Language of Medicine

Which word relates to your bones?

• osteo

• gyneco

• hemato

• iatro

This root word means "gland"

• adeno

• dermo

• iatro

• arthro

What is a word that describes this?

• pielolonitis

• dermology

• neurotitis

• dermatitis

A combining form is developed when you combine

the ______ with a combining vowel:

• Prefix

• Word root

• Suffix

Cardi/o is an example of:

• Word root

• Suffix

• Prefix

Which term refers to the study of the structure of the body?

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Pathology

• Biochemistry

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What does the prefix 'neuro-' refer to?

• Nerves

• Blood

• Bones

• Muscles

Which of the following terms is related to the heart?

• Cardio

• Hepato

• Nephro

• Gastro

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

• Inflammation

• Tumor

• Disease

• Condition

Which term is used for the study of tissues?

• Histology

• Cytology

• Embryology

• Genetics