Root Words
What does the root 'Cardi/o' refer to?
Heart
Hyper-
Excessive/above
-itis
Inflammation
What is Rhinorrhea?
bloody or runny nose
Cervical
Pertaining to the neck
Gastr/o is associated with which part of the body?
stomach
Trans- is a prefix that means?
Across/through
Define the suffix -ectomy
surgical removal
What does 'umbilical' mean?
Pertaining to the belly button
Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
Arthritis involves which root word meaning joint?
Arthr/o
Which prefix means before?
Pre-
What does -algia mean?
Pain
What is 'myalgia'?
Muscle pain
Cardiogram
Picture of the heart
Translate the root word 'Cephal/o"-
Head
"Contra-" indicates what type of action?
Against or opposite
The suffix -megaly indicates what?
Enlargement
'Pelvic'
Pertaining to the pelvis
Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin
Which root word refers to muscle?
My/o
"Endo-" refers to what?
Inside or within
Translate the suffix "-scopy"
Visual examination
'Cardiopathy'
Disease of the heart
Rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose