Medical Root Words and Their Meanings

What is the meaning of the root word 'abdomin/o'?

• abdomen

• arm

• heart

• brain

What is the meaning of the root word 'anter/o'?

• front

• back

• side

• top

What is the meaning of the root word 'astr/o'?

• star; star-shaped

• water

• earth

• light

What is the meaning of the root word 'bol/o'?

• cast; throw

• life

• blood

• cell

What is the meaning of the root word 'carcin/o'?

• cancer

• heart

• liver

• bone

What is the meaning of the root word 'caud/o'?

• tail

• head

• hand

• foot

What is the meaning of the root word 'cephal/o'?

• head

• heart

• stomach

• foot

What is the meaning of the root word 'chondr/o'?

• cartilage

• bone

• muscle

• skin

What is the meaning of the root word 'crani/o'?

• skull

• heart

• liver

• bone marrow

What is the meaning of the root word 'cyt/o'?

• cell

• blood

• bone

• muscle