combining forms Flashcards
1
Q
abdomin (o)
A
abdomen
Ex: abdominal portion of body in the throax and pelvis
2
Q
aden
A
gland
ex: adenoma- a glandular tumor
3
Q
angi (o)
A
vessel
ex:
angioedema- recurrent large areas of subcutaneous edema of sudden onset, commonly an allergic reaction to food or drugs
4
Q
arteri
A
artery
5
Q
arthr
A
joint
ex: athritis inflammation of a joint
6
Q
bronch (i)(o)
A
bronchus- one of the larger passages conveying air to and from the lungs
7
Q
cardi (o)
A
heart
8
Q
cephal
A
head
9
Q
cerebr
A
brain
10
Q
chol (e)
A
bile
11
Q
col (o)
A
colon, large intestine
12
Q
crani (o)
A
skull
13
Q
cyst
A
bladder, cyst
14
Q
cyt
A
cell
15
Q
dent (i) (o)
A
tooth
16
Q
dermat (o)
A
skin
17
Q
encephal
A
brain
18
Q
enter
A
small intestine
19
Q
erythr
A
red
20
Q
fibr
A
fiber
21
Q
gastro
A
stomach
22
Q
geront
A
elderly
23
Q
gloss
A
tongue
24
Q
glyc
A
sugar
25
Q
gynec
A
female