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What does the combining form 'Aden/o' refer to?

Gland (correct)
Joint
Heart
Cancer

What does the combining form 'Arthr/o' indicate?

Stomach
Joint (correct)
Brain
Life

What does the combining form 'Bi/o' mean?

Cell
Life (correct)
White
Electricity

What does 'Carcin/o' refer to?

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What does 'Cardi/o' mean?

Heart (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cephal/o' refer to?

Head (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cerebr/o' mean?

Brain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cyst/o' indicate?

Bladder (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cyt/o' refer to?

Cell (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dermat/o' refer to?

Skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Electr/o' mean?

Electricity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Encephal/o' indicate?

Brain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Enter/o' refer to?

Intestine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Erythr/o' mean?

Red (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gastr/o' refer to?

Stomach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gnos/o' mean?

Knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gynec/o' refer to?

Woman (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hemat/o' signify?

Blood (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hepat/o' mean?

Liver (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lapar/o' indicate?

Abdomen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Leuk/o' refer to?

White (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nephr/o' mean?

Kidney (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Neur/o' indicate?

Nerve (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Onc/o' signify?

Tumor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Opthalm/o' refer to?

Eye (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Oste/o' mean?

Bone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Path/o' indicate?

Disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Psych/o' mean?

Mind (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ren/o' refer to?

Kidney (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rhin/o' indicate?

Nose (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sarc/o' signify?

Flesh (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Thromb/o' mean?

Clotting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-al' mean?

Pertaining to (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-algia' refer to?

Pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cyte' denote?

Cell (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?

Removal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

Blood condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-globin' mean?

Protein (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-gram' indicate?

Record (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ic' denote?

Pertaining to (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ism' mean?

Condition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' refer to?

Inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logist' mean?

Specialist of (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logy' denote?

Study of (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oma' signify?

Mass (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opsy' refer to?

To view (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' mean?

Abnormal condition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scope' indicate?

Instrument to visually examine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scopy' mean?

Process of visual examination (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology Overview

Combining forms and suffixes are essential components of medical terminology.
Understanding roots and their meanings aids in deciphering complex medical terms.

Common Combining Forms

Aden/o: Refers to a gland.
Arthr/o: Pertains to joints.
Bi/o: Signifies life.
Carcin/o: Indicates cancer.
Cardi/o: Relates to the heart.
Cephal/o: Refers to the head.
Cerebr/o: Denotes the brain or largest part of the brain.
Cyst/o: Pertains to the urinary bladder.
Cyt/o: Indicates cells.
Dermat/o/Derm/o: Refers to skin.
Electr/o: Signifies electricity.
Encephal/o: Pertains to the brain.
Enter/o: Refers to the intestines.
Erythr/o: Denotes the color red.
Gastr/o: Refers to the stomach.
Gnos/o: Indicates knowledge.
Gynec/o: Pertains to women.
Hemat/o/Hem/o: Relates to blood.
Hepat/o: Refers to the liver.
Lapar/o: Pertains to the abdomen.
Leuk/o: Denotes the color white.
Nephr/o: Refers to the kidneys.
Neur/o: Pertains to nerves.
Onc/o: Indicates tumors.
Opthalm/o: Relates to the eye.
Oste/o: Refers to bones.
Path/o: Signifies disease.
Psych/o: Pertains to the mind.
Ren/o: Refers to the kidneys.
Rhin/o: Relates to the nose.
Sarc/o: Pertains to flesh.
Thromb/o: Indicates clotting.

Common Suffixes

-al: Pertaining to.
-algia: Indicates pain.
-cyte: Refers to a cell.
-ectomy: Signifies removal of a body part.
-emia: Refers to a blood condition.
-globin: Denotes a protein.
-gram: Indicates a record.
-ic: Pertaining to.
-ism: Signifies a condition.
-itis: Indicates inflammation.
-logist: Refers to a specialist in a particular field.
-logy: Studies a specific subject.
-oma: Indicates a tumor or mass.
-opsy: Signifies to view.
-osis: Refers to an abnormal condition.
-scope: An instrument for visual examination.
-scopy: The process of visual examination.

Importance of Medical Terminology

Mastery of medical terminology enhances communication among healthcare professionals.
Understanding these terms is vital for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and record-keeping.

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