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- tumor
- abnormal condition (produced by something specified)
- bile duct
- bile, gall
- bladder
- enlargement
- excision, removal
- forming an opening (mouth)
- gallbladder
- heat
- liver
- pain
- pancreas
- poison
- process of recording
- record, writing
- stone, calculus
- surgical repair
- suture
- 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