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Medical Terminology Chapter 2 – 7th Ed. Rosemary Thurston RN Word Elements peri cardi al Root Word – Main meaning of word ◦ cardio = heart Prefix – before – to change meaning ◦ peri = around Suffix – after – to change meaning ◦ al = pertining to Rules ◦ Understand the meaning Start at the end of the word Go to the beginning Then to word root ◦ Peri cardi al al – pertaining to peri – around cardio – the heart Combining vowel ◦ Vowels – usually an “O” - can be any: A, E, I, O, U If the word root ends in a vowel, It is dropped before a suffix that begins with a vowel Ex. Gastro + ectomy = gastr ectomy = surgical removal of stomach Combining vowel ◦ If 2 root words are used together ◦ The combining vowel is kept Osteo arthr (o) it is List of word parts you need to know ◦ Chapter 2 – p. 27 During Anatomy – please learn the Root Words for each body part