Combining form
Combining Form
A Combining Form (pronunciation: /kəˈmaɪnɪŋ fɔːrm/) is a linguistic term used in the field of Medical Terminology. It refers to a word root with an added vowel that can connect to another word root, suffix, or prefix without altering the original meaning of the term.
Etymology
The term "Combining Form" originates from the Latin word "combinare", which means "to unite" or "to join together".
Usage in Medical Terminology
In Medical Terminology, combining forms are used to create complex medical terms. They are often derived from Greek or Latin words. For example, the combining form 'cardi/o' refers to the heart, and can be used in words like 'cardiology' (the study of the heart) and 'cardiomegaly' (enlargement of the heart).
Related Terms
- Prefix: A word part added to the beginning of a root or base word to create a new meaning.
- Suffix: A word part added to the end of a root or base word to create a new meaning.
- Root Word: The most basic part of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.
- Medical Terminology: The language used to precisely describe the human body, including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Combining form
- Wikipedia's article - Combining form
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