Medical Root Words - List 6

Question 1

Adeno-

Answer 1

Gland
Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma = A cancer that originates in the glands or gland cells

Question 2

Chondro-

Answer 2

Cartilage
Chondroblast
Chondroblast = Immature cartilage cells that play a role in the formation of cartilage

Question 3

Blepharo-

Answer 3

Eyelid
Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm = Involuntary movement, twitching, or contraction of the eyelid(s)

Question 4

Bucco-

Answer 4

Cheek
Buccinator
Buccinator = Major facial muscle underlying the cheek

Question 5

Carpo-

Answer 5

Wrist
Carpal Bones
Carpal Bones = The eight bones of the wrist

Question 6

Cholecysto-

Answer 6

Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis = Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 7

Costo-

Answer 7

Rib
Costochondritis
Costochondritis = Inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage or chest wall

Question 8

Cutaneo-

Answer 8

Skin
Transcutaneous
Transcutaneous = By way of or through the skin

Question 9

Gingivo-

Answer 9

Gums
Subgingival Plaque
Subgingival Plaque= Bacteria below the margin of the gums

Question 10

Labio-

Answer 10

Lips
Labiodental Sounds
Labiodental Sounds = Refer to the letters made using the lower lip and upper teeth such as “F” or “V”