Medical Terminology: Roots
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Which term refers to 'sound' or 'hearing'?

  • Bacillus
  • Ciliary body
  • Aorta
  • Acous (correct)

    • What does the root 'adren/o' relate to?

  • Gland (correct)
  • Choroid
  • Ciliary body
  • Cervix

    • What does the root 'abdomin/o' refer to?

  • Bacillus
  • Ciliary body
  • Extremity
  • Abdomen (correct)

    • Which term pertains to 'pain'?

    <p>Algi/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'cardi/o' refer to?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term relates to the 'outer portion, cerebral cortex'?

    <p>Cortic/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'chol/e' relate to?

    <p>Bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the 'cochlea (of inner ear)'?

    <p>Cochle/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'corne/o' refer to?

    <p>Cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'chondr/o' refer to?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term pertains to the 'pupil'?

    <p>Corne/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'cephal/o' refer to?

    <p>Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term relates to the 'coccyx'?

    <p>Coccyg/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'ateli/o' refer to?

    <p>Incomplete, imperfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The term for 'sound' or 'hearing' is acoustics.

    Adrenal Gland Reference

    • The root adren/o relates to the adrenal glands, which produce hormones and regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

    Abdominal Reference

    • The root abdomin/o refers to the abdomen, encompassing the area between the chest and pelvis that houses various organs.

    Pain Terminology

    • The term pertaining to 'pain' is algia, often used in medical terminology to describe painful conditions.

    Cardiovascular Reference

    • The root cardi/o refers to the heart, crucial for pumping blood throughout the body.

    Cerebral Cortex Reference

    • The term relating to the 'outer portion, cerebral cortex' is cerebral, involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.

    Cholesterol Reference

    • The root chol/e relates to bile, which is important for digestion and metabolism of fats.

    Cochlea Reference

    • The term referring to the 'cochlea (of inner ear)' is cochlear, significant for hearing functionality.

    Cornea Reference

    • The root corne/o refers to the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter.

    Cartilage Reference

    • The root chondr/o refers to cartilage, a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body.

    Pupil Terminology

    • The term pertaining to the 'pupil' is pupillary, related to the opening in the center of the iris that controls light entry.

    Head Reference

    • The root cephal/o refers to the head, encompassing the skull and face.

    Coccyx Reference

    • The term that relates to the coccyx is coccygeal, which refers to the small triangular bone at the base of the spine.

    Ateleia Reference

    • The root ateli/o relates to incomplete development or a failure to grow fully, commonly used in medical conditions.

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    Test your knowledge of medical terminology roots with this quiz. Match each root with its corresponding meaning to assess your understanding of terms related to anatomy, physiology, and medical conditions.

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