Combining forms
Prefix and suffixes
Abbreviations
100

What is the definition for carp\o? 

Carpals (wrist)

100

 What is the definition for -a ? 

Noun suffix, no meaning 

100

What is the abbreviation for Doctor of Chiropractic?

DC

200

What is the definition for tendin/o?

tendon

200

What is the definition for a- ? 

 absence of, without

200

What is the abbreviation for osteoarthritis?

 OA

300

What is the CF‘s for vertebra, spine, vertebral column?

spondyl/o, vertebr/o, rachi/o

300

What is the suffix for weakness? 

-asthenia

300

What does DXA stand for? 

dual x-ray absorptiometry

400

What is the CF for stone? 

petr/o

400

What is the prefix for together, joined?

syn-

400

What is the abbreviation for fracture?

fx

500

what is the combining form that refers specifically to the soft tissue inside bone or bone marrow

myel/O


500

What is the suffix for nourishment, development ?

-trophy

500

What does DEXA stand for? 

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry