word quiz #3

Question 1

-crine

Answer 1

Secrete, Release (crime is secrete )

examples

Endocrine gland: Glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

Question 2

-cut,derm-

Answer 2

Skin (dermatologists deal w/ skin)

examples
Subcutaneous: Below the skin

Dermatitis: Skin inflammation

Question 3

corp- soma-

Answer 3

Body (cyberpunk)

examples
Corpus luteum: yellow body

Somatic Cell: Body cell

Question 4

cyan-

Answer 4

Blue (color)

examples:
Cyanosis: Condition causing skin to turn blue

Question 5

-cyte

Answer 5

Cell

example
Leukocyte:White blood cell

Question 6

dactyl, digit

Answer 6

Finger or Toe (digit hands?)

Example:
Syndactyly: Fingers or Toes that are together (webbed)

Question 7

dec(k)

Answer 7

10,1/10th

examples
decade:10 years
Dekagram:10 grams
Deciliter: 1/10th of a liter

Question 8

dent-, -dont

Answer 8

Tooth/Teeth

examples

Dentalgia: Tooth pain

Orthodontist: Teeth doctor lol

Question 9

dia-, per-, trans-

Answer 9

Through, Separate, Across

examples:
Diarrhea：💩 yourself

Permaeable：Across a membrane,

Transcutaneous：Across skin

Question 10

dys-, mal-

Answer 10

Bad, Painful, Difficult ( mal is bad in spanish)

examples
Dyspnea: Difficult breathing

Malnutrition: Bad nutrition/diet,

Malabsorption: Poor nutrient absorption