Medical Terminology Simplified

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254 CHAPTER 6• Digestive System


SECTION REVIEW 6-6


Using the following table, write the combining form or suffix 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
chol/e pancreat/o -algia -graphy -plasty
cholecyst/o therm/o -dynia -iasis -rrhaphy
choledoch/o toxic/o -ectomy -lith -stomy
cyst/o tox/o -emesis -megaly -toxic
hepat/o -gram -oma


  1. tumor

  2. abnormal condition (produced by something specified)

  3. bile duct

  4. bile, gall

  5. bladder

  6. enlargement

  7. excision, removal

  8. forming an opening (mouth)

  9. gallbladder

  10. heat

  11. liver

  12. pain

  13. pancreas

  14. poison

  15. process of recording

  16. record, writing

  17. stone, calculus

  18. surgical repair

  19. suture

  20. vomiting


Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 580. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 6–131 and rework the frames.


Correct Answers × 5 = % Score

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