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What does the combining form poster o mean?
the combining form poster/o means: back of body (behind)
What does poster o mean in medical terms?
posterior
– ( ). A combining form meaning posterior, back; as, postero-inferior, situated back and below; postero-lateral, situated back and at the side.
What is combining form used for?
A combining form is a word that is used, or used with a particular meaning, only when joined to another word.
What does Ventr O mean in medical terms?
abdomen
Ventro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdomen.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.
What does CIS O mean in medical terms?
Medical Terminology Combining Forms
| A | B |
|---|---|
| cis/o | To cut |
| clavicul/o | clavicle (collar bone) |
| coagul/o | clotting |
| coccyg/o | coccyx (tailbone) |
How are prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology?
The common medical terminology affixes include prefixes, suffixes and combining forms. –Prefix: A prefix is an element placed at the beginning of a word to adjust or qualify its meaning –Suffix: A suffix is an element placed at the end of a word to adjust or qualify its meaning –Combining form: A combining form is a form of a word that
How are word roots used in medical terminology?
Typically, when we write word roots, we will include the combining vowel. The format that is used is the word root followed by a slash and then the combining vowel. These forms are typically used to create combination medical terms Combining forms also use the word root / combining vowel format
What does the suffix ad stand for in medical terms?
-ad suffix meaning toward medi/o/later/al middle and side super/o/later/al above and to the side Omphal/o Combining form for naval (umbilicus) omphal/o/cele or umbilic/o/cele
What is the medical term combining sternum and breast bone?
stern/o combining form meaning sternum, breast bone super/o combining form meaning above, upper ventr/o combining form meaning belly (side of body) vertebr/o combining form meaning vertebra, back bone