Commonly Used Root Words Flashcards by m w

What does ESTHESIO/O refer to?

Feeling, sensation
Anesthesiologist–administers anesthetic agents prior to and during surgery.

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What does CARDI/O refer to?

Heart
Cardiologist–diagnoses and treats abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart.

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What does CHIR/O refer to?

Hand
Chiropractor–treats disorders originating from misalignment of the spinal vertebra.

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What does DENT/O refer to?

Tooth
Dentist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of teeth and tissues of the oral cavity.

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What does DERMAT/O refer to?

Skin
Dermatologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin.

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What does CRIN/O refer to?

SecreteEndocrinologist–diagnoses and treats disorders and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion.

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What does DEM/O refer to?

People
Epidemiologist–studies sudden outbreaks, diseases, or epidemics in a group.

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What does GASTRO/O refer to?

Stomach
Gastroenterologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.

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What does ENTER/O refer to?

Intestine
Gastroenterologist–diagnoses and treat disorders of the stomach and intestines

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What does GERONT/O refer to?

Old age
Gerontologist–diagnoses and treats diseases and problems associated with aging.

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What does GYNEC/O refer to?

Female
Gynecologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system.

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What does HEMAT/O refer to?

Blood
Gynecologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system.

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What does IMMUN/O refer to?

Protected
Immunologist–studies the immune system.

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What does INTERN/O refer to?

Within, inner
Internist–diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the internal organs.

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What does NAT/O refer to?

Birth
Neonatologist–diagnoses and treats disorders of the newborn.

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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.