Combining Forms
The combining form for the heart.
What is cardi/o?
This prefix that means after or behind.
What is post?
The meaning of the suffix -itis.
What is inflammation?
What is nephrectomy?
The combining form for the stomach.
What is gastr/o?
The meaning of the prefix anti-.
What is against?
This suffix means surgical removal.
What is -ectomy?
Meaning of the term hemostasis.
The meaning of the combining form pulmon/).
What is lungs?
The meaning of the prefix bi-.
what is twice, two, or double?
This suffix means paralysis.
What is -plegia?
This medical term means pertaining to between the ribs.
What is intercostal?
The combining form for the skin.
What is dermat/o?
The meaning of the prefix a-.
What is without?
The meaning of the suffix -sclerosis?
What is hardening?
This is the medical term for slow breathing.
The combining form for the liver.
What is hepat/o?
What is brady-?
The meaning of the suffix -phasia.
What is speech?
Name two vital signs.
What are blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature...?