Commonly Used Root Words Flashcards
What does ESTHESIO/O refer to?
Feeling, sensation
Anesthesiologist–administers anesthetic agents prior to and during surgery.
What does CARDI/O refer to?
Heart
Cardiologist–diagnoses and treats abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart.
What does CHIR/O refer to?
Hand
Chiropractor–treats disorders originating from misalignment of the spinal vertebra.
What does DENT/O refer to?
Tooth
Dentist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of teeth and tissues of the oral cavity.
What does DERMAT/O refer to?
Skin
Dermatologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin.
What does CRIN/O refer to?
SecreteEndocrinologist–diagnoses and treats disorders and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion.
What does DEM/O refer to?
People
Epidemiologist–studies sudden outbreaks, diseases, or epidemics in a group.
What does GASTRO/O refer to?
Stomach
Gastroenterologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.
What does ENTER/O refer to?
Intestine
Gastroenterologist–diagnoses and treat disorders of the stomach and intestines
What does GERONT/O refer to?
Old age
Gerontologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and problems associated with aging.
What does GYNEC/O refer to?
Female
Gynecologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system.
What does HEMAT/O refer to?
Blood
Gynecologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system.
What does IMMUN/O refer to?
Protected
Immunologist–studies the immune system.
What does INTERN/O refer to?
Within, inner
Internist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the internal organs.
What does NAT/O refer to?
Birth
Neonatologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the newborn.
What does NEPHR/O refer to?
Kidney
Nephrologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the kidneys.
What does NEUR/O refer to?
Nerve
Neurologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
What does OBSTETR/O refer to?
Midwife
Obstetrician–provides medical care to women during and immediately after pregnancy.
What does ONC/O refer to?
Tumor
Oncologist–diagnoses and treats malignancies.
What does OPHTHALM/O refer to?
Eye
Ophthalmologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye.
What does OPT/O refer to?
Eye, vision
Optometrist–measures accuracy of vision and prescribes lenses or eyeglasses.
What does ORTH/O refer to?
Straight, normal
Orthopedist–diagnoses and treats disorders involving the bones, joints, muscles.
What does OSTE/O refer to?
Bone
Osteologist–diagnoses and treats health problems involving the bones.
What does OT/O refer to?
Ear
Otorhinolaryngologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
What does RHIN/O refer to?
Nose
Otorhinolaryngologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
What does LARYNG/O refer to?
Larynx
Otorhinolaryngologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
What does PATH/O refer to?
Disease, suffering
Pathologist–analyzes tissue and performs autopsies.
What does PED/O, PEDI/A refer to?
Child
Pediatrician–diagnoses, treats, and prevents disorders and diseases of children.
What does POD/O, PED/I refer to?
Foot
Podiatrist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the foot.
What does PROCT/O refer to?
Anus, rectum
Proctologist–diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the anus and rectum.
What does PSYCH/O refer to?
Mind
Psychiatrist–diagnoses and treats chemical and mental illness. Psychologist–evaluates and treats emotional problems.
What does UR/O refer to?
Urine, urinary organs
Urologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males.
