SECTION REVIEW 6-2
Using the following table, write the combining form, 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
dent/o or/o -al -orexia an-
gastr/o orth/o -ary -pepsia dia-
gingiv/o pylor/o -algia -phagia dys-
gloss/o sial/o -dynia -rrhea hyper-
lingu/o stomat/o -ic -scope hypo-
myc/o -ist -tomy peri-
odont/o -oma- tumor
- pertaining to
- around
- under, below, deficient
- discharge, flow
- fungus
- gum(s)
- pylorus
- bad; painful; difficult
- excessive, above normal
- saliva, salivary gland
- stomach
- specialist
- straight
- teeth
- through, across
- tongue
- instrument for examining
- incision
- appetite
- mouth
- pain
- swallowing, eating
- without, not
- digestion
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 578. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 6–1 and rework the frames.
Correct Answers × 4 = % Score
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