Question

exercise 3 break down the following words into their component parts and define.
example: sinusitis sinus | itis inflammation of the sinuses

1. laryngitis
2. tonsillitis
3. septectomy
4. nasendoscope
5. pharyngostenosis

Explanation:

1. For "laryngitis":

• The root "laryng" refers to the larynx (voice - box).
• The suffix "itis" means inflammation. So, it is inflammation of the larynx.

1. For "tonsillitis":

• The root "tonsill" refers to the tonsils.
• The suffix "itis" means inflammation. So, it is inflammation of the tonsils.

1. For "septectomy":

• The root "sept" can refer to a septum (a dividing wall or membrane).
• The suffix "ectomy" means surgical removal. So, it is surgical removal of a septum.

1. For "nasendoscope":

• The root "nas" refers to the nose.
• The root "endo" means within or inside.
• The root "scope" means an instrument for viewing. So, it is an instrument for viewing inside the nose.

1. For "pharyngostenosis":

• The root "pharyng" refers to the pharynx.
• The root "steno" means narrowing.
• The suffix "osis" indicates a condition. So, it is a condition of narrowing of the pharynx.

Answer:

1. laryng | itis; inflammation of the larynx
2. tonsill | itis; inflammation of the tonsils
3. sept | ectomy; surgical removal of a septum
4. nas | endo | scope; an instrument for viewing inside the nose
5. pharyng | steno | osis; a condition of narrowing of the pharynx