Med Term - Ch 7 Prefix-Suffix-Combining Forms

Structure that filters, warms, and humidifies inhaled air

• nasal cavity
• tube
• pharynx
• above, above normal, excessive

Structure known as the throat

• pharynx
• to revive
• on, over or upon
• below, below normal, deficient

Structure known as the voice box

• larynx
• to enlarge or expand
• oxygen
• blood

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term atel/o

• incomplete, imperfect
• tissue
• nasal cavity
• blood condition

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term bol/o

• cast, throw
• surgical puncture to remover fluid
• produced by or in
• blue

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term carcin/o

• cancer
• smell
• pus
• carbon dioxide

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term cardi/o

• heart
• slow
• slow
• cancer

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term cyan/o

• blue
• pus
• smell
• cast, throw

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term diaphragmat/o

• diaphragm
• produced by or in
• surgical puncture to remover fluid
• chest or pleural cavity

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term dilat/o

• to enlarge or expand
• pharynx
• below, below normal, deficient
• diaphragm