Question

question 1 (25 points)
match the combining forms, suffixes, prefixes and medical terms to their meaning.
abdomin/o
cervical

1. combining form meaning abdomen
2. inflammation of the liver

pleuritis

1. pertaining to the neck

laryng/o

1. combining form meaning throat

lateral

1. combining form meaning voice box

lymphocyte

1. a lymph cell

Explanation:

• abdomin/o: In medical terminology, combining forms are used to build words. "abdomin/o" is a well - known combining form that means abdomen.
• cervical: The term "cervical" is an adjective. In anatomy, it pertains to the neck (e.g., cervical vertebrae are the neck vertebrae).
• pleuritis: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. "Pleur" refers to the pleura (a membrane around the lungs). So, "pleuritis" is inflammation of the pleura, not the liver. But if we assume the options are as given:
• laryng/o: "laryng/o" is a combining form. The larynx is the voice box, so "laryng/o" means voice box.
• lateral: "lateral" is a directional term in anatomy meaning away from the mid - line (side - like), not directly related to the given options in a combining - form - specific way here, but if we match based on the given structure.
• lymphocyte: A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell, specifically a lymph cell.

Answer:

abdomin/o - 1. combining form meaning abdomen; cervical - 3. pertaining to the neck; pleuritis - (not matching 2. as it's inflammation of pleura, but if forced - no correct match in given options for 2. in this set); laryng/o - 5. combining form meaning voice box; lateral - (not a perfect match in the given option set as per standard definitions, but if we assume a mis - optioning, no exact fit); lymphocyte - 6. a lymph cell.