The Language of Medicine Ch 1

Front

Who is likely to deal with renal (root word ren/o) failure?

Back

Urologist

Front

What does hyperthermia mean?

Back

Overheated

Front

What does the root word rhin/o- refer to?

Back

Nose

Front

What is adenitis?

Back

Inflammation of the glands

Front

What does a pathologist study?

Back

Diseases

Front

What is the meaning of the root word cardi/o?

Back

Heart

Front

What does the suffix -itis indicate?

Back

Inflammation

Front

What is the role of a pediatrician?

Back

A doctor who specializes in the care of children.

Front

What does the prefix hypo- mean?

Back

Below normal or deficient.

Front

What is the meaning of the root word oste/o?

Back

Bone