Question

by connecting various parts in an organized sequence, thousands of words can be built and learned. fill in the blank spaces. complete word parts only when applicable.

medical word	part	type	meaning	definition
2. anesthetize
3. arousal
4. asymmetrical
5. asystole
6. comatose
7. epithelium
8. exogenous
9. grandiose
10. gynecoid
11. hypertrophy

Explanation:

1. abrasion:

• Part: abras - (root), - ion (suffix).
• Type: Root and suffix.
• Meaning: Rubbing away; root 'abras' means to scrape or rub, suffix '-ion' makes it a noun.
• Definition: A scraping or wearing away of the skin or a mucous membrane.

1. anesthetize:

• Part: an - (prefix), esthet - (root), - ize (suffix).
• Type: Prefix, root, suffix.
• Meaning: Prefix 'an -' means without, root 'esthet' relates to sensation, suffix '-ize' makes it a verb.
• Definition: To make insensible to pain; to administer an anesthetic.

1. arousal:

• Part: arous - (root), - al (suffix).
• Type: Root and suffix.
• Meaning: Root 'arous' means to wake or stir, suffix '-al' makes it a noun.
• Definition: The act of awakening or stirring up.

1. asymmetrical:

• Part: a - (prefix), sym - (prefix), metr - (root), - ical (suffix).
• Type: Prefixes, root, suffix.
• Meaning: Prefix 'a -' means not, prefix'sym -' means together or same, root'metr' means measure, suffix '-ical' makes it an adjective.
• Definition: Not symmetrical; lacking balance in form or arrangement.

1. asystole:

• Part: a - (prefix), systol - (root).
• Type: Prefix and root.
• Meaning: Prefix 'a -' means without, root'systol' relates to contraction.
• Definition: Absence of ventricular contractions in the heart.

1. comatose:

• Part: comat - (root), - ose (suffix).
• Type: Root and suffix.
• Meaning: Root 'comat' relates to a coma, suffix '-ose' means having the character of.
• Definition: In a state of coma; unconscious.

1. epithelium:

• Part: epi - (prefix), theli - (root), - um (suffix).
• Type: Prefix, root, suffix.
• Meaning: Prefix 'epi -' means upon, root 'theli' relates to a covering, suffix '-um' is a noun - forming suffix.
• Definition: A layer of cells that covers a surface, either external or internal.

1. exogenous:

• Part: exo - (prefix), gen - (root), - ous (suffix).
• Type: Prefix, root, suffix.
• Meaning: Prefix 'exo -' means outside, root 'gen' means to produce, suffix '-ous' makes it an adjective.
• Definition: Originating from outside an organism or system.

1. grandiose:

• Part: grand - (root), - iose (suffix).
• Type: Root and suffix.
• Meaning: Root 'grand' means large or great, suffix '-iose' means characterized by.
• Definition: Characterized by grandeur or pretentiousness.

1. gynecoid:

• Part: gynec - (root), - oid (suffix).
• Type: Root and suffix.
• Meaning: Root 'gynec' means woman, suffix '-oid' means resembling.
• Definition: Resembling or characteristic of a woman; in anatomy, referring to a female - type pelvic shape.

1. hypertrophy:

• Part: hyper - (prefix), troph - (root), - y (suffix).
• Type: Prefix, root, suffix.
• Meaning: Prefix 'hyper -' means excessive, root 'troph' means nourishment or growth, suffix '-y' makes it a noun.
• Definition: Increase in the size of a cell, tissue, or organ due to an increase in the size (not number) of its cells.

Answer:

Medical Word	Part	Type	Meaning	Definition
anesthetize	an - (prefix), esthet - (root), - ize (suffix)	Prefix, root, suffix	Prefix 'an -' means without, root 'esthet' relates to sensation, suffix '-ize' makes it a verb	To make insensible to pain; to administer an anesthetic
arousal	arous - (root), - al (suffix)	Root and suffix	Root 'arous' means to wake or stir, suffix '-al' makes it a noun	The act of awakening or stirring up
asymmetrical	a - (prefix), sym - (prefix), metr - (root), - ical (suffix)	Prefixes, root, suffix	Prefix 'a -' means not, prefix'sym -' means together or same, root'metr' means measure, suffix '-ical' makes it an adjective	Not symmetrical; lacking balance in form or arrangement
asystole	a - (prefix), systol - (root)	Prefix and root	Prefix 'a -' means without, root'systol' relates to contraction	Absence of ventricular contractions in the heart
comatose	comat - (root), - ose (suffix)	Root and suffix	Root 'comat' relates to a coma, suffix '-ose' means having the character of	In a state of coma; unconscious
epithelium	epi - (prefix), theli - (root), - um (suffix)	Prefix, root, suffix	Prefix 'epi -' means upon, root 'theli' relates to a covering, suffix '-um' is a noun - forming suffix	A layer of cells that covers a surface, either external or internal
exogenous	exo - (prefix), gen - (root), - ous (suffix)	Prefix, root, suffix	Prefix 'exo -' means outside, root 'gen' means to produce, suffix '-ous' makes it an adjective	Originating from outside an organism or system
grandiose	grand - (root), - iose (suffix)	Root and suffix	Root 'grand' means large or great, suffix '-iose' means characterized by	Characterized by grandeur or pretentiousness
gynecoid	gynec - (root), - oid (suffix)	Root and suffix	Root 'gynec' means woman, suffix '-oid' means resembling	Resembling or characteristic of a woman; in anatomy, referring to a female - type pelvic shape
hypertrophy	hyper - (prefix), troph - (root), - y (suffix)	Prefix, root, suffix	Prefix 'hyper -' means excessive, root 'troph' means nourishment or growth, suffix '-y' makes it a noun	Increase in the size of a cell, tissue, or organ due to an increase in the size (not number) of its cells