Medical Root Words - List 1

Question 1

Abdomino-

Answer 1

Abdomen
Abdominopelvic
Abdominopelvic = Relating to the abdomen and pelvis

Question 2

Arterio-

Answer 2

Artery
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis = Thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries

Question 3

Brachio-

Answer 3

Arm
Brachial Pulse
Brachial Pulse = Pulse located on the medial side of the upper arm

Question 4

Broncho-

Answer 4

Bronchus
Bronchitis
Bronchitis = Inflammation of the bronchi

Question 5

Carcino-

Answer 5

Cancer
Carcinogen
Carcinogen = Substance capable of causing cancer

Question 6

Cardio-

Answer 6

Heart
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular = Relating to the heart and blood vessels

Question 7

Colo-

Answer 7

Colon
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy = Procedure performed to examine the colon

Question 8

Cyto-

Answer 8

Cell
Cytotoxic
Cytotoxic = Toxic to living cells

Question 9

Derm-/Dermato-

Answer 9

Skin
Dermatologist
Dermatologist = Medical practitioner who specializes in managing skin conditions

Question 10

Encephalo-

Answer 10

Brain
Encephalitis
Encephalitis = Inflammation of the brain