Body System: with -oma

Question 1

Encephaloma

Answer 1

Encephal = brain
oma = tumor or swelling

Question 2

Oral cancer

Answer 2

Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in the tissues of the mouth or throat. It can occur in various areas, including:

Lips
Gums
Tongue
Inner lining of the cheeks
Roof and floor of the mouth

Question 3

Lung carcinoma

Answer 3

Specifically refers to lung cancer.

Question 4

Adenocarcinoma

Answer 4

adeno- “gland.”
carcinoma =”cancerous tumor.”

Question 5

Cardiac tumors

Answer 5

Cardiac tumors are abnormal growths that occur in the heart. They can be classified into two main types:

Types of Cardiac Tumors:
Primary Tumors:

Benign: Non-cancerous tumors, such as myxomas, which are the most common type.
Malignant: Cancerous tumors, such as sarcomas, which are rare.

Secondary Tumors:
These are metastases that originate from cancers elsewhere in the body and spread to the heart.

Symptoms:
May include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or signs of heart failure.

Question 6

Gastrinoma

Answer 6

Prefix: gastro- (stomach)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)

Question 7

Hepatoma

Answer 7

Prefix: hepato- (liver)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)

Question 8

Pancreatoma

Answer 8

Prefix: pancreato- (pancreas)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)

Question 9

Adenocarcinoma

Answer 9

Prefix: adeno- (gland)
Suffix: -carcinoma (cancerous tumor)

Question 10

Colorectal Cancer

Answer 10

Prefix: colo- (colon) and rectal (rectum)
Suffix: -cancer (malignant growth)

Question 11

Nephroma

Answer 11

Prefix: nephro- (kidney)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)

Question 12

Osteoma

Answer 12

Prefix: osteo- (bone)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)

Question 13

Sarcoma

Answer 13

Prefix: sarco- (flesh or connective tissue)
Suffix: -oma (tumor)

Question 14

Leukemia

Answer 14

Prefix: leuko- (white, referring to white blood cells)
Suffix: -emia (blood condition)