Medical Terminology Simplified

SECTION REVIEW 10-5

Using the following table, write the CF 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

arthr/o oste/o -centesis

cephal/o sacr/o -ectomy

cervic/o spondyl/o -osis

cost/o thorac/o -pathy

encephal/o vertebr/o -um

lumb/o

1. abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)


2. bone


3. brain


4. chest


5. disease


6. excision, removal


7. head


8. joint


9. loins (lower back)


10. neck; cervix uteri (neck of the uterus)


11. structure, thing


12. ribs


13. sacrum


14. surgical puncture


15. vertebra (backbone)

Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 597. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 10–51 and rework the frames.

Correct Answers × 6.67 = % Score

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