MED 121 - Chapter 1

Combining Forms of Medical Terminology for Chapter 1

17 cards   |   Total Attempts: 185
  

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Front Back

aden - o

gland

arthr - o

joint

bi - o

life

carcin - o
cancerous,
cancer

cardi - o

heart

cephal - o

head

cerebr - o
Cerebrum
largest part of the brain

cis - o

to cut

crin - o

to secrete
(to form and give off)

cyst - o
urinary bladder
a sac or cyst
(sac containing fluid)

cyt - o

cell
Derm - o
dermat - o

skin

electr - o

electricity

encephal - o

brain

enter - o
intestines
(usually the small intestines)