M1 Parts

Question 1

Give the combining form meaning soft.

Answer 1

malac

Question 2

Give the combining form meaning head.

Answer 2

cephal

Question 3

Give the prefix meaning half, partial; (often) one side of the body.

Answer 3

hemi

Question 4

Give both combining forms meaning measure, measuring device.

Answer 4

meter metr

Question 5

Give the suffix which forms adjectives from nouns ending in -osis. Give the suffix which has nephrotic, stenotic and sclerotic as examples.

Answer 5

otic

Question 6

During which time period did Greek enter into the English language?

Answer 6

Renaissance

Question 7

Give the combining form meaning thin, fine, slight.

Answer 7

lept

Question 8

Give the prefix meaning around, surrounding.

Answer 8

peri

Question 9

Give both forms of the prefix meaning together, with, joined.

Answer 9

sym syn

Question 10

Give both forms of the prefix meaning out of, away from.

Answer 10

ec ex

Question 11

Give both forms of the prefix meaning under, deficient, below normal.

Answer 11

hypo hyp

Question 12

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning the hardening of.

Answer 12

sclerosis

Question 13

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning poisonous.

Answer 13

toxic

Question 14

Give both suffixes which form names of substances (as in adrenalin or chlorine).

Answer 14

in ine

Question 15

Give the abstract noun-forming suffix which indicates a state or condition. Give the suffix which has dyspnea and rhinorrhea as examples.

Answer 15

a

Question 16

Give the adjective-forming suffix which can refer to a person suffering form a certain disability or condition. Give the suffix which has paraplegic and anorexic as examples.

Answer 16

ic

Question 17

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning one who specializes in a certain study or science.

Answer 17

logist

Question 18

Give both forms of the prefix meaning one, single.

Answer 18

mono mon

Question 19

Give both forms of the prefix meaning against, opposed to, preventing, relieving.

Answer 19

anti ant

Question 20

Give the prefix meaning over, above, excessive, beyond normal.

Answer 20

hyper

Question 21

The Normans invaded England in and introduced which language to English?

Answer 21

French

Question 22

Give the combining form meaning red, red blood cell.

Answer 22

erythr

Question 23

Give the noun-forming suffix which can indicate the person afflicted. Give the suffix which has hemophiliac or insomniac as examples.

Answer 23

iac

Question 24

Give the combining form meaning cell.

Answer 24

cyt

Question 25

Give the combining form meaning kidney.

Answer 25

nephr

Question 26

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning the narrowing of.

Answer 26

stenosis

Question 27

Give both forms of the prefix meaning outside of.

Answer 27

ecto ect

Question 28

Give the combining form meaning slow.

Answer 28

brady

Question 29

Give the adjective-forming suffix which can refer to a person suffering form a certain disability or condition. Give the suffix which has paraplegic and anorexic as examples.

Answer 29

ic

Question 30

Give the combining form meaning brain.

Answer 30

encephal

Question 31

Give both forms of the prefix meaning upon, over, above.

Answer 31

epi ep

Question 32

Give the common noun-forming suffix which indicates membrane or connective tissue. Give the suffix which has endometrium and pericardium as examples.

Answer 32

ium

Question 33

Give the prefix meaning two, twice, double (do not give the form that is said to be used only rarely).

Answer 33

di

Question 34

Give both suffixes which form names of substances. Give the suffixes which have adrenalin and chlorine as examples.

Answer 34

in ine

Question 35

Give the prefix meaning outside, from the outside, toward the outside.

Answer 35

exo

Question 36

Give the noun-forming suffix which often indicates an abnormal or diseased condition. Give the suffix which has trauma and edema as examples.

Answer 36

ma

Question 37

Give the combining form meaning thorn, spine.

Answer 37

acanth

Question 38

Give the abstract noun-forming suffix which indicates a disease, abnormal condition, or abnormal presence of. Give the suffix which has elephantiasis and ancylostomiasis as examples.

Answer 38

iasis

Question 39

Give the combining form meaning word, study.

Answer 39

log

Question 40

Give the combining form meaning sensitivity to pain.

Answer 40

alges

Question 41

Give the two primary forms of the prefix meaning within (endogenous is one of the examples given).

Answer 41

endo ento

Question 42

Give the combining form meaning hard.

Answer 42

scler

Question 43

Give the combining form meaning heart.

Answer 43

cardi

Question 44

Give the suffix indicating a person interested in (as in dermatologist).

Answer 44

ist

Question 45

Give the combining form meaning middle, secondary, partial.

Answer 45

mes

Question 46

Give the suffix form (be careful not to give the combining form) meaning study, science, the study or science of.

Answer 46

logy

Question 47

Give the adjective-forming suffix which indicates pertaining to or located in. Give the suffix which has analgesic, gastric and toxic as examples.

Answer 47

ic

Question 48

Give the combining form meaning white, white blood cell.

Answer 48

leuk

Question 49

Give the combining form meaning face.

Answer 49

prosop

Question 50

Give both forms of the prefix meaning in, into, within.

Answer 50

en em