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What does the combining form Aden/o mean?
What does the combining form Arthr/o mean?
What does the combining form Bi/o refer to?
What does the combining form Carcin/o mean?
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What does the combining form Cardi/o refer to?
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What does the combining form Cephal/o mean?
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What does the combining form Cerebr/o represent?
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What does the combining form Cis/o mean?
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What does the combining form Cyst/o refer to?
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What does Cyt/o mean?
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What does Derm/o or Dermat/o mean?
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What does the combining form Elect/o mean?
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What does Encephal/o mean?
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What does the combining form Enter/o mean?
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What does Gastro/o mean?
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What does the combining form Gynec/o mean?
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What does Hemat/o or Hem/o refer to?
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What does the combining form Hepat/o mean?
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What does the combining form Leuk/o mean?
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What does Nephr/o mean?
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What does the combining form Neur/o represent?
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What does Onc/o mean?
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What does Ophthalm/o refer to?
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What does the combining form Oste/o mean?
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What does Path/o mean?
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What does Ped/o mean?
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What does Radi/o mean?
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What does the combining form Ren/o mean?
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What does Rhin/o mean?
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What does Thromb/o mean?
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What does Ur/o mean?
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Study Notes
Key Medical Terminology Combining Forms
- Aden/o: Refers to glands; example term is "adenoma," meaning a tumor of the gland.
- Arthr/o: Indicates joints; example term is "arthritis," which means inflammation of the joints.
- Bi/o: Signifies life; example term is "biology," referring to the study of life.
- Carcin/o: Denotes cancer; example term "carcinoma" means cancerous tumor.
- Cardi/o: Pertains to the heart; example term "cardiology" refers to the study of the heart.
- Cephal/o: Relates to the head; example term "cephalic" means pertaining to the head.
- Cerebr/o: Refers to the cerebrum, the largest brain part; example term "cerebral" means pertaining to the cerebrum.
- Cis/o: Means to cut; example term "incision" refers to the process of cutting into.
- Cyst/o: Indicates the urinary bladder or a sac; example term "cytcopy" means study of cells.
- Cyt/o: Refers to cells; example term "cytology" means study of cells.
- Derm/o & Dermat/o: Pertains to skin; example term "dermatitis" indicates inflammation of the skin.
- Electr/o: Relates to electricity; example term "electrocardiogram" is the recording of electrical activity of the heart.
- Encephal/o: Signifies the brain; example term "electroencephalogram" means recording the electrical activity of the brain.
- Enter/o: Refers to the intestines, usually small; example term "enteritis" means inflammation of the intestines.
- Gastro/o: Indicates the stomach; example term "gastrectomy" is the removal of part of the stomach.
- Gynec/o: Pertains to women or female; example term "gynecology" means the study of women's health.
- Hemat/o & Hem/o: Relate to blood; example term "hematology" means the study of blood.
- Hepat/o: Refers to the liver; example term "hepatitis" indicates inflammation of the liver.
- Leuk/o: Means white; example term "leukocyte" refers to white blood cells.
- Nephr/o: Pertains to kidneys; example term "nephritis" means inflammation of the kidneys.
- Neur/o: Relates to nerves; example term "neurology" refers to the study of nerves.
- Onc/o: Pertains to tumors; example term "oncologist" is a specialist in tumors.
- Ophthalm/o: Refers to the eye; example term "ophthalmoscope" is an instrument used for examining the eye.
- Oste/o: Means bone; example term "osteitis" indicates inflammation of the bone.
- Path/o: Refers to disease; example term "pathology" means the study of disease.
- Ped/o: Indicates child; example term "pediatric" refers to the study of children.
- Radi/o: Relates to X-rays; example term "radiology" is the study of X-rays.
- Ren/o: Pertains to kidneys; example term "renal" means pertaining to kidneys.
- Rhin/o: Refers to the nose; example term "rhinitis" indicates inflammation of the nose.
- Thromb/o: Relates to clotting; example term "thrombocyte" refers to blood platelets involved in clotting.
- Ur/o: Indicates the urinary tract or urine; example term "urology" refers to the study of the urinary tract.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards. Each card features a combining form, its meaning, and related terminology. Perfect for students in healthcare fields or anyone interested in understanding medical language.
