Question

chapter 6 word parts
instructions: match the following word parts and definitions.
combining forms, part 1
a. blue f. aorta; largest artery
b. vessel (blood) g. coagulation; clotting
c. arteriole (small artery) h. plaque; fatty buildup
d. narrowing i. heart
e. artery j. to enlarge or expand

1. angi/o

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1. aort/o

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1. arteri/o

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1. arteriol/o

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1. ather/o

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1. coagul/o

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1. constrict/o

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Explanation:

• angi/o: In medical terminology, "angi/o" is a combining form that refers to blood vessels.
• aort/o: This combining form specifically pertains to the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body.
• arteri/o: It is associated with arteries.
• arteriol/o: Refers to arterioles (small arteries).
• ather/o: Relates to plaque (fatty buildup) as seen in conditions like atherosclerosis.
• coagul/o: Pertains to coagulation or clotting.
• constrict/o: Means narrowing.

Answer:

1. B. vessel (blood)
2. F. aorta; largest artery
3. E. artery
4. C. arteriole (small artery)
5. H. plaque; fatty buildup
6. G. coagulation; clotting
7. D. narrowing