Word Parts are the Key Learning medical terminology is much easier once you understand how word parts work together to form medical terms.

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Word Parts are the Key Learning medical terminology is much easier once you understand how word parts work together to form medical terms.

The Four Types of Word Parts A word root contains the basic meaning of the term. Acts as the foundation of most medical terms. Usually (but not always) indicates the involved body part. Ex. gastr means stomach

The Four Types of Word Parts A combining form is a word root with a vowel at the end so that a suffix beginning with a consonant can be added. When a combining form appears alone, it is shown with a slash (/) between the word root and the combining vowel. Ex. gastr/o The combining form vowel is added to the end of a root word under certain conditions to make the resulting medical term easier to pronounce. The letter “o” is the most commonly used combining vowel.

The Four Types of Word Parts A suffix usually, but not always, indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease. Always comes at the end of a word. A prefix usually, but not always, indicates a location, time, number, or status. Always comes at the beginning of a word.

Word Part Guidelines A word root cannot stand alone. A suffix must be added to complete the term. The rules for creating a combining form by adding a vowel apply when a suffix beginning with a consonant is added to a word root. When a prefix is necessary, it is always place at the beginning of the word.

Rules for Using Combining Form Vowels A combining vowel is used when the suffix begins with a consonant A combining vowel is NOT used when the suffix begins with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) Neuroplasty: neur/o -plasty A combining vowel is used when two or more word roots are joined. Gastroenteritis: gastr/o enter -itis

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