Prefix, Suffix, and Combining Vowels of Medical Terms Flashcards

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Word root
The word root is the foundation of the word
Prefix
A prefix is at the begining of the word
Suffix
A suffix is at the end of the word
Combining vowel
The combining vowel is a vowel (usually o) that links the word root to another word root or a suffix
Aden/o
Gland
Gastr/o
Stomach
Hemat/o
Blood
Nephr/o
Kidney
Ophthalm/o
Eye
Ur/o
Urine, urinary tract
A-
Without, away from
Anti-
Against
Brady-
Slow
Dys-
Painful, difficult
Hyper-
Over, above