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What does the combining form aden/o refer to?
What does the combining form arthr/o refer to?
What does the combining form bi/o refer to?
What does the combining form carcin/o refer to?
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What does the combining form cardi/o refer to?
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What does the combining form cephal/o refer to?
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What does the combining form cerebr/o refer to?
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What does the combining form cis/o refer to?
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What does the combining form crin/o refer to?
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What does the combining form cyst/o refer to?
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What does the combining form cyt/o refer to?
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What does the combining form derm/o , dermat/o refer to?
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What does the combining form electr/o refer to?
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What does the combining form encephal/o refer to?
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What does the combining form enter/o refer to?
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What does the combining form erythr/o refer to?
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What does the combining form gastr/o refer to?
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What does the combining form glyc/o refer to?
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What does the combining form gnos/o refer to?
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What does the combining form gynec/o refer to?
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What does the combining form hemat/o, hem/o refer to?
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What does the combining form hepat/o refer to?
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What does the combining form iatr/o refer to?
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What does the combining form leuk/o refer to?
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What does the combining form log/o refer to?
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What does the combining form nephr/o refer to?
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What does the combining form neur/o refer to?
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What does the combining form onc/o refer to?
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What does the combining form ophthalm/o refer to?
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What does the combining form oste/o refer to?
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What does the combining form path/o refer to?
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What does the combining form ped/o refer to?
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What does the combining form psych/o refer to?
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What does the combining form radi/o refer to?
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What does the combining form ren/o refer to?
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What does the combining form rhin/o refer to?
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What does the combining form sarc/o refer to?
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What does the combining form sect/o refer to?
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What does the combining form thromb/o refer to?
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What does the combining form ur/o refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology: Combining Forms
- aden/o: Refers to glands in the body, significant in various physiological functions.
- arthr/o: Denotes joints, pivotal in understanding musculoskeletal anatomy and conditions.
- bi/o: Represents life, foundational in medical terminology related to biology and living organisms.
- carcin/o: Indicates cancerous conditions, important for discussions surrounding oncology.
- cardi/o: Relates to the heart, essential in cardiology and discussions about cardiovascular health.
- cephal/o: Refers to the head, pertinent in neurology and anatomy.
- cerebr/o: Denotes the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain, critical for functions like thought and action.
- cis/o: Means to cut, often used in surgical terminology and procedures.
- crin/o: Refers to secretion processes, especially in endocrine functions.
- cyst/o: Indicates the urinary bladder, crucial for urology and urinary system health.
- cyt/o: Denotes cells, foundational in cellular biology and pathology.
- derm/o, dermat/o: Relate to skin, vital for understanding dermatological conditions and treatments.
- electr/o: Refers to electricity, important in contexts like electrophysiology.
- encephal/o: Indicates the brain, essential in neurology and neuroanatomy.
- enter/o: Relates to the small intestine, crucial for digestive health and pathology.
- erythr/o: Denotes the color red, often used in blood-related terminology.
- gastr/o: Refers to the stomach, important in gastrointestinal studies.
- glyc/o: Indicates sugar, relevant in discussions about metabolism and endocrinology.
- gnos/o: Represents knowledge, commonly used in medical diagnostic terms.
- gynec/o: Refers to women and female health, significant in obstetrics and gynecology.
- hemat/o, hem/o: Relate to blood, critical in hematology and various clinical contexts.
- hepat/o: Denotes the liver, essential for understanding liver function and diseases.
- iatr/o: Refers to treatment and physicians, important in medical practice and healthcare discussion.
- leuk/o: Indicates the color white, often used in terms related to white blood cells.
- log/o: Means the study of, pertinent in the formation of numerous medical disciplines.
- nephr/o: Relates to the kidney, crucial for nephrology and urinary health.
- neur/o: Refers to nerves, significant in neurology and the nervous system.
- onc/o: Indicates tumors, vital for oncology and cancer studies.
- ophthalm/o: Relates to the eye, important in the field of ophthalmology.
- oste/o: Denotes bone, key in orthopedics and bone health-related terminology.
- path/o: Means disease, foundational in understanding pathology.
- ped/o: Refers to children, significant in pediatrics and child development.
- psych/o: Relates to the mind, essential in psychology and mental health discussions.
- radi/o: Denotes x-rays, important in radiology and medical imaging.
- ren/o: Refers to the kidney, crucial in renal physiology and nephrology.
- rhin/o: Indicates the nose, significant in otolaryngology and respiratory health.
- sarc/o: Refers to flesh, often used in contexts related to soft tissue and muscle.
- sect/o: Means to cut, relevant in surgical and anatomical terms.
- thromb/o: Relates to clot and clotting, crucial in understanding hemostasis and thrombosis.
- ur/o: Indicates the urinary tract and urine, vital in urology and renal studies.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this set of flashcards, focusing on essential combining forms used in the field. Each card provides a word and its corresponding definition, helping you quickly memorize important terms. Perfect for students studying healthcare or medical professions.
