RECUPERARE 3

1. Provide an example for each prefix or combining form.

AB- (L. ab = de la) prefix cu sensul de îndepărtare, lipsă, separare, AB-
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ANTI- (Gr. anti = împotriva) prefix cu sensul de împotriva, în contra, opus, ANTI-
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BIO- (Gr. bios = viaţă) formă combinatorie cu sensul de viaţă, BIO-
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CONTRA- (L. contra = împotriva) formă combinatorie cu sensul de împotriva, opus,
CONTRA-
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DYS- (Gr. dys = greu) formă combinatorie cu sensul de dificil, greu, anormal, DIS-
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GEN(O)- (Gr. genos = rasă) formă combinatorie cu sensul de rasă, sex, genă, GENO-
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-IATRIC (Gr. iatrikos = care ţine de doctor) formă combinatorie cu sensul de tratament medical,
-IATRIC
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IDI(O)- (Gr. idios = propriu) formă combinatorie cu sensul de propriu, specific, -IDIO
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IN- (L. in = nu, ne-, în, înăuntru) prefix cu sensul 1. negativ 2. de localizare în interiorul; IN-,
apare ca IL- înainte de l, IM- înainte de b, m sau p şi IR- înainte de r
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MYO- [Gr. mys = mușchi) formă combinatorie cu sensul de muşchi, MIO-
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PATHO- (Gr. pathos = boală) prefix cu sensul de boală, PATO-
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SYN- (Gr. syn = împreună) prefix cu sensul de cu, împreună, SIN-
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2.Fill in the gaps:

 Adenectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .

 Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________.
 Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Arthrectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ of the body.
 Bunionectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .
 Bursectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________, a small sac filled with synovial
fluid.
 Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Colectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .
 Cystectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ . It also means removal of a
_____________ .
 Diverticulectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a _____________ .
 Duodenectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .

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 Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of _____________ from the lining of the artery
otherwise constricted by a buildup of fatty deposits.
 Fundectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ of an organ, such as the uterus
or the stomach.
 Ganglionectomy is the excision of a _____________ .
 Gastrectomy is the partial or full removal of the is _____________ .
 Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .
 Hepatectomy is the surgical resection of the _____________ .
 Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Jejunectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the _____________ .
 Keratectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ of the eye.
 Laminectomy is the trimming or surgical removal of the _____________, portion of the
spinal vertebrae.
 Laryngectomy is the surgical remnoval of the _____________, which involves separating
the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus.
 Lumpectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ from a breast.
 Mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both _____________ .
 Myectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of _____________ .
 Necrosectomy is the surgical removal of _____________ tissue.
 Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .
 Neurectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .
 Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of the _____________ .
 Pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of a _____________ .
 Pulpectomy is the surgical removal of all the material in the pulp chamber and root canal
of a _____________ .
 Rhinectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of the _____________ .
 Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Septectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Stepedectomy is the surgical removal of ossified _____________ from the ear that is then
replaced by a prosthesis.
 Thrombectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ (blood clots).
 Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ gland.
 Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Tumorectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Tympanectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Uretectomy is the surgical removal of the _____________ .
 Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humor from the
_____________ .

3. Match the suffixes with their meanings.

1. pain A. –tomy ______

2. surgically forming B. –algia ______

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3. instrument to view C. –logy ______
4. cutting D. –plasty ______
5. study of E. –scope ______

4. Define the following words:

1. ophthalmology _________________________________________________
2. otoplasty _______________________________________
3. gastralgia ______________________
4. arthroscope ______________
5. rhinotomy _____________________
6. cardiomegaly_______________
7. osteomalacia__________________________
8. valvulitis________________________
9. cephalic________________________
10. gastroptosis_________________________
11. arthrocentesis_____________________________
12. hysteroscopy______________________________
13. spirometer___________________________________
14. subhepatic________________________________
Exercise 5.Write the adjective for each of the following words.

1. dependence __________________ 6. occupation __________________

2. to abuse __________________ 7. anxiety __________________
3. to interfere with __________________ 8. nutrition __________________
4. discontinuity __________________ 9. defect __________________
5. consistency __________________ 10. alcohol __________________

Exercise 6. Write a synonym for each of the following words.

1. addiction __________________ 6. deficiency __________________

2. consumption __________________ 7. ongoing __________________
3. to reveal __________________ 8. seizure __________________
4. impairment __________________ 9. unable to __________________
5. lining __________________ 10. relapse __________________

Exercise 7. Write an antonym for each of the following words.

1. tolerance __________________ 6. progress __________________

2. increase __________________ 7. severe __________________
3. legal __________________ 8. possible __________________
4. ability __________________ 9. adequately __________________
5. to inhibit __________________ 10. elevated __________________

Exercise 8.Write the noun for each of the following words.

1. abusive __________________ 6. to withdraw __________________

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2. psychological __________________ 7. deficient __________________
3. evident __________________ 8. pregnant __________________
4. anxious __________________ 9. mental __________________
5. behavioral __________________ 10. nervous __________________

Exercise 9.Write the verb for each of the following words.

1. intake __________________ 6. acceptance __________________

2. consumption __________________ 7. confusion __________________
3. progression __________________ 8. tingling __________________
4. complication __________________ 9. tremor __________________
5. control __________________ 10. abstinence __________________