White: albalbin/o leuk/o.
What is the medical prefix for white?
leuko-:
leuko-: Prefix meaning white from the Greek “leukos”, white. As in leukocyte, a white cell (in the blood). Leuko- and leuco- are the same prefix, just different spellings. A leukocyte = a leucocyte.
What is the medical prefix for color?
Cards In This Set
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| cirrh/o | Orange-yellow |
| cyan/o | Blue |
| eosin/o | Red, rosy, dawn |
| erythr/o | Red |
What is the word part that means white?
The word part meaning “white” is: leuko.
What I combining form means white?
The combining form meaning white is leuk/o.
What root word means white?
Leuk/o
Leuk/o. The word root and combining form leuk/o is from the Greek word leukos, meaning the color white. There are many terms that include leuk/o.
What is the suffix for color?
The suffix -ful means “full of” and turns the noun color into the adjective colorful, literally meaning “full of color.” Colorful is most often used to describe something that includes not just many different colors but especially bright and vibrant ones—like rainbows, leaves in the fall, or a candy store.
What is the medical term for Gray?
Gray: A unit of absorbed radiation equal to the dose of one joule of energy absorbed per kilogram of matter, or 100 rad. The unit is named for the British physician L. Harold Gray (1905-1965), an authority on the use of radiation in the treatment of cancer. The abbreviation for a gray is Gy. See also: Milligray.
What is the medical term for blue?
A bluish color to the skin or mucous membrane is usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. The medical term is cyanosis.
What is the medical term for yellow?
Xantho- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “yellow.” It is used in many medical and scientific terms. In some instances, xantho- specifically represents the chemicals xanthine and xanthic acid.
What is the medical term for red?
Red: erythr/o, eosin/o , rube. White: albalbin/o leuk/o. Yellow: cirrh/o jaund/o xanth/o.
What does Leuk O mean in medical terms?
white blood cell
Leuko-: Prefix meaning white, as in leukocyte (white blood cell).
What is the medical term for green?
chlor/o- green. You just studied 14 terms! 1/14. kvangelder.
What is the combining form for color?
Chromato-
Chromato- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “color.” It is used in many scientific and medical terms.
What does CIS o mean in medical terms?
Medical Terminology Combining Forms
| A | B |
|---|---|
| cis/o | To cut |
| clavicul/o | clavicle (collar bone) |
| coagul/o | clotting |
| coccyg/o | coccyx (tailbone) |
What color is Cirrh?
red-yellow
The Anatomy of Medical Jargon (Part 2)
| Color | Greek root | Latin root |
|---|---|---|
| red | erythr(o)-, rhod(o)- | rub-, rubr- |
| red-yellow | cirrh(o)- | – |
| white | leuc-, leuk- | alb- |
| yellow | xanth(o)- | flav- |
What does chromo mean in medical terms?
Prefixes meaning color, pigment.
What is root in medical terminology?
The root provides the subject of the medical term. It is the core meaning of the word and often pertains to a body part or system. The root forms the middle of the word when a prefix is present.
What are the prefix words?
Common Prefixes
| Prefix | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| ante- | before, earlier, in front of | antecedent, antedate, antemeridian, anterior |
| anti- | against, opposite of | anticlimax. antiaircraft, antiseptic, antibody |
| auto- | self, same | autopilot, autobiography, automobile, autofocus |
| circum- | around, about | circumvent, circumnavigate, circumscribe |
What does Chrom mean in biology?
chromium, especially as a source of pigment.
What is the prefix for body?
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