Chapter 1 vocab terms Flashcards
1
Q
what is a word root?
A
the foundation of a medical terms and contains its primary meaning
2
Q
latin roots
A
describe anatomical structures
3
Q
Greek roots describe
A
diseases, conditions, treatments, and diagnosis
4
Q
greek term for skin
A
dermatos
5
Q
latin term for skin
A
cutis
6
Q
greek root for skin
A
dermat
7
Q
latin root of skin
A
cutane
8
Q
ous
A
pertaining to
9
Q
greek term for kidney
A
nephros
10
Q
latin term for kidney
A
renes
11
Q
greek root for kidney
A
nephr
12
Q
latin root for kidney
A
ren
13
Q
greek term for mouth
A
stomatos
14
Q
latin term for mouth
A
oris
15
Q
latin root for mouth
A
or
16
Q
greek root for mouth
A
stomat
17
Q
what is combining form
A
when a word root is combined with a vowel
18
Q
eryhthr/o
A
red
19
Q
gastr/o
A
stomach
20
Q
hepat/o
A
liver
21
Q
immun/o
A
immune, immunity, safe
