#1
Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?
Appendectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the appendix.
#2
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationInflammation of the liver.
#3
What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?
Dysphagia
ExplanationDifficulty in swallowing.
#4
Which combining form refers to the nose?
Rhino/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the nose.
#5
What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a joint?
Arthroplasty
ExplanationSurgical repair of a joint.
#6
Which combining form refers to the study of cells?
Cyt/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to cells.
#7
What does the combining form 'dermat/o' refer to?
Skin
ExplanationCombining form referring to skin.
#8
What does the term 'encephalitis' mean?
Inflammation of the brain
ExplanationInflammation of the brain.
#9
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a breast?
Mastectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of a breast.
#10
What does the term 'bronchitis' mean?
Inflammation of the bronchi
ExplanationInflammation of the bronchi.
#11
What does the term 'arthroscopy' mean?
Visualization of the interior of a joint
ExplanationProcedure to visualize the inside of a joint.
#12
Which combining form refers to the voice box?
Laryng/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the voice box.
#13
Which combining form refers to the study of cancer?
Onc/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to cancer.
#14
Which combining form refers to the kidney?
Nephr/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to the kidney.
#15
Which combining form refers to the blood vessel?
Angi/o
ExplanationCombining form referring to blood vessels.