O-T med term root words

Question 1

onc(o)

Answer 1

Onc means tumor.

Onc(o) is its combining form.

For example, oncologists study tumors and cancer.

Question 2

opthalm(o)

Answer 2

Ophthalm means eye.

Opthalm(o) is its combining form.

For example, ophthalmologist refers to a medical professional who studies eyes and sight.

Question 3

oste(o)

Answer 3

Oste means bone.

Oste(o) is its combining form.

For example, osteoporosis is the thinning and loss of bone over time.

Question 4

path(o)

Answer 4

Path means disease.

Path(o) is its combining form.

For example, pathology is the study of disease.

Question 5

pharmac(o)

Answer 5

Pharmac means drug or medication.

Pharmac(o) is its combining form.

For example, pharmacology is the study of drugs and medication.

Question 6

phleb(o)

Answer 6

Phleb means veins.

Phleb(o) is its combining form.

For example, phlebotomists are healthcare professionals who draw blood from veins.

Question 7

physi(o)

Answer 7

Physi means nature, origin, or function.

Physi(o) is its combining form.

For example, physiology is the study of the function of living organisms.

Question 8

pulmon(o)

Answer 8

Pulmon means lungs.

Pulmon(o) is its combining form.

For example, pulmonary embolism is a blockage in an artery leading to the lung.

Question 9

thoraci(c)

Answer 9

Thoraci means chest.

Thoraci(c) is its combining form.

For example, thoracic means relating to the chest.