Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 90

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-embolus (plug)

• A)aneurysm/o
• B)angi/o
• C)aort/o
• D)arteri/o
• E)arteriol/o
• F)ather/o
• G)atri/o
• H)cardi/o
• I)electr/o
• J)embol/o
• K)hemangi/o
• L)lipid/o
• M)my/o
• N)phleb/o
• O)scler/o
• P)sept/o
• Q)sphygm/o
• R)sten/o
• S)thromb/o
• T)valv/o
• U)ventricul/o

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Definitions:

Heart Transplants

A surgical procedure in which a diseased or failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart.

Rationing

The distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services using a predetermined system, often in times of shortage.

Mammograms

A diagnostic technique using X-rays to detect breast cancer by photographing the breast.

Personal Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that one does not compromise.