Medical Terminology Chapter 1

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Which is the left lumbar region?

Back

The left lumbar region is labeled as 'H' in anatomical diagrams.

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Combining form that means chest

Back

The combining form 'thorac/o' refers to the chest.

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Suffix that means pain

Back

The suffix '-algia' indicates pain.

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Prefix that means around or surrounding

Back

The prefix 'peri-' means around or surrounding.

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Suffix that means surgical removal or excision

Back

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to surgical removal or excision.

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Combining form that means liver

Back

The combining form 'hepat/o' refers to the liver.

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Prefix that means within or inside

Back

The prefix 'endo-' means within or inside.

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Suffix that means tumor

Back

The suffix '-oma' indicates a tumor.

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Prefix that means before or in front of

Back

The prefix 'ante-' means before or in front of.

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Combining form that means intestine

Back

The combining form 'enter/o' refers to the intestine.