Cardiovascular System Combining Forms Quiz

Test your medical terminology knowledge with questions about cardi/o, phleb/o, aort/o, and more. Learn the language of the cardiovascular system!

#1

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' mean?

Heart
Lung
Liver
Kidney
#2

Which combining form means 'vessel'?

Phleb/o
Hemat/o
Arteri/o
Aort/o
#3

What does the combining form 'phleb/o' refer to?

Artery
Vein
Blood
Pulse
#4

What is the meaning of 'sphygm/o'?

Vein
Blood
Pulse
Heart
#5

Which combining form refers to 'chest'?

Cyan/o
Thorac/o
Chol/e
Pharyng/o
#6

Which combining form means 'fast, rapid'?

Brady-
Tachy-
Dys-
Eu-
#7

What is the meaning of 'sten/o'?

Narrowing
Enlargement
Pain
Inflammation
#8

What does the combining form 'ather/o' refer to?

Narrowing
Clot
Hardening
Bleeding
#9

What is the meaning of 'myx/o'?

Mucus
Blood
Pulse
Heart

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