Medical Terminology Root Words Ch 1

What does 'neur/o' signify in medical terminology?

• muscle

• blood

• nerve

• bone

What does the root word 'hydr/o' mean?

• fire

• earth

• water

• air

What does the root word 'enter/o' refer to?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• esophagus

What is the meaning of the root word 'dermat/o'?

• hair

• nail

• skin

• muscle

What is the root word for 'heart' in medical terminology?

• cardi/o

• hepat/o

• pulmon/o

• nephr/o

How can understanding root words assist in deciphering complex medical terms?

• By memorizing complex terms without understanding their components.

• By breaking down complex terms into their root words, prefixes, and suffixes, one can understand the overall meaning.

• By ignoring the prefixes and focusing only on the suffixes.

• By using a dictionary to look up each term individually.

What does the root word 'laryng/o' refer to?

• voice box

• throat

• nasal cavity

• ear canal

What is the meaning of the root word 'aden/o'?

• cell

• tissue

• gland

• organ

What does the root word 'pulmon/o' signify?

• heart

• liver

• lung

• kidney

What does the root word 'gastr/o' mean?

• stomach

• intestine

• liver

• kidney