quiz questions Flashcards
1
Q
In medical terms, ch (as in cholera) is usually pronounced
A
“k”
2
Q
In cardi/o/centesis, cardi/o is a
A
combining form
3
Q
Word endings are called
A
suffixes
4
Q
What is the plural form of nucleus?
A
nuclei
5
Q
The combining form carcin/o means cancer. What is the word that means forming, producing, or origin of cancer?
A
carcinogenesis
6
Q
The suffix -penia means
A
decrease, deficiency
7
Q
What is the adjective form of heart?
A
cardiac
8
Q
The prefix homo- means
A
same
9
Q
Which prefix means against?
A
contra
10
Q
Which prefix means good, normal?
A
eu-
11
Q
The suffix -ic means
A
pertaining to
12
Q
Which body cavity contains the lungs?
A
thoracic
13
Q
Which tissue type forms blood, fat, and fibrous tissue?
A
connective
14
Q
The prefix infra- means
A
below, under
