MNT Chapter 6 Quiz (root words and suffixes)

Aden-

gland. ex) adenopathy = swelling gland

Angi-

vessel. Angiogram = x-ray of vessels

Arth-

Joint. arthritis = inflammatory joint disease

Carcin-

cancer, cancerous. carcinogen = cancer causing substance

Cardi-

heart. cardiogram = record of heart activity

Cephal

head. cephalic = pertaining to the head

Cerebr-

brain. cerebral hemorrhage = bleeding into the cerebrum

Dermat-/derm-

skin. dermatologist = skin specialist

Enter-

intestines. enteritis = inflammation of the small intestines

Gastr-

stomach. gastroenteritis = inflammation of stomach and intestine

Naphr-

kidney. nephritis = inflammation of the kidney

Neur-

nerve. neural = relating to a nerve

Oste-

bone. osteoporosis = decrease in bone thickness

Path-

disease. pathology = the study of disease

Uri-

Urine or urinary system. Urinary tract infection = inflammation of urinary structures

-gram

recod. electroencephalogram = record of brain activity

-graph

instrument for recording. electroencephalograph = instrument for recroding brain activity

-graphy

process of recording. electroencephalography = process of recording the electrical activity of the brain

-logy

study of. cardiology = study of the heart

-logist

one who specializes in the treatment or study of. cardiologist = one who specializes in the treatment or study of the heart

-scopy

examination. cytoscopy = examination of the bladder