Root Words Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Cardi/o
A
Heart
(Example: Cardiologist = heart doctor)
2
Q
Gastr/o
A
Stomach
(Example: Gastritis = stomach inflammation)
3
Q
Hepat/o
A
Liver
(Example: Hepatitis = liver inflammation)
4
Q
Neur/o
A
Nerve
(Example: Neurology = study of the nervous system)
5
Q
Oste/o
A
Bone
(Example: Osteoporosis = weak bones)
6
Q
Ren/o or Nephr/o
A
Kidney
(Example: Renal failure = kidney failure)
7
Q
Dermat/o
A
Skin
(Example: Dermatologist = skin doctor)
8
Q
Arthr/o
A
Joint
(Example: Arthritis = joint inflammation)
9
Q
Cyst/o
A
Bladder
(Example: Cystoscopy = viewing bladder with a scope)
10
Q
Pulmon/o
A
Lungs
(Example: Pulmonology = lung specialist)
