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Understanding Medical Words Tutorial
Sometimes a memory shortcut will help you remember words, like gastro for stomach or intestines. Think of one of the things your digestive system produces — gas!
And a picture is worth a thousand words. Rhino is nose. Think rhinoceros!
You can find more information at Medlineplus: Word Parts and What They Mean .
See what you now know on word roots at quiz #2, Let's Practice Roots or proceed to the next chapter Beginnings and Endings .