Multiple Choice
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Ch.1 Introduction to Medical Terminology
Word Roots
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Define the following combining forms:
1. Pulm/o ___________________
2. Cis/o ___________________
3. Rhin/o ___________________
4. Hemat/o ___________________ _
A
1. kidney
2. surgical removal
3. eyes
4. lung
B
1. lungs
2. same
3. kidney
4. to cut
C
1. kidney
2. small intestine
3. nose
4. blood
D
1. lung
2. to cut
3. nose
4. blood
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand that combining forms in medical terminology are word parts that usually indicate a body part or system, often combined with prefixes or suffixes to form medical terms.
Step 2: Identify the meaning of each combining form by breaking down the word parts: 'Pulm/o' relates to the lungs, 'Cis/o' relates to cutting or surgical removal, 'Rhin/o' relates to the nose, and 'Hemat/o' relates to blood.
Step 3: Match each combining form to its correct definition based on common medical terminology knowledge: 'Pulm/o' means lung, 'Cis/o' means to cut, 'Rhin/o' means nose, and 'Hemat/o' means blood.
Step 4: Verify that the definitions align with standard medical terminology references to ensure accuracy.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct definitions are: 1. Pulm/o = lung, 2. Cis/o = to cut, 3. Rhin/o = nose, 4. Hemat/o = blood.
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