Root/ Combining Forms
Combining form for spinal cord
What is- myel/o?
The suffix describing speech
what is- phasia?
A highly malignant brain tumor:
What is- Glioblastoma?
The medical term used to describe "chest pain":
what is - angina?
High blood Pressure- not HBP
What is- HTN?
Combining form for Brain
What is - encephal/o?
the suffix describing pain
what is- algia?
Condition of no nervous sensation:
what is -Anesthesia?
Bluish coloration of the skin
what is- cyanosis?
Abbreviation for the loss of the hearts ability to pump required amount of blood
what is- CHF?
Combining form for membranes
What is- mening/o?
the suffix describing seizure
what is- lepsy?
viral infection affecting peripheral nerves
what is- Herpes zooster?
the medical term used to describe "decreased coordination"
what is- ataxia?
Abbreviation for a disease of the arteries surrounding the heart
what is- CAD?
Combining form for oxygen
What is- ox/o?
The correct spelling
A. Tonsilectomy
B. Tonsillectomy
What is- B?
degenerative disorder of motor neurons in spinal cord and brainstem
what is- ALS?
The medical term used to define "runny nose"?
what is- rhinorrhea?
Abbreviation for a blood clot forming in a large vein
what is- DVT?
combining for diaphragm
What is- phren/o?
The correct spelling
A. Hemmorhoids
B. Hemorrhoids
what is- B?
degeneration of neurons in basal ganglia leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowed movements.
What is- Parkinson's disease?
You are listening for breath sounds in your patient with a stethoscope. What is the medical term used to describe this?
what is- auscultation?
The P in DPT
What is - Pertussis?