Quiz on Stems for Compound Words

What does the stem 'anthrop-' or 'anthropos' refer to?

• Man

• Life

• Heart

• Skin

What is the meaning of 'anthropo-genesis'?

• Origin of man

• Measurement of man

• Science of living organisms

• Examination of tissue

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What does 'bio-' refer to?

• Life

• Heart

• Skin

• Intestine

What is the meaning of 'broncho-cele'?

• Windpipe tumor, goiter

• Inflammation of the bronchi

• Irregularity in the action of the heart

• Recording of the movements of the heart

What does 'cardi-' or 'cardio' refer to?

• Heart

• Skin

• Liver

• Water

What is the meaning of 'derma-graph'?

• An instrument for writing on the skin

• Study of the skin

• Resection of a segment of the intestine

• Pain in the stomach

What does 'entero-' or 'enteron' refer to?

• Intestine

• Stomach

• Female

• Blood

What is the meaning of 'gastro-enterology'?

• The medical specialty dealing with diseases of the stomach and intestines

• Pain in the stomach

• Reparative surgery of the female organs

• Bleeding

What does 'gynec-' or 'gyne-' refer to?

• Female

• Blood

• Liver

• Water

What is the meaning of 'hemat-emesis'?

• Vomiting of blood

• Bleeding

• Atrophy of the liver

• Dark pigmentation of the liver