Combining Forms / Roots
Which combining form means heart?
What is cardi/o?
The prefix in “hypertension” means…
What is Excessive, too much, above (hyper-)?
Which body system includes the spleen and helps with immunity?
What is the lymphatic system?
This combining form refers to the brain.
What is encephal/o?
What specialist treats diseases of the liver?
Who is a Hepatologist?
The combining form cyt/o refers to a __
The prefix in "Quadriplegia" means...
Four (quadri-)
Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?
Frontal plane
This combining form refers to the death of cells or tissue.
What is necr/o?
What specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system?
Who is a gastroenterologist?
Which combining form refers to the liver?
hepat/o
False/True: The prefix “extra” in “extrahepatic” refers to “more”.
False. Extra- means outside of.
Which cavity is surrounded by the breastbone and ribs?
Thoracic cavity
This combining form means the groin.
What is inguin/o?
Which combining form means white?
leuk/o
The prefix in "Antibody" means...
Against (anti-)
What is the membrane surrounding the lungs called?
Pleura
This suffix means an excessive discharge of blood, as seen in hemorrhage.
What is -rrhage or -rrhagia?
Which medical specialist treats disorders of the endocrine glands, including diabetes and thyroid disease?
Who is an endocrinologist?
Which combining form means clot or clotting?
thromb/o
True or False: The prefix "Syn-" in "syndrome" refers to "same."
False. Syn- means with, together.
Which region of the back contains seven separate bones?
Cervical region
This combining form refers to the uterus.
What is hyster/o?
A patient with Crohn disease is referred to a specialist. Which type of physician would they most likely see?
Who is a gastroenterologist?