Chapter 19: Cancer Medicine (Oncology): Combining Forms Flashcards
1
Q
alveol/o
A
small sac
2
Q
cac/o
A
bad
3
Q
carcin/o
A
cancer, cancerous
4
Q
cauter/o
A
burn, heat
5
Q
chem/o
A
chemical, drug
6
Q
cry/o
A
cold
7
Q
cyst/o
A
sac of fluid
8
Q
fibr/o
A
fibers
9
Q
follicul/o
A
small glandular sacs
10
Q
fung/i
A
fungus, mushroom
11
Q
medull/o
A
soft, inner part
12
Q
mucos/o
A
mucous membrane
13
Q
mut/a
A
genetic change
14
Q
mutagen/o
A
causing genetic change
15
Q
necr/o
A
death
