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What does the suffix '-algia' mean?
What does the suffix '-algia' mean?
Pain
What does the combining form 'arthr/o' or 'articul/o' mean?
What does the combining form 'arthr/o' or 'articul/o' mean?
Joint
What does the combining form 'cervic/o' mean?
What does the combining form 'cervic/o' mean?
Neck
What combining form means 'ribs'?
What combining form means 'ribs'?
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
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What does the combining form 'kinesi/o' mean?
What does the combining form 'kinesi/o' mean?
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What does the term 'Lumbar' refer to?
What does the term 'Lumbar' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- -algia: Pain
- arthr/o or articul/o: Joint
- cervic/o: Neck
- chondr/o: Cartilage
- cost/o: Ribs
- crani/o: Skull
- -ectomy: Surgical removal
- -itis: Inflammation
- kinesi/o: Motion
- Lumbar: Lower back
- oste/o: Bone
- -otomy: Cutting or making an incision
- -plasty: Surgical repair
- -scope: An instrument for viewing or examining
- -scopy: A surgical procedure using small viewing tools to view internal structures
- thorac/o: Chest
- vertebr/o: Vertebrae
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz. You will encounter various prefixes, suffixes, and components related to the human body and surgical procedures. Ideal for students in healthcare or anyone interested in learning medical terms.
