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The Language of Medicine (12th Edition) – Medical Terminology – Suffixes and Prefixes Exam Questions and Answers with Illustrations

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This document contains exam questions and answers focused on suffixes and prefixes from The Language of Medicine (12th Edition). It covers essential medical terminology concepts, including word formation, meanings of common prefixes and suffixes, and their application in clinical terms. The material is well illustrated to support visual learning and improve retention for exam preparation.

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THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE




THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE 12TH EDITION SUFFIXES AND PREFIXES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WELL ILLUSTRATED.

Aden/o answer >> gland


rather/o answer >> joint


bi/o answer >> life


caring/o answer >> cancer


cardio/o answer >> heart


cephalic/o answer >> head


cerebra/o answer >> cerebrum


cis/o answer >> to cut


chin/o answer >> to secrete

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cyst/o answer >> urinary bladder


cut/o answer >> cell


derma/o answer >> skin


derma/o answer >> skin


electro/o answer >> electricity


encephala/o answer >> brain


enter/o answer >> intestines (usually the small intestine)


erythroid/o answer >> red


gastro/o answer >> stomach


glycol/o answer >> sugar


gnus/o answer >> knowledge

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gene/o answer >> woman, female


heat/o answer >> blood


heat/o answer >> liver


hem/o answer >> blood


air/o answer >> treatment, physician


leak/o answer >> white


log/o answer >> study of


nephron/o answer >> kidney


near/o answer >> nerve


once/o answer >> tumor (cancerous)


ophthalmic/o answer >> eye

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