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level: Level 1 of Rootwords

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level questions: Level 1 of Rootwords

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Gives essential meaning of the term It can stand alone and have meaningRoot
Root word may represent:1 2 3
Root word may represent: 1organs
Root word may represent: 2Body functions
Root word may represent: 3procedures
Different forms of a medical terminology:1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Different forms of a medical terminology: 1P+S
Different forms of a medical terminology: 2P+P+S
Different forms of a medical terminology: 3P+P+P+S
Different forms of a medical terminology: 4RW+S
Different forms of a medical terminology: 5P+RW+S
Different forms of a medical terminology: 6P+RW+RW+S
Different forms of a medical terminology: 7P+RW+RW+RW+S
Combining Vowel usually an "???"O
Connects roots to suffixes and roots to other rootsCombining Vowel
Which word part is not included in the combining vowel "O" rule?Prefixes
Rules in word building: Keep combining vowel between?, even when the second root begins with a voweltwo root words
Rules in word building: When suffix begins with a vowel, the combining vowel is?dropped
Rules in word building: When a suffix begin with a consonant, a vowel (usually an "o") is inserted:between the root and the suffix to aid in pronunciation
Reading and Defining Medical Term: There are instances that a term only consist of?a prefix and a suffix
Reading and Defining Medical Term: Read the meaning of the medical words from the?suffix, prefix, and finally the word root
Reading and Defining Medical Term: If the word does not have a prefix, then?define the suffix followed by the word root
Reading and Defining Medical Term: Define beginning with prefix followed by suffix if we are going to define the given medical term above, just follow the rule relating to:Suffixes on: pathologic and disease condition and miscellaneous
Reading and Defining Medical Term: Define beginning with suffix followed by prefix, if we are going to define the given medical term above, just follow the rule relating to:Suffixes on: Pertaining to or resembling, Condition of, Diagnostic, Surgical procedure, and medical specialty
Roots of the ear: Audi-hearing
Roots of the ear: Acous, acus, cussound, hearing
Roots of the ear: Ot-ear
Roots of the ear: Myring-Tympanic membrane
Roots of the ear: Tympan-Tympanic membrane
Roots of the ear: Cochle-Cochlea of inner ear
Roots of the ear: Vestibul-Vestibule
Roots of the ear: Labyrinth-Labyrinth (inner ear)
Roots of the eye and vision: Blephar-eyelid
Roots of the eye and vision: Lacrim-Tear, lacrimal
Roots of the eye and vision: Dacry-Tear, Lacrimal
Roots of the eye and vision: Opt-eye, vision
Roots of the eye and vision: Ocul-Eye
Roots of the eye and vision: Ophthalm-Eye
Roots of the eye and vision: Scelr-Sclera
Roots of the eye and vision: Corne-Cornea
Roots of the eye and vision: Kerat-Cornea
Roots of the eye and vision: Lenti-Lens
Roots of the eye and vision: Irit- or Irid-Iris
Roots of the eye and vision: Pupill-Pupil
Roots of the eye and vision: Retin-Retina
Roots of the skin: Derm-, dermat-Skin
Roots of the skin: Melan-Dark, black, melanin
Roots of the skin: Hidr-, idr-Sweat, perspiration
Roots of the skin: Seb-Sebum
Roots of the skin: Trich-Hair
Roots of the skin: Onych-Nail
Roots of the heart: Cardi-heart
Roots of the heart: Atri-Atrium
Roots of the heart: Ventricul-Ventricle
Roots of the heart: Valv-, valvul-Valve
Roots of the heart: Myo-, Musculo-Muscle
Roots for the blood vessel: Angi-Blood vessel
Roots for the blood vessel: Vas-, Vascul-Vessel
Roots for the blood vessel: Arter-, arteri-Artery
Roots for the blood vessel: Arteriol-Arteriole
Roots for the blood vessel: Aort-Aorta
Roots for the blood vessel: Lymph-Lymphatic vessels and lymphocytes
Roots for the blood vessel: Ven-Vein
Roots for the blood vessel: Phleb-Vein
Roots for the blood vessel: Hema-/ Hemat-Blood
Roots for the blood vessel: Thromb-Blood clot
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Nas-Nose
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Rhin-Nose
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Pharyng-Pharynx
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Laryng-Larynx
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Trache-Trachea
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Bronch-Bronchus
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: BronchiolBronchiole
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Phren-Diaphragm
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Phrenic-Phrenic nerve
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Pleur-Pleura
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Pulm-, Pulmon-Lungs
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Pneum-, pneumat-Air, gas, respiration, lung
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Spir-Breathing
Roots of the Respiratory Passageways: Myo-Muscle
Roots for the mouth: Or-mouth
Roots for the mouth: Stoma-, Stomat-Mouth
Roots for the mouth: Gnath-Jaw
Roots for the mouth: Labi-Lip
Roots for the mouth: Cheil-Lip
Roots for the mouth: Bucc-Cheek
Roots for the mouth: Dent-, dent/iTooth, teeth
Roots for the mouth: Odont-Tooth, teeth
Roots for the mouth: Gingiv-Gum
Roots for the mouth: Lingu-Tongue
Roots for the mouth: Gloss-Tongue
Roots for the mouth: Sial-Saliva, salivary gland
Roots for the mouth: Palat-Palate
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Esophag-Esophagus
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Gastr-Stomach
Roots for the Digestive Tract: pylor-Pylorus
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Enter-Intestine
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Duoden-Duodenum
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Ile-Ileum
