Section Review 4–1
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
cyan/o melan/o -cyte -osis auto-
cyt/o necr/o -derma -pathy
erythr/o xanth/o -emia -penia
leuk/o -oma -rrhea- black
- blue
- blood condition
- cell
- decrease, deficiency
- disease
- discharge, flow
- red
- self, own
- skin
- tumor
- white
- yellow
- death, necrosis
- abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)
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 3–66 and rework the frames.
Correct Answers x 6.67 = % Score
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