Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is a constructed term?
A word made up of word parts
What is an eponym?
A term derived from a person’s name
What is a non-constructed term?
A term not formed from individual word parts
What are word parts?
prefixes, word roots, and suffixes put together to form words
what is a suffix?
fixed to the end of a word
what is a combining vowel?
connects a word root to a suffix that begins with a consonant or another word root
what is a combining form?
word root plus combining vowel
what is encephalitis?
inflammation of the brain
what is neonatology?
study or science of newborns
what is neuropathy?
disease of the nerves
what is mastectomy?
surgical removal of the breast
what is a rhinoplasty?
surgical repair of the nose
what is an endoscope?
instrument for viewing within
what is a mammogram?
an X-ray image of the breast
what is a pathologist?
one who studies disease
what is a hysterectomy?
surgical removal of the uterus
what does cardio mean?
heart
what does hemo mean?
blood
what does neuro mean?
nerves
gastro
stomach
patho
disease
cerebro
brain
hepato
liver
psycho
mind
dermato
skin
rhino
nose
