Chapter 6 Word Parts Flashcards
1
Q
Angi/o
A
Vessel (blood)
2
Q
Aort/o
A
Aorta (largest artery)
3
Q
Arteri/o
A
Artery
4
Q
Bol/o
A
Cast; Throw
4
Q
Arteriol/o
A
Arteriole (small artery)
5
Q
Ather/o
A
Plaque; Fatty buildup
6
Q
Cardi/o
A
Heart
7
Q
Coagul/o
A
Coagulation; Clotting
8
Q
Constrict/o
A
Narrowing
9
Q
Cyan/o
A
Blue
9
Q
Coron/o
A
Heart
10
Q
Lumin/o
A
Light
10
Q
Electr/o
A
Electricity
10
Q
Dilat/o
A
To enlarge or expand
11
Q
My/o
A
Muscle
12
Q
Phleb/o
A
Vein
13
Q
Pulmon/o
A
Lung
14
Q
Rhythm/o
A
Rhythm; Heartbeat
15
Q
Son/o
A
Sound
15
Q
Sept/o
A
Wall; Partition
16
Q
Systol/o
A
Contraction
17
Q
Tens/o
A
Stretched; Strained
17
Q
Sphygm/o
A
Pulse
18
Q
Thromb/o
A
Clot
18
Q
Tom/o
A
To cut
19
Q
Vas/o
A
Vessel; Duct
