Combining forms (Fields of Medical Practice) Flashcards
1
Q
cardio
A
heart
cardiology
2
Q
chiro
A
hand
chiropractic
3
Q
crino
A
to secrete
endocrinology
4
Q
denti
A
teeth
dentist
5
Q
dermato
A
skin
dermatology
6
Q
entero
A
small intestine
gastroenterology
7
Q
esthesi/o
A
sensation
anesthesiology
8
Q
gastro
A
stomach
gastroenterology
9
Q
geno
A
origin or production
gene
10
Q
gero
A
old age
geriatric
11
Q
gyneco
A
woman
gynecology
12
Q
hemato
A
blood
hematology
13
Q
immuno
A
safe
immunology
14
Q
laryngo
A
voicebox
otolaryngology
15
Q
nephro
A
kidney
nephrology
16
Q
neuro
A
nerve
neurologist
17
Q
obstetro
A
midwife
obstetric
18
Q
onc
A
tumor
oncology
19
Q
ophthalmo
A
eye
ophthalmologist
20
Q
opt
A
eye
optometry
21
Q
ortho
A
straight, normal, or correct
orthopedics
22
Q
oto
A
ear
otolaryngologist
23
Q
patho
A
disease
pathologist
24
Q
pedo
A
child or foot
pediatrics
25
Q
physio
A
physical
physiatrist
26
Q
plaso
A
formation
plastic surgery
27
Q
podo
A
foot
podiatry
28
Q
psycho
A
mind
psychiatry
29
Q
radio
A
x-ray
radiology
30
Q
vasculo
A
vessel
vascular
