Abbreviation 1
Radic
root
Myco
fungus
-itis
inflammation
cardi
Heart
Bio-
Life
Furca
fork - shaped
Plak
plate
-tope
place
um
structure
Hema-
Blood
Gemin
twin, double
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix
-iasis
condition, formation of, presence of
epi
on, over
Lipo
Fats
Cine
Move, movement
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
-osis
condition, any condition
Cerv
Neck
Neuro
Brain
Ependym
wrapping, a covering
Antr
cavity or chamber
-oid
like, resembling
QID
Four Times A day
Which word part means narrowing? a. -megaly b. -malacia c. -stenosis d. -necrosis
The overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit is known as a. dorsiflexion b. hyperextension c. circumextension d. supination
-stenosis
hyperextension