Common Word Roots

Question 1

Cardi

Answer 1

Meaning “heart”
Example : tachycardia
Definition of example : fast heart rate

Question 2

Hepat

Answer 2

Meaning “liver”
Example: hepatomegaly
Definition of example : enlargement of the liver

Question 3

Nephr

Answer 3

Meaning “ kidney”
Example: nephropathy
Definition of example: disease of the kidney

Question 4

Neur

Answer 4

Meaning “nerves”
Example: neurologist
Definition of example: physician who specializes in diseases of the nervous system

Question 5

Psych

Answer 5

Meaning “mind”
Example: psychology
Definition of example: study of the mind

Question 6

Thorac

Answer 6

Meaning “chest”
Example: thoracic
Definition of example: pertaining to the chest or thorax