Question

iii. suffix: al
b. definition:
means pertaining to cheek or mouth

1. oncologist

a. word parts
i. prefix: none
ii. word root(s): onco
iii. suffix: logist
b. definition:

1. cranioplasty

a. word parts
i. prefix:
ii. word root(s):
iii. suffix:
b. definition:

1. melanoma

a. word parts
i. prefix:
ii. word root(s):
iii. suffix:
b. definition:

1. leukemia

Explanation:

For each medical term, break into standard word parts (prefix, root, suffix) and define based on medical terminology:

1. Oncologist: No prefix; root "onco-" means tumor; suffix "-logist" means specialist. Definition is a cancer specialist.
2. Cranioplasty: No prefix; root "crani-" means skull; suffix "-plasty" means surgical repair. Definition is skull repair surgery.
3. Melanoma: No prefix; root "melan-" means black; suffix "-oma" means tumor. Definition is black pigment skin cancer.
4. Leukemia: No prefix; root "leuk-" means white; suffix "-emia" means blood condition. Definition is white blood cell cancer.

Answer:

1. Oncologist

a. Word parts
i. Prefix: None
ii. Word Root(s): Onco-
iii. Suffix: -logist
b. Definition: A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats cancer.

1. Cranioplasty

a. Word parts
i. Prefix: None
ii. Word Root(s): Crani-
iii. Suffix: -plasty
b. Definition: Surgical repair or reconstruction of the skull.

1. Melanoma

a. Word parts
i. Prefix: None
ii. Word Root(s): Melan-
iii. Suffix: -oma
b. Definition: A type of skin cancer that develops in the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes), often appearing as a dark, abnormal mole.

1. Leukemia

a. Word parts
i. Prefix: None
ii. Word Root(s): Leuk-
iii. Suffix: -emia
b. Definition: A cancer of the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.