Med Term Worksheet
Word Build
These terms are made up of the following word parts. Use these word parts to complete the sentences.
neo = new
arteri/o = artery
-algia = pain and suffering
arthr/o = joint
-itis = inflammation
cardi/o = heart
-ologist = specialist
nat/o = birth
-otomy = surgical removal of
neur/o = nerve
-rrhea = flow or discharge
rhin/o = nose
-scopy = visual examination
1. A medical specialist concerned with diagnosis and treatment of heart disease is
a/an_______________________________.
2. The term meaning a runny nose is ____________________________________.
3. The term meaning the inflammation of the internal structure of a joint is
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4. A medical specialist in disorders of the newborn is a/an _____________________________.
5. The term meaning a surgical incision into a nerve is a/an ____________________________.
6. The term meaning the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint is
___________________________.
7. The term meaning pain in the nose is ______________________________.
8. The term meaning pain in a nerve or nerves is ____________________________________.
9. The term meaning a surgical incision into the heart is a/an ___________________________.
10. The term meaning an inflammation of the nose is __________________________________.
Word Surgery
Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines
provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel or form.
(You may not need all of these lines provided.)
11. Otorhinolaryngology is the study of the ears, nose, and throat.
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12. The term mycosis means an abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus
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13. Poliomyelitis is a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord.
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14. Neonatology is the study of disorders of the newborn.
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15. The term endarterial means pertaining to the interior lining of an artery.
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