028-029 Flashcards
1
Q
Define a “root word.”
A
It is the main part, or portion of a word, from which other words may be formed by the addition of a prefix and/or suffix.
2
Q
acou(i)-.
A
hearing.
3
Q
angi(o)-
A
vessel (usually blood vessel).
4
Q
arthr(o)-
A
joint.
5
Q
cephal(o)-
A
head.
6
Q
chondr(o)-
A
cartilage.
7
Q
cyt(o)-
A
cell.
8
Q
encephal(o)
A
brain.
9
Q
gastr(o)-
A
stomach.
10
Q
glyc(o)-
A
sugar.
11
Q
laparo-
A
abdomen, loin, or flank.
12
Q
mening(o)-
A
membrane
13
Q
nephr(o)-
A
kidney
14
Q
oophor(o)
A
ovary
14
Q
orchi(o)-
A
testicle
15
Q
phleb(o)-
A
vein
16
Q
pneum(o)-
A
lung or air
16
Q
rhin(o)
A
nose
17
Q
salping(o)
A
tube
