Word Roots

What are the four parts that most anatomical terms are comprised of?

The word root, the combining vowel, the prefix, and the suffix.

The foundation of an anatomical word is called the __________.

root

The __________ links the root to the suffix, prefix, or another root and is usually the letter 'o'.

combining vowel

A __________ is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

prefix

A __________ is added to the end of a word root or combining form to change its meaning.

suffix

What does the prefix 'ad' mean?

To, toward.

What is the meaning of the root 'bio'?

Life, living.

The root 'cardi' refers to which organ?

Heart.

What does 'dys' indicate in medical terms?

Bad, painful, difficult.

The combining form 'neuro' refers to which part of the body?

Nerve.

What is the primary meaning of the root 'hepat'?

Liver.

What does the prefix 'hypo' imply?

Under, below, deficient.

The root 'cyt' refers to what cellular structure?

Cell.

What does 'erythro' mean in medical terminology?

Red.

What does 'endo' mean?

Within.

What does the root 'osteo' refer to?

Bone.