Term Flashcards
What does the combining form “aden/o” refer to?
Gland
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What is the meaning of the combining form “arthr/o”?
Joint
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What does “bi/o” indicate in medical terminology?
Life
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What does the combining form “carcin/o” signify?
Cancerous, cancer
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What is the meaning of “cardi/o”?
Heart
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What does the combining form “cephal/o” refer to?
Head
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What does “cerebr/o” indicate in medical terms?
Cerebrum
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What does the combining form “cis/o” mean?
To cut
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What does “crin/o” refer to in medical terminology?
To secrete
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What is the meaning of the combining form “cyst/o”?
Bladder
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What does “cyt/o” indicate?
Cell
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What does the combining form “derm/o” or “dermat/o” refer to?
Skin
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What is the meaning of “electr/o”?
Electricity
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What does “encephal/o” signify?
Brain
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What does the combining form “enter/o” mean?
Intestines (small)
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