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Med Term Root Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| angi(o) | Angi means blood vessel. Angi(o) is its combining form. For example, angiography is a technique for producing images of the insides of blood vessels. |
| arteri(o) | Arteri means artery. Arteri(o) is its combining form. For example, arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries. |
| arthr(o) | Arthr means joint. Arthr(o) is its combining form. For example, arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. |
| audi(o) | Audi means sound or to hear. Audi(o) is its combining form. For example, an audiologist is a doctor who specializes in hearing |
| bio | Bio means life. For example, a biologist studies life and living things. |
| bronch(i)(o) | Bronchi means the air passages of the lungs. Bronch(i)(o) is its combining form. For example, bronchitis is an inflammation of the air passages of the lungs. |
| carcin(o) | Carcin means an abnormal growth or tumor. It can also mean an open sore on or in the body, called an ulcer. Carcin(o) is its combining form. For example, a carcinoma is a type of cancer, or disease resulting from abnormal cells multiplying uncontrollably |
| cardi(o) | Cardi means heart. Cardi(o) is its combining form. For example, cardiomyopathy is a disease or deterioration of the muscle tissue of the heart. |
| crine | Crine means secrete or release. For example, endocrinology is the study of how organs in the body secrete or release chemicals throughout the body. |
| cyt(o) | Cyt means cell. Cyt(o) is its combining form. For example, cytology is the study of cells. Cells are the most basic units of life. |
| derm(a)(t)(o) | Derm means skin. Derm(a)(t)(o) is its combining form. For example, dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in the health of the skin. |
| Electr | Electr means electricity. For example, electrocardiography is the measurement of electrical impulses in the heart. |
| encephal(o) | Encephal means brain. Encephal(o) is its combining form. For example, encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. |
| gastr(o) | Gastr means stomach. Gastr(o) is its combining form. For example, a gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss surgery in which the stomach is divided into smaller sections. |
| glyc(o) | Glyc means sugar, also known as glucose. Glyc(o) is its combining form. For example, hypoglycemia refers to low levels of glucose in the blood. |
| hemat(o) | Hemat means blood. Hemat(o) is its combining form. For example, hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders |
| hepat(o) | Hepat means the liver. Hepat(o) is its combining form. For example, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. |
| hist(o) | Hist means tissue. Tissues are collections of cells. Hist(o) is its combining form. For example, histology is the study of tissues. |
| lymph(o) | Lymph means a colorless fluid containing white blood cells that drains into the bloodstream. Lymph(o) is its combining form. For example, lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes and lymph cells. |
| my(o) | My means muscle. My(o) is its combining form. For example, myopathy is a disease of the muscle tissue |
| neur(o) | Neur means nervous system, which is the entire nerve apparatus of the body. Neur(o) is its combining form. For example, neurology is the study of the nervous system. |
| onc(o) | Onc means tumor. Onc(o) is its combining form. For example, oncologists study tumors and cancer. |
| opthalm(o) | Ophthalm means eye. Opthalm(o) is its combining form. For example, ophthalmologist refers to a medical professional who studies eyes and sight. |
| oste(o) | Oste means bone. Oste(o) is its combining form. For example, osteoporosis is the thinning and loss of bone over time. |
| path(o) | Path means disease. Path(o) is its combining form. For example, pathology is the study of disease. |
| pharmac(o) | Pharmac means drug or medication. Pharmac(o) is its combining form. For example, pharmacology is the study of drugs and medication. |
| phleb(o) | Phleb means veins. Phleb(o) is its combining form. For example, phlebotomists are healthcare professionals who draw blood from veins. |
| physi(o) | Physi means nature, origin, or function. Physi(o) is its combining form. For example, physiology is the study of the function of living organisms. |
| pulmon(o) | Pulmon means lungs. Pulmon(o) is its combining form. For example, pulmonary embolism is a blockage in an artery leading to the lung. |
| thoraci(c) | Thoraci means chest. Thoraci(c) is its combining form. For example, thoracic means relating to the chest. |
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