Combining Forms / Roots
The combining form gastr/o refers to the __
Stomach
True or False: The prefix in "Congenital" means separated.
False. Con- means with, together.
The stomach is an example of a(n):
Organ
The combining form nephr/o means __
kidney
Fill in the blank: Uni-, ___, Tri-, Quadri-
Bi-
Which body system secretes hormones carried by blood to other organs?
Endocrine system
Which combining form means intestines?
enter/o
True or False: The prefixes ab- and ad- are opposite to each other.
True (ab- = away from, ad- = toward)
Which procedure means process of viewing the bronchial tubes?
Bronchoscopy
The combining form cerebr/o refers to the ___
cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
True or False: The prefix in "Hemiplegia" refers to blood.
False. Hemi- means half.
Which region of the back refers to the waist or loin area?
Lumbar region
The combining form onc/o refers to a __
tumor (cancer)
True or False: The prefix in "Remission" refers to repeat.
False. Re- means back, behind.
Which procedure removes the voice box?
Laryngectomy