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Medical Terminology MA 170b
Units 1-5
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
02/09/2010

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Term
Word Root
Definition
The main body of a word originating from Greek or Latin which often combines with prefixes and suffixes to create medical terms.
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Combining Form
Definition
In order to facilitate the pronunciation of a term, a vowel (usually 'o' or sometimes 'i') is inserted between word roots. A combining form ends in an enclosed vowel.
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Prefix
Definition
a word part that is placed before a word root to modify its meaning. A prefix written alone is usually followed by a hyphen. ex: anti- peri-
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Suffix
Definition
a word part that is placed at the end of a word or word part to modify its meaning. they are joined to combining forms in order to write nouns, adjectives and verbs. A suffix written alone is usually preceded by a hyphen. ex: -itis -logy
Term
Plural Forms: Abrasion
Definition
Abrasion+s= Abrsasions
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Plural Forms: Sinus
Definition
Sinus+es= sinuses
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Plural Forms: Capilary
Definition
Capilary-y+ies= Capilaries
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Plural Forms: Calculus
Definition
Calculus-us+i= Calculi
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Plural Forms: Cortex
Definition
Cortex-ex+ices= Cortices
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Plural Forms: Diagnosis
Definition
Diagnosis-is+es= Diagnoses
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Plural Forms: Protozoon
Definition
Protozoon-on+a= Protozoa
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Plural Forms: Sarcoma
Definition
sarcoma+ta= sarcomata

*note: though, more recently, just adding 's' has been used so you may see "sarcomas" instead of "sarcomata."
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Plural Forms: Larynx
Definition
larynx-x+ges= larynges
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Plural Forms: Amoeba
Definition
amoeba+e= amoebae
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