Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune SystemRoot Word Meanings Quiz

What does the root word "adenoid(o)-" refer to?

• Adenoids

• Clotting

• Red

• Groin

What is the meaning of the root word "agglutin(o)-"?

• Axilla, underarm

• Clotting

• Fibers

• Cancer

The root word "axill(o)-" is associated with which of the following?

• Groin

• Axilla, underarm

• Base

• Cell

What does the root word "bacteri(o)-" mean?

• Cortex, outer

• Bacteria

• Clumping

• Granules

The root word "bas(o)-" refers to which of the following?

• Base

• Red

• Protection

• Blood

What is the meaning of the root word "carcin(o)-"?

• Groin

• Cancer

• Clotting

• Fibers

The root word "chrom(o)-, chromat(o)-" is associated with which of the following?

• Color

• Cell

• Granules

• Pouring

What does the root word "coagul(o)-" refer to?

• Clotting

• Red

• Adenoids

• Groin

The root word "cortic(o)-" is associated with which of the following?

• Cortex, outer

• Axilla, underarm

• Clumping

• Granules

What is the meaning of the root word "cyt(o)-"?

• Cell

• Blood

• Fibers

• Groin