University:
California State University, Fullerton
Course:
KNES 205 | Medical Terminology
Academic year:

2022
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140

Pages:

3
Author:

Prince Sampson

Synonym: a word having the same or almost the same meaning as another word Word Synonym Inadequate Deficient/ lacking/ weak/ incomplete Decrease Diminish/ decline/ low Increase Raised/ enhanced/ high Chapter 1 Questions: Prefix is defined as ………………………………………… Root is defined as …………………………………………. Suffix is defined as ………………………………………… Combining form is defined as …………………………….. Wrtie down the opposite word of the following: Hypo,………………………. Increased,…………………… Name the 3 parts of the medical word? Define the following suffixes: - Itis………… - Logy……… Chapter 1 Answers: Prefix is defined as a short word part added before a root to modify its meaning Root is defined as the fundamental unit of each medical word It is the part to which modifying prefixes and suffixes are added. Suffix is defined as a short word part added at the end of a root to modify its meaning Combining form is defined as the combination of the root and the combining vowel Wrtie down the opposite word of the following: Hypo, hyper Increased,increased Name the 3 parts of the medical word? Define the following suffixes: - Itis= inflammation - Logy= study of Silent Letters and Unusual Pronunciations A silent letter or unusual pronunciation can be a problem, especially if it appears at the start of a word. Unlike other word with usual pronunciation as Apnea, means cessation of breathing Some examples: 1) Abscess, a collection of pus in any part of the body. 2) Pneumonia: is an inflammation of lungs due to infection of alveoli in one or both lungs, causing symptoms such as cough and fever. 3) Nephroptosis, means dropping of the kidney.