Common combining forms (Chapter 1) Flashcards

Determine the meaning for each combining form (Chapter 1-Introduction)

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1
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Bi/o

A

life

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2
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Carcin/o

A

cancer

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3
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cardi/o

A

heart

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4
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chem/o

A

chemical

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5
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cis/o

A

to cut

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dermat/o

A

skin

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7
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enter/o

A

small intestine

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gastr/o

A

stomach

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gynec/o

A

female

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hemat/o

A

blood

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immun/o

A

protection

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laryng/o

A

larynx

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13
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nephr/o

A

kidney

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14
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neur/o

A

nerve

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15
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ophthalm/o

A

eye

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16
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ot/o

A

ear

17
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path/o

A

disease

18
Q

pulmon/o

A

lung

19
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rhin/o

A

nose