WORD ROOTS SUFFIXES PREFIXES

question 6

Multiple Choice

WORD ROOTS SUFFIXES PREFIXES
arth joint
-itis inflammation
intra- within
hepat liver-
-ic pertaining to
sub- under, below
ven ven
-ous pertaining to
oste bone
-pathy disease
-megaly enlargement
COMBINING VOWEL
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Disease of the bone
Using the word parts in the above box,select the correct definition of the following medical terms.

• A)arthr/itis
• B)arthr/o/pathy
• C)hepat/o/megaly
• D)intra/ven/ous
• E)hepat/itis
• F)hepat/ic
• G) oste/o/pathy
• H) sub/hepat/ic

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Definitions:

Double Helix

The structure formed by double-stranded molecules of nucleic acids, such as DNA, characterized by a spiral shape.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and intellectual disability.

21st Pair of Chromosomes

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, with abnormalities in this pair linked to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.

Double Helix

The structure formed by double-stranded molecules of nucleic acids such as DNA, characterized by its spiraling ladder shape.