Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a word root linking a suffix that begins with a vowel?
A) Cardi/o/centesis
B) Enter/o/lysis
C) Therm/o/meter
D) Scler/osis
E) Cardi/o/megaly
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q30: A word root + o results in
Q31: In cardi/o/centesis, cardi/o is a<br>A) combining form.<br>B)
Q32: A combining vowel is usually an i.
Q33: A CF consists of a word root
Q34: Match the word elements with their meanings.<br>-skin<br>A)arthr/o<br>B)dermat/o<br>C)gastr/o<br>D)muscul/o<br>E)nas/o<br>F)nephr/o<br>G)stomat/o<br>H)-cyte<br>I)-itis<br>J)-oma<br>K)-megaly<br>L)an-<br>M)-ia<br>N)intra-<br>O)poly-<br>P)post-<br>Q)sub-<br>R)retro-
Q36: Word endings are called<br>A) prefixes.<br>B) suffixes.<br>C) vowels.<br>D)
Q37: Most medical word roots are derived from<br>A)
Q38: In medical terminology, a suffix usually indicates<br>A)
Q39: A CF consists of a prefix plus
Q40: All suffixes begin with a vowel.