Med. Term Chapter 3 Word Parts Flash Cards

What is the definition of the word part 'aden/o'?

• bone

• gland

• muscle

• nerve

What is the definition of the word part 'adip/o'?

• fat

• muscle

• bone

• skin

What is the definition of the word part 'albin/o'?

• red

• black

• white

• yellow

What is the definition of the word part 'aut/o'?

• self

• other

• many

• fast

What is the definition of the word part 'bi/o'?

• life

• water

• earth

• light

What is the definition of the word part 'blephar/o'?

• tongue

• ear

• nose

• eyelid

What is the definition of the word part 'carcin/o'?

• cancer

• heart

• liver

• muscle

What is the word part for 'burn; burning; heat'?

• carcin/o

• cyan/o

• caus/o

• cutane/o

What is the definition of the word part 'cauter/o'?

• inflammation; swelling

• cold; freeze

• cut; remove

• heat; burn

What is the definition of the word part 'chrom/o'?

• color

• shape

• sound

• movement