Medical Terminology Ch. 1: Word Roots Flashcards
1
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arthr
A
joint
ex: arthroscope – instrument for viewing a joint
2
Q
carcin
A
cancer
ex: carcinogen – that which produces cancer
3
Q
cardi
A
heart
ex: cardiomegaly – enlarged heart
4
Q
cephal
A
head
ex: cephalic – pertaining to the head
5
Q
electr
A
electricity
ex: electrocardiogram – record of heart’s electrical activity
6
Q
hepat
A
liver
ex: hepatoma – liver tumor
7
Q
my
A
muscle
ex: myocardium – heart muscle
8
Q
oste
A
bone
ex: osteocyte – bone cell
9
Q
rhin
A
nose
ex: rhinorrhea – nose discharge
10
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gastr
A
stomach
ex: gastric – pertaining to the stomach
