Dental Terminology

What does the prefix 'xero-' means?

• special

• dry

• zero

• wet

What does the prefix 'py-' means?

• python

• many

• pus

• sharp

What does the prefix 'sial-' means?

• enzyme

• gum

• cell

• saliva

What does the suffix '-plasty' means?

• form

• plastic

• cut

• remove

What does the suffix '-rrhea' means?

• flow

• disease

• shake

• explode

What does the suffix '-esthesia' means?

• death

• sensation

• injection

• love

What does the word 'gingivoplasty' means?

• removing gum

• removing enamel

• forming gum

• forming enamel

What does the word 'sialorrhea' means?

• flow of saliva

• flow of gum

• shaking of saliva

• shaking of gum