Question

Instructions: Identify the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms for the following words to find out their meaning: Write the definition as taught in class. Do not use laymen’s terms for the definition.
EXAMPLE: nephrolithiasis
Prefix: none
Combining form: nephr(o)
Suffix: -Lithiasis
Definition: kidney stones


Pharmacology: Use UNIT 7 LESSON 2

Sublingual
Prefix -
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Transdermal
Prefix -
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Intramuscular
Prefix -
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Iatrogenic
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -



Oncology: Use UNIT 7 LESSON 3-4

Carcinogen
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Chemotherapy
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Melanocyte
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -


Anemia
Prefix -
Combining form -
Definition -

Endocutaneous
Prefix -
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Enterologic
Combining form -
Suffix -
Definition -

Answer 1

Here are the prefixes, combining forms, suffixes, and definitions for the specified terms:

**Pharmacology:**

1. **Sublingual**
- Prefix: sub-
- Combining form: lingu(o)
- Suffix: -al
- Definition: pertaining to administration of a drug beneath the tongue.

2. **Transdermal**
- Prefix: trans-
- Combining form: derm(o)
- Suffix: -al
- Definition: relating to the administration of a substance through the skin.

3. **Intramuscular**
- Prefix: intra-
- Combining form: muscul(o)
- Suffix: -ar
- Definition: pertaining to within the muscle.

4. **Iatrogenic**
- Combining form: iatr(o)
- Suffix: -genic
- Definition: induced in a patient by a physician's diagnosis or treatment.

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**Oncology:**

1. **Carcinogen**
- Combining form: carcin(o)
- Suffix: -gen
- Definition: any substance or agent that promotes the formation of cancer.

2. **Chemotherapy**
- Combining form: chem(o)
- Suffix: -therapy
- Definition: the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances, especially in cancer treatment.

3. **Melanocyte**
- Combining form: melan(o)
- Suffix: -cyte
- Definition: a cell that produces and contains the pigment melanin, typically found in the skin.

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**General Terms:**

1. **Anemia**
- Prefix: none
- Combining form: an(em)(o)
- Definition: a condition characterized by a reduction in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

2. **Endocutaneous**
- Prefix: endo-
- Combining form: cutane(o)
- Suffix: -ous
- Definition: pertaining to within the skin.

3. **Enterologic**
- Combining form: enter(o)
- Suffix: -logic
- Definition: relating to the study and treatment of diseases of the intestine.