Language of Medicine
Chapter 1 – Study Guide and
Practice Questions 2026
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arthr/o (arthritis0
joint
bi/o (biology, biopsy)
life
carcin/o (carcinoma)
cancer, cancerous
cardi/o (cardiology)
heart
cephal/o (cephalic)
head
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cerebr/o (cerebral)
cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
cis/o (incision, excision)
to cut
crin/o (endocrine gland)
to secrete
cyst/o (cystoscopy)
urinary bladder; a sac or a cyst
cyt/o (cytology)
cell
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