The combining form "cardi/o" refers to which structure?
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Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Terminology
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The combining forms "angi/o" and "vas/o" both mean:
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The combining forms "hem/o" and "hemat/o" both refer to:
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The combining forms "phleb/o" and "ven/o" both mean:
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The combining form "arteri/o" refers to which type of vessel?
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You’ll learn to
- Define the word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes) for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems.
- Build and decode medical terms for the heart, blood vessels, blood, lymphatic system, and immune system.
- Recognize common cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune conditions and procedures by their terminology.
Sources & references
- OpenStax — Anatomy and Physiology 2e
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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