#1
What does the combining form 'cardi/o' mean?
Heart
ExplanationRefers to the heart.
#2
Which combining form means 'vessel'?
Phleb/o
ExplanationRelates to veins or vessels.
#3
What does the combining form 'phleb/o' refer to?
Vein
ExplanationRefers to veins or vessels.
#4
What is the meaning of 'sphygm/o'?
Pulse
ExplanationDenotes pulse or pulsation.
#5
Which combining form refers to 'chest'?
Thorac/o
ExplanationRelates to the chest or thorax.
#6
Which combining form means 'fast, rapid'?
Tachy-
ExplanationDenotes fast or rapid.
#7
What is the meaning of 'sten/o'?
Narrowing
ExplanationIndicates narrowing or constriction.
#8
What does the combining form 'ather/o' refer to?
Hardening
ExplanationIndicates hardening, often of the arteries.
#9
What is the meaning of 'myx/o'?
Mucus
ExplanationDenotes mucus or a slimy substance.