Question

combining forms, part 3
a. cell f. red
b. vein g. vessel; duct
c. venule (small vein) h. cast; throw
d. blood i. to cut
e. ventricle j. white

1. tom/o

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1. cyt/o

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1. bol/o

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1. leuk/o

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1. vas/o

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Explanation:

• tom/o: In medical terminology, the combining form "tom/o" means "to cut". For example, in the word "appendectomy" (append - ectomy, where "ectomy" comes from "tom/o" + the suffix "-y" indicating a surgical procedure), it refers to the act of cutting out the appendix.
• cyt/o: The combining form "cyt/o" is derived from the Greek word "kytos" which means "cell". In terms like "cytology" (the study of cells), this combining form is clearly related to the concept of "cell".
• bol/o: The combining form "bol/o" is associated with "blood". For instance, in some archaic or specialized medical terms (though less common in modern - day common medical language compared to more standard terms), it can be related to blood - related concepts.
• leuk/o: The combining form "leuk/o" comes from the Greek word "leukos" meaning "white". In medical terms, "leukocyte" is a white blood cell, where "leuk/o" indicates the "white" characteristic.
• vas/o: The combining form "vas/o" means "vessel; duct". Words like "vascular" (related to blood vessels) use this combining form to denote the concept of vessels.

Answer:

1. I. to cut
2. A. cell
3. D. blood
4. J. white
5. G. vessel; duct