Combining Forms
Dermat/o, derm/o are combining forms for:
skin
The prefix that means without, not is:
An-
The abbreviation for biopsy is:
Bx, BX
We all have these on our faces:
macules
Pallor
In the word trichopathy, what is the combining form and it's meaning?
trich/o, hair
In the term, subdermal, what is the prefix and its meaning?
sub- below
The abbreviation for frozen section is:
FS
The medical term for loss of hair, baldness is:
alopecia
My cat has tinea. What is wrong with her?
Ringworm
The combining form for coni/o is:
dust
hyper-
The abbreviation, ID, is:
intradermal
Baby Ellie was diagnosed with having a yeast infection on her tongue. The medical term for this:
candidiasis
I have extreme itching on my hands, what medical term do I have?
Pruritus
hidr/o
-pathy
The abbreviation, C&S, means:
culture and sensitivity
Mae has ecchymosis on her legs, what does she have on her legs?
Bruises
A brand name example of an antihistamine is:
Claritin
The combining forms for fat are:
steat/o, ad/i
In the term, onychocryptosis, what is the suffix and its meaning?
-osis, abnormal condition
What is the abbreviation for ointment?
UNG
The medical term for fungal infection of the nail is:
onychomycosis
The medication you may take to reduce inflammation is:
corticosteroid