Prefixes/Combining Forms
Suffixes/Terms
Skin
Nervous
Endocrine
100
The prefix for good or normal
What is eu
100
incomplete or partial paralysis
What is paresis
100
__________ is a protein found in the hair and nails that promotes hardness.
What is Keratin?
100
The __________ system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
What is central
100
This gland is the largest endocrine gland
What is thyroid
200
The definition of the prefix in panarthritis
What is all
200
Suffix meaning seizure
What is lepsy
200
_________ is a group of inherited disorders with deficiency of pigment in the hair, skin and eyes.
What is albinism?
200
Surgical repair of the nerves is known as __________-
What is neuroplasty
200
This gland is known as the master gland because it potentially stimulates so many functions
What is pituitary
300
The meaning of schizo
What is split
300
Suffix for flow or discharge
What is rrhea
300
A collection of large, localized abscesses seated in hair follicles connected by channels is known as a(n)
What is carbuncle?
300
An injury to the brain from a blow or violent shaking is known as a(n)
What is concussion
300
The condition of having low levels of glucose or sugar in the blood is known as
What is hypoglycemia
400
Combining form for fear or worry
What is anxio
400
Suffix that means softening
What is malacia
400
Inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of the skin is known as
What is cellulitis
400
Excision of part of the cranium to access the brain is known as a
What is craniectomy
400
Type of diabetes that results in total lack of insulin production and often starts in childhood
What is Type 1
500
Combining form for stupor, numbness or sleep as in excessive sleep disorder
What is narco
500
The term that means wrinkle
What is rhytid
500
This is the name of the tool used for cutting small lesions or grafting portions of skin
What is a dermatome
500
The abbreviation ALS stands for
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
500
The hormone taken by those with Type 2 diabetes to raise blood glucose levels
What is glucagon
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