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The parts of medical terms are prefixes, roots, and suffixes |
The parts of Medical Terms |
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To analyze a term, always start with the suffix. Then go to the beginning of the word; it will be either a prefix or a root. If there is an additional part in that term, it will be a root. |
How to analyze Medical Terms |
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Some terms have a suffix and a root, with no prefix. |
Terms with No Prefix |
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When a term has two roots, they are joined with a combining vowel and are followed by a suffix. |
Terms with Two Roots |
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A combing vowel is used between 2 roots. Between a root and a suffix, the combing vowel is used when the suffix begins with a constant |
The Combining Vowel |
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The combining form is the root plus the combining vowel. |
The Combing Form |
