Section 3.1 Exercises
Identify the root(s) for the following definition.
Include the slash and combining vowel, with no spaces between the root and slash or between the slash and combining vowel.
EXAMPLE: derm/o
skin (3 roots) ______ ______ ______
Blank 1: cutane/o
Blank 2: derm/o
Blank 3: dermat/o
Translate the following root.
erythr/o ______
red
Break down the following word into its component parts. Enter each component part into one cell, with no slashes or spaces. Use as many cells as necessary – you may not need all cells provided. If no entry is required, leave the cell empty. For example, nasopharyngoscope = naso | pharyngo | scope
steatosis: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Identify the root for the following definition.
Include the slash and combining vowel, with no spaces between the root and slash or between the slash and combining vowel.
EXAMPLE: derm/o
hard, horny ______
kerat/o
Identify the root(s) for the following definition.
Include the slash and combining vowel, with no spaces between the root and slash or between the slash and combining vowel.
EXAMPLE: derm/o
dry ______
xer/o