1. Matching Word Parts Match the correct word part with its definition.
Definition Possible answers
1. bad, difficult, painful algia
2. excessive, increased dys-
3. liver ectomy
4. pain, suffering hepat/o
5. surgical removal hyper-

2. Definitions: Select the correct answer for each statement/question
The word part meaning plaque or fatty substance is ___________________
-algia arteri/o ather/o arthr/o
The prefix meaning surrounding is ________
inter intra peri pre-
A __________ is always placed at the end of the term.
combining form prefix suffix word root
The word part meaning white is _________
cyan/o erythr/o leuk/o poli/o
The suffix meaning abnormal softening is___
-malacia necrosis sclerosis stenosis

3. Spelling: Correct the spelling of the underlined word.
1. A disease named for the person who discovered it is known as an enaponym.
2. A localized response to injury or tissue destruction is called inflimmation.
3. The act of closing a wound by stitching is sutering.
4. The medical term meaning the surgical repair of a nerve is neuriplasty.
5. The medical term meaning inflammation of the tonsils is tonsilitis.