Cardiovascular System Combining Forms

Front

Which word part means "plaque" or "fatty buildup"? Options: arteriol/o, atri/o, ather/o, bol/o

Back

ather/o

Front

The word part "bol/o" is related to which of the following meanings?

Back

Cast; throw

Front

What does the word part "cardi/o" refer to?

Back

Heart

Front

The word part "coagul/o" is associated with which of the following? Digestion, Coagulation; clotting, Respiration, Circulation

Back

Coagulation; clotting

Front

What is the meaning of the word part "constrict/o"?

Back

Narrowing

Front

Which word part means "heart" and is similar to "cardi/o"?

Back

Coron/o

Front

What does the word part "cyan/o" mean?

Back

Blue

Front

What is the meaning of the word part "cyt/o"?

Back

Cell

Front

The word part "dilat/o" refers to what action?

Back

To enlarge or expand

Front

What does the word part "electr/o" mean?

Back

Electricity