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Guest  +  72517 Sun, 06 Feb 05 08:55 PM
What are the plurals of these following words:
bacterium;corrigendum;criterion;vertebra
matthewg  +  72525 Sun, 06 Feb 05 10:10 PM
Here are some rules for Latin/Greek plurals:

If the singular ends in um, drop the um and add an a. For example datum --> data.

If the singular ends in on, drop the on and add an a. For example ganglion --> ganglia.

If the singular ends in a, add an e. For example ampulla --> ampullae.

PLURAL-izing by Karen Gertz (For medical terms. Includes list of exceptions and an exercise.)

Plurals of Latin/Greek Words (General rules.)

Use those rules to come up with your own answers, then post them here and we'll correct them if necessary.
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