Medical Root Words - List 7

Question 1

Lingua-/Linguo-

Answer 1

Tongue
Linguogingival
Linguogingival = Pertaining to the tongue and gums

Question 2

Myelo-

Answer 2

Bone Marrow or Spinal Cord
Myeloma
Myeloma = Malignant tumor of the bone marrow

Question 3

Odonto-

Answer 3

Teeth
Periodontitis (Example of prefix,
root, & suffix)
Periodontitis = Inflammation of the tissue around the teeth

Question 4

Oro-

Answer 4

Mouth
Oropharynx
Oropharynx = The part of the throat (pharynx) at the back of the mouth (oral cavity)

Question 5

Pelvo-

Answer 5

Pelvis
Pelvic Binder
Pelvic Binder = A device used to compress the pelvis

Question 6

Spleno-

Answer 6

Spleen
Splenectomy
Splenectomy = The surgical removal of the spleen

Question 7

Spondylo-

Answer 7

Vertebrae or Spine
Spondylosis
Spondylosis = A condition involving degenerative arthritic changes in the spine or vertebrae

Question 8

Aorto

Answer 8

Aorta
Aortostenosis
Aortostenosis = The condition in which there is narrowing of the aorta

Question 9

Angio-

Answer 9

Blood Vessel
Angiography
Angiography = The process of taking a picture of blood vessels using a radiographic dye