Medical Root Words - List 2

Question 1

Gastro-

Answer 1

Stomach
Gastritis
Gastritis = Inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Question 2

Intestino-

Answer 2

Intestine
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Obstruction =
Partial or complete blockage of the intestines

Question 3

Myo-

Answer 3

Muscle
Myocardium
Myocardium = Muscular tissue of the heart

Question 4

Neuro-

Answer 4

Nerve
Neuron
Neuron = Nerve cell, a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses

Question 5

Oculo-/Ophthalmo

Answer 5

Eye
Oculomotor
Oculomotor = Refers to the movement of the eye

Question 6

Oto-

Answer 6

Ear Otoscope Otoscope =
Instrument used to
examine the ear

Question 7

Pulmo-

Answer 7

Lung
Pulmonologist
Pulmonologist = Specialist who manages conditions related to the lungs

Question 8

Thoraco-

Answer 8

Chest/Thorax
Thoracotomy
Thoracotomy = Surgical incision into the chest wall

Question 9

Thyro-

Answer 9

Thyroid Gland
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis = Condition in which there is too much thyroid hormone in the body

Question 10

Viscero-

Answer 10

Viscera (Internal Organs)
Visceroceptors
Visceroceptors = Group of receptors located in the visceral organs