Word Parts
The prefix meaning "below"
hypo
The main part or foundation of a medical term is called?
Root
The combining form rhin/o means:
nose
The suffix -oma means:
tumor, mass
The body system that controls breathing is the _____ system.
respiratory
The suffix meaning "inflammation"
itis
What is the purpose of a combining vowel?
The combining form hemat/o means:
liver
The suffix -logy means:
study of
The double membrane surrounding the organs in the abdomen is the
peritoneum
The combining form for "stomach"
gastr/o
In the term electrocardiogram, what does the root "cardi" mean?
heart
The combining form aden/o means:
gland
The suffix -osis means?
abnormal condition
The bones of the hip area?
pelvis
The suffix meaning "ic"
pertaining to
What is a combining form?
the combination of the root and the combining vowel
The combining form arthr/o means:
joint
The suffix -sclerosis means
hardening
The trachea is the?
windpipe
The prefix meaning "around"
peri
The combining form meaning “joint” is:
arthr/o
The combining form for “urinary bladder” is:
cyst/o
The suffix -lysis means:
separation, breakdown, destruction
The spinal column is?
all the bones of the back