SECTION REVIEW 4-2
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
aer/o pharyng/o -cele -stenosis a-
hydr/o rhin/o -ectasis -stomy an-
laryng/o trache/o -phagia -therapy neo-
myc/o -plegia -tome para-
nas/o -scopy -tomy- air
- near, beside; beyond
- fungus
- dilation, expansion
- forming an opening (mouth)
- incision
- instrument to cut
- larynx (voice box)
- hernia, swelling
- new
- nose
- paralysis
- pharynx (throat)
- narrowing, stricture
- swallowing, eating
- trachea (windpipe)
- treatment
- without, not
- visual examination
- water
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 570. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 4–1 and rework the frames.
Correct Answers x 5 = % Score
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