Chapter 1 — Word Building Rules and Core RootsSUF
Suffix Rule 1/SŬF-ĭks rōōl/
rulesIf a suffix begins with a vowel, drop the combining vowel from the root (e.g., gastr/o + -itis = gastritis).
If a suffix begins with a vowel, drop the combining vowel from the root (e.g., gastr/o + -itis = gastritis).