Combining Forms
What is the combining form that means heart?
cardi/o
What is the suffix that means surgical removal?
ectomy
What is the prefix that means two?
bi
Word roots frequently refer to a body structure, organ or system.
ture
What is the definition of subcutaneous?
under the skin
What is the combining form that means stomach?
gastr/o
What is the suffix that means inflammation?
itis
What is the prefix that means between?
inter
A suffix can be used to indicate a surgical procedure.
true
what is the definition of the pyorrhea
discharge of pus
What is the combining form that means liver?
Hepat/o
What is the suffix that means enlarged?
megaly
What is the prefix that means without?
a
an
de
suffixes are placed before a word root.
false
what is the definition of the word craniotomy
cutting into the skull
What is the combining form that means nose?
rhin/o
What is the suffix that means the study of?
ology
what is the prefix that means abnormal, difficult, painful?
dys
combining vowels make medical terms easier to pronounce.
true
what is the definition of laryngitis
inflammation of the voice box
What is the combining form that means muscle?
my/o
What is the suffix that means record or pic?
gram
what is the prefix that means under or beneath?
sub
the prefix often indicates the body system or organ being discussed.
false
what is the definition of dysmenorrhea
painful menstrual discharge