Root Words & Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Arthr(o)
A
Joint/Articulation
Example: Arthrodesis
2
Q
Cardi(o)
A
Heart
Example: Cardiology
3
Q
Chondr(o)
A
Cartilage
Example: Chondrocyte
4
Q
Cyst(o)
A
Bladder
Example: Cystotomy
5
Q
Dem(ato)
A
Skin
Example: Dermatitis
6
Q
Gloss(o)
A
Tongue
Example: Hypoglossal
7
Q
Haem(ato/o)
A
Blood
Example: Haematemesis
8
Q
Hepat(o)
A
Liver
Example: Hepatocyte
9
Q
Hist(io/o)
A
Tissue
Example: Histology
10
Q
Mamm(o) (mast(o))
A
Breast/Mammary Gland
Example: Mammogram
11
Q
Metr(a/o)
A
Uterus
Example: Endometrium, Metritis
12
Q
Neur(o)
A
Nerve
Example: Neuralgia
13
Q
Opthalm(o)
A
Eye
Example: Ophthalmoscope
14
Q
Orchi(d)
A
Testicles
Example: Orchitis
15
Q
Oste(o)
A
Bone
Example: Osteoarthritis
