Medical morphemes

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What does the medical root 'gastr/o' refer to?

Back

stomach

Front

What does the medical root 'hepat/o' refer to?

Back

liver

Front

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Back

surgical removal

Front

What does the medical root 'arthr/o' refer to?

Back

joint

Front

What does the medical root 'oste/o' refer to?

Back

bone

Front

What is the meaning of the prefix 'cardi/o'?

Back

heart

Front

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

Back

inflammation

Front

What does the medical root 'nephr/o' refer to?

Back

kidney

Front

What does the prefix 'dermat/o' refer to?

Back

skin

Front

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

Back

study of