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LOM Chapter 1 Basic Word Structure Set 3
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner Basic Word Structure
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08/10/2010

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Term
cerebral
Definition
pertaining to the cerebrum
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cis/o
Definition
combined form meaning to cut
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in-
Definition
prefix meaning into
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-ion
Definition
suffix meaning process
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incision
Definition
process of cutting into
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ex-
Definition
prefix meaning out
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excision
Definition
process of cutting out
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crin/o
Definition
combined form meaning to secrete, to form, or to give off
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endo-
Definition
prefix meaning within
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endocrine
Definition
to secrete within
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endocrine glands
Definition
glands that secrete hormones directly within the bloodstream
Term
1. a   2. b   3. a   4. b    5. a   6. b
Definition

Label (a) endocrine or (b) exocrine

 

1. thyroid gland   2. saliva   3. pituitary   4. tears

 

5. adrenal glands   6. sweat

 

Term
exocrine glands
Definition
glands that release secretions through ducts to the outside of the body
Term
cyst/o
Definition
combined form meaning urinary bladder, sac, or cyst
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cyst
Definition
sac containing fluid
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-scopy
Definition
suffix meaning process of visual examination
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cystoscopy
Definition
process of visual examination of the urinary bladder
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cyt/o
Definition
combined form meaning cell
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cytology
Definition
process of study of cell
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derm/o, dermat/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning skin
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hypodermic
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
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under
Definition
The prefix hypo- can mean below or __________
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ECG, EKG
Definition
Two abbreviations for electrocardiogram
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encephal/o
Definition
combined form meaning brain
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electroencephalogram
Definition
record of the electricity of the brain
Term
electroencephalogram
Definition
What does the abbreviation EEG stand for?
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enter/o
Definition
Combined form meaning the intestines, usually the small intestines
Term
enteritis
Definition
inflammation of the small intestines
Term
b, b
Definition
The small intestine is (a. wider   b. narrower) than the large intestine.  However, the small intestine is (a. shorter  b. longer) than the colon.
Term
colon
Definition
another name for large intestine
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