SECTION REVIEW 8-2
Using the following table, write the CF and 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
colp/o oophor/o -arche -ptosis
cyst/o ovari/o -cele -rrhage
hemat/o salping/o -logist -rrhagia
hem/o uter/o -logy -salpinx
hyster/o vagin/o -oid -scope
metr/o -pexy -tome
muc/o -plasty -tomy- bladder
- blood
- bursting forth (of)
- uterus (womb)
- hernia; swelling
- incision
- instrument to cut
- instrument for examining
- tube (usually fallopian or eustachian [auditory] tubes)
- fixation (of an organ)
- mucus
- ovary
- beginning
- uterus (womb); measure
- prolapse, downward displacement
- resembling
- specialist in the study of
- study of
- surgical repair
- vagina
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 587. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 8–1 and rework the frames.
Correct Answers × 5 = % Score
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Boldfaceindicates a word root or combining form. Blueindicates a suffix. Pinkindicates a prefix.