SECTION REVIEW 10-2
Using the table below, 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
chondr/o tendin/o -cyte -rrhaphy hemi-
cyst/o tend/o -genesis -rrhexis quadri-
enter/o ten/o -lysis -sarcoma
hepat/o -osis -tome
my/o -plasty -tomy
scler/o -plegia- abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)
- bladder
- cell
- four
- one half
- hardening; sclera (white of eye)
- incision
- intestine (usually small intestine)
- liver
- muscle
- paralysis
- forming, producing, origin
- rupture
- surgical repair
- suture
- tendon
- instrument to cut
- cartilage
- malignant tumor of connective tissue
- separation; destruction; loosening
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 595. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 10–1 and rework the frames.
Correct Answers × 5 = % Score
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