Exam 1: Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction

What is the definition of the medical term neonatal?

Which of the following medical terms has two word roots?

In the constructed term neur/o/logy, the suffix is ________.

In the constructed term psych/o/logy, the suffix is ________.

In the constructed term psych/o/logy, the word root is ________.

Identify the combining form in the term antibiotic.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -gastr/o

In the constructed term mast/o/plasty, the suffix is ________.

In the constructed term leuk/emia, the suffix is ________.

A(n) ________ is added to a root to assist with pronunciation when combining with other word parts. (two words)

Choose the combining form that means "white."

The suffix -plasty means "surgical ________."

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -dermat/o

Cardi is an example of what type of word part?

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -bi/o

Choose the prefix that means "against."

A combining form is made up of:

This word part is used to assist with pronunciation when combining a root with a suffix or another root.

A word ________ is a word part that provides the primary meaning of a word.

The combining form dermat/o means " ________."