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Cec-Cecum
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Col-, colon-Colon
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Sigmoid-Sigmoid colon
Roots for the Digestive Tract: rect/oRectum
Roots for the Digestive Tract: Proct-Rectum
Roots for the Digestive Tract: An/oAnus
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Hepat-Liver
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Bili-bile
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Chol-bile, Gall
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Cholecyst-Gallbladder
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Cholangi-Bile duct
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Choledoch-Common bile duct
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Splen-spleen
Roots for the Digestive Tract (Accessory organs): Pancreat-pancreas
Roots pertaining to the muscles: Myo-Muscle
Roots pertaining to the muscles: Muscul-Muscle
Roots pertaining to the muscles: Fasci-Fascia
Roots pertaining to the muscles: Teno-, Tendin-, Tendo-Tendon
Roots pertaining to the muscles: Tono-Tone
Roots pertaining to the muscles: Kine-, Kinesi, Kineto-Movement
Roots for bones and joints: Cleid-Clavicle (collar bone)
Roots for bones and joints: Ilio-Ilium
Roots for bones and joints: Oste-Bone
Roots for bones and joints: osseo- ossi-Bone or bones
Roots for bones and joints: Myel-Bone marrow (also spinal cord)
Roots for bones and joints: Chondr-, chondri-Cartilage
Roots for bones and joints: Arthr-Joint
Roots for bones and joints: Synov-Synovial fluid
Roots for bones and joints: Stern-Sternum
Roots for bones and joints: Burs-Bursa
Roots for the Skeleton: Crani-Skull, cranium
Roots for the Skeleton: Spondyl-Vertebra
Roots for the Skeleton: Vertebr-Vertebra, spinal column
Roots for the Skeleton: Rachi-Spine
Roots for the Skeleton: Cost-Rib
Roots for the Skeleton: Sacr-Sacrum
Roots for the Skeleton: Coccy or coccyg-Coccyx
Roots for the Skeleton: Pelvi-Pelvis
Roots for the Skeleton: ili/o-ilium
Roots for the Kidney: Ren-Kidney
Roots for the Kidney: Nephr-Kidney
Roots for the Kidney: Glomerul-Glomerulus
Roots for the Kidney: Pyel-Renal pelvis
Roots for the Kidney: Lith-Stone/calculus/calcification
Roots for the Urinary Tract: Ur/o-Urine
Roots for the Urinary Tract: urin-Urine
Roots for the Urinary Tract: Ureter-Ureter
Roots for the Urinary Tract: Cyst-Urinary bladder
Roots for the Urinary Tract: Choledoch-Common bile duct
Roots for the Urinary Tract: urethr-urethra
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: AdenoGland
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: Adren-, Adrenal-Adrenal gland
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: Adrenocortic/oAdrenal cortex
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: Endocrin-Endocrine gland or system
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: Pituitar-Pituitary gland
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: Thyr-, thyro-Thyroid gland
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: Thym-Thymus gland
Roots pertaining to Endocrine system: parathyro-, parathyroido-Parathyroid gland
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Balan-Glans Penis
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Testo-Testis, testicle
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Orchi-, orchido-Testis
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Semin-Semen
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Sperma-, spermato-, Spermo-Semen, spermatozoa
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Epididym-Epididymis
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Vaso-Vas deferens
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Vesiculo-Seminal Vesicle
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Posth-Prepuce/Foreskin
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Prostat-Prostate
Roots pertaining to the Male Reproduction: Osche-Scrotum
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Gyn-, Gyne-, Gyneco-Woman
Roots for the Female Reproductive: meno-menstruation
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Oo-Egg cell, ovum
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Ovo-Egg cell, ovum
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Ovari-Ovary
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Oophor-Ovary
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Salping-Oviduct, tube
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Uter-Uterus
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Metr-, metra-, metro-Uterus
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Hyster-Uterus
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Cervico-Cervix
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Vagin-Vagina
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Colp-Vagina
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Vulvo-Vulva
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Episio-Vulva
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Perineo-Perineum
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Clitor-, Clitorid-Clitoris
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Mammo-Breast, Mammary gland
Roots for the Female Reproductive: Mast-Breast, Mammary gland
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: Amnio-Amnion, amniotic sac
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: Embry-Embryo
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: Feto-Fetus
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: nati-Birth
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: Lact-, lacti-Milk
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: Galact-Milk
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: GravidaPregnant woman
Roots pertaining to pregnancy: ParaWoman who has given birth