PNEUMO
(main usage of the word) |
LUNGS
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PNEUMO (second, lesser used meaning)
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AIR
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PNEO
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BREATHING
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