Medical Root Words - List 10

Question 1

Acro-

Answer 1

Extremities
Acromegaly
Acromegaly = The abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face from overproduction of growth hormone

Question 2

Chemo-

Answer 2

Chemical
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy = The treatment of diseases by use of chemical substances

Question 3

Andro-

Answer 3

Male
Androgen
Androgen = A male sex hormone, such as testosterone,
that promotes development of male characteristics

Question 4

Estro-

Answer 4

Female
Estrogen
Estrogen = A female sex hormone that promotes the development of female characteristics

Question 5

Hidro-

Answer 5

Sweat
Hidradenitis
Hidradenitis = Inflammation of a sweat gland

Question 6

Kypho-

Answer 6

Humped Appearance
Kyphosis
Kyphosis = The condition in which there is excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing a hunched or humped appearance

Question 7

Myco-

Answer 7

Fungus
Mycology
Mycology = The study of fungi

Question 8

Myringo-

Answer 8

Eardrum
Myringomycosis
Myringomycosis = A fungal infection of the eardrum or tympanic membrane

Question 9

Patho-

Answer 9

Disease
Pathology
Pathology = The study of diseases

Question 10

Scolio-

Answer 10

Twisted, Crooked Scoliosis Scoliosis =
Condition in which
there is sideways
curvature of the
spine, causing a
crooked
appearance