Chapter 8: Word Parts Flashcards
Female Reproductive System
1
Q
arche/o
Example: men/arche
A
First, beginning
2
Q
cervic/o, trachel/o
Example: cervic/itis
A
Cervix
3
Q
colp/o, vagin/o
Example: colp/o/perine/o/rrhaphy
A
Vagina
4
Q
endometri/o
Example: endometri/osis
A
Endometrium
5
Q
episi/o, vulv/o
Example: episi/o/tomy
A
Vulva
6
Q
gynec/o, gyn/o
Example: gynec/o/logist
A
Woman
7
Q
hymen/o
Example: hymen/o/tomy
A
Hymen
8
Q
hyster/o, metr/o
Example: hyster/ectomy
A
Uterus
9
Q
mamm/o, mast/o
Example: mast/ectomy
A
Breast
10
Q
men/o
Example: men/o/rrhagia
A
Menstruation
11
Q
oophor/o
Example: oophor/ectomy
A
Ovary
12
Q
pelv/i
Example: pelv/i/scopic
A
Pelvis, pelvic bones, pelvic cavity
13
Q
perine/o
Example: perine/o/rrhaphy
A
Perineum
14
Q
salping/o
Example: salping/o/cele
A
Uterine tube (fallopian tube)
15
Q
-salpinx
Example: hemat/o/salpinx
A
Uterine tube (fallopian tube)
