Chapter 1: Combining Forms Flashcards
1
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cerebr/o
A
Cerebrum (the largest part of the brain)
Example: Cerebral palsy
2
Q
cis/o
A
To cut
Example: incision
3
Q
crin/o
A
To secrete (to form and give off)
Example: endocrine glands
4
Q
cyst/o
A
Urinary bladder; a sac or cyst containing fluid
Example: cystoscopy
5
Q
cyt/o
A
Cell
Example: cytology
6
Q
derm/o
dermat/o
A
Skin
Example: dermatology
7
Q
electr/o
A
Electricity
Example: electrocardiograph
8
Q
encephal/o
A
Brain
Example: encephalitis
9
Q
enter/o
A
Intestines (usually the small intestine)
Example: enteritis
10
Q
erythr/o
A
Red
Example: erythrocyte
11
Q
gastr/o
A
Stomach
Example: gastric bypass
12
Q
glyc/o
A
Sugar
Example: hyperglycemia
13
Q
gnos/o
A
Knowledge
Example: diagnosis
14
Q
gynec/o
A
Woman, female
Example: gynecologist
15
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hemat/o
hem/o
A
Blood
Examples: hematoma, hemophilia
