Medical Terminology Simplified

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SECTION REVIEW 3-2

Using the following table, write the CF, suffix, or prefix that matches its definition in the space provided to the left
of the definition. There may be more than one word element that matches a definition.

Combining Forms Suffixes Prefixes

adip/o pil/o -cele epi-

cutane/o scler/o -derma hypo-

derm/o steat/o -logist

dermat/o trich/o -malacia

hidr/o xer/o -osis

lip/o -pathy

onych/o -rrhea

1. disease


2. dry


3. fat


4. discharge, flow


5. hair


6. hardening; sclera (white of the eye)


7. hernia, swelling


8. nail


9. skin


10. softening


11. specialist in the study of


12. above, upon


13. abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)


14. sweat


15. under, below; deficient

Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 567. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 3–1 and rework the frames.

Correct Answers ×6.67 = % Score

When defining a medical word, first define the suffix. Second, define the beginning of the word. Finally, define

the middle of the word. Here is an example using the term

sub / cutane / ous

(2) (3) (1)

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