Root Words: Medical Terminology A

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What does the root word 'rhino' mean?

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It refers to the nose.

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What does the root word 'cardi' refer to?

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It refers to the heart.

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What does the root word 'ophthalm/o' mean?

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It means eyes.

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What does the root word 'nephro' refer to?

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It refers to the kidneys.

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What does the root word 'oto' mean?

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It refers to the ears.

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What is a suffix?

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It is the ending part of a word that modifies the meaning of the word.

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What is a prefix?

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It is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning.

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What does the root word 'pulmon/o' refer to?

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It refers to the lungs.

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What does the root word 'bio' mean?

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It means life.

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What does the root word 'entero' refer to?

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It refers to the intestines.