Question

Identify if the medical term is a root, suffix, or prefix (when applicable).

And then, Use the medical term in a sentence as it applies to the health care industry.

cuto; cutaneo:

per-:

intra-:

-malcia:

pilo:

Hemi-:

Polio-:

-itis:

-parecis:

-ology:

Answer 1

1. Cuto: cutaneo – root

Subcutaneous injection is administered to the layer of skin below the dermis and epidermis referred to as cutis.

2. Per – root

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can be prevented by vaccine.

3. Intra – prefix

The normal intracranial pressure is 7-15 mm of Hg.

4. Malacia – suffix

Ostoemalacia is the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism.

5. Pilo – root

Pilonidal sinus is an abnormal skin growth located at the tailbone that contains hair and skin.

6. Hemi – prefix

Hemiparesis is the muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body that can affect the arms, legs and facial muscles.

7. Polio – root

Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious viral disease that can be prevented by vaccine.

8. itis – suffix

Cellulitis is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection.

9. Paresis – root

Hemiparesis is the muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body that can affect the arms, legs and facial muscles.

10. Ology – suffix

Oncology is the study and treatment of tumors.