Matching Word Parts Match the correct word part with its definition.

1. Matching Word PartsMatch the correct word part with its definition. • Definition Possible answers • 1. bad, difficult, painful -algia • 2. excessive, increased dys- • 3. liver -ectomy • 4. pain, suffering hepat/o • 5. surgical removal hyper-

2. Definitions: Select the correct answer for each statement/question • The word part meaning plaque or fatty substance is ___________________ -algia arteri/o ather/o arthr/o • The prefix meaning surrounding is ________ inter- intra- peri- pre- • A __________ is always placed at the end of the term. combining form prefix suffix word root • The word part meaning white is _________ cyan/o erythr/o leuk/o poli/o • The suffix meaning abnormal softening is___ -malacia -necrosis -sclerosis -stenosis

3. Spelling: Correct the spelling of the underlined word. • 1. A disease named for the person who discovered it is known as an enaponym. • 2. A localized response to injury or tissue destruction is called inflimmation. • 3. The act of closing a wound by stitching is sutering. • 4. The medical term meaning the surgical repair of a nerve is neuriplasty. • 5. The medical term meaning inflammation of the tonsils is tonsilitis.