Combining Forms

What is the combining form for 'Vessel (blood)'?

• Angio

• Cardio

• Neuro

• Osteo

What does the combining form 'Angio' refer to?

• Vessel (blood)

• Nerve

• Bone

• Muscle

What is the combining form for the aorta?

• Aort/o

• Arter/o

• Cardi/o

• Vascul/o

What is the meaning of the combining form 'Arteri/o'?

• Artery.

• Vein.

• Capillary.

• Nerve.

The combining form 'Arteriol/o' refers to a(n) ________.

• small artery

• large vein

• capillary

• heart chamber

What is the meaning of the combining form 'Ather/o'?

• Plaque; fatty buildup

• Blood vessel

• Joint

• Muscle

What is the meaning of the combining form 'Bol/o'?

• Cast; throw

• Write; record

• Speak; talk

• Build; construct

What is the combining form for 'Heart'?

• Cardi/o

• Hepat/o

• Nephr/o

• Gastr/o

What is the meaning of the combining form 'Coagul/o'?

• Coagulation; clotting.

• Inflammation; swelling.

• Digestion; breaking down.

• Respiration; breathing.

The combining form 'Constrict/o' refers to ________.

• Narrowing

• Expansion

• Relaxation

• Dilation