Word Roots—Part 6 of 6

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 .