Question 1

To change a singular Latin noun that ends in -us into its plural form,you change the -us to -is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The combining form pneumon/o- means "breath."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In what order should you put the meanings of the word parts in order to get the definition of the entire medical word?

Accepted Answer

A)  combining form,combining form,prefix
B)  suffix,combining form,prefix
C)  prefix, suffix, combining form
D)  suffix,prefix,combining formE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

The study of word origins is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  etymology
B)  medicology
C)  logistics
D)  GreekologyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Prefixes and their meanings can be grouped into all of these categories EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amount,number,or speed
B)  location or direction
C)  medical specialties
D)  degree or qualityE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The prefix peri- means "________."

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The answer of The prefix peri- means "________."...

Question 7

Medical words only contain one combining form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A combining form contains a/an ________,a forward slash,a combining vowel,and a hyphen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A combining form contains a/an ________,a forward...

Question 9

A neuroma is a tumor of a nerve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To define a medical word that contains a prefix,combining form,and suffix,you start with the meaning of the ________ first.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To define a medical word that contains...

Question 11

The suffix -gram means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  "process of recording"
B)  "picture;record"
C)  "x-ray"
D)  "instrument used to examine"E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Briefly explain the origins of medical words.

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Many medical words are derived from anci...

Question 13

To form the plural of a singular Latin noun that ends in -is,you change the -is to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To form the plural of a singular...

Question 14

The suffixes -ac,-al,and -ar mean "pertaining to."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The combining form mamm/o- means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  "nose"
B)  "retina"
C)  "face"
D)  "breast"E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A medical word can only contain one prefix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The suffixes -ac,-al,and -ar mean "pertaining to."

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Many medical words are derived from anci...
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The combining form pneumon/o- means "breath."

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Prefixes and their meanings can be grouped into all of these categories EXCEPT ________.

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To form the plural of a singular Latin noun that ends in -is,you change the -is to ________.

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A combining form contains a/an ________,a forward slash,a combining vowel,and a hyphen.

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The suffix -gram means ________.

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The study of word origins is ________.

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A medical word can only contain one prefix.

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Medical words only contain one combining form.

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The combining form mamm/o- means ________.

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To define a medical word that contains a prefix,combining form,and suffix,you start with the meaning of the ________ first.

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A neuroma is a tumor of a nerve.

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The prefix peri- means "________."

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To change a singular Latin noun that ends in -us into its plural form,you change the -us to -is.

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Exam 1: The Structure of Medical Language

The suffixes -ac,-al,and -ar mean "pertaining to."

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In what order should you put the meanings of the word parts in order to get the definition of the entire medical word?

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Briefly explain the origins of medical words.

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The combining form pneumon/o- means "breath."

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Prefixes and their meanings can be grouped into all of these categories EXCEPT ________.

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To form the plural of a singular Latin noun that ends in -is,you change the -is to ________.

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A combining form contains a/an ________,a forward slash,a combining vowel,and a hyphen.

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The suffix -gram means ________.

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The study of word origins is ________.

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A medical word can only contain one prefix.

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Medical words only contain one combining form.

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The combining form mamm/o- means ________.

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To define a medical word that contains a prefix,combining form,and suffix,you start with the meaning of the ________ first.

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A neuroma is a tumor of a nerve.

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