Match the correct term with the brief description given below.

one who studies the skin $\quad \rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$

(endogastric $\quad$ dermatologist $\quad$ arthroplasty $\quad$ pericardium $\quad$ hypogastric $\quad$ arthrodesis $\quad$ cardiopathy $\quad$ arthroscopy $\quad$ dermatitis $\quad$ epigastric)

Apply either suffix or prefix to the statement. Circle P (for prefix) or S (for suffix) to identify them correctly.

This element can only appear at the end of the term

$\mathrm{P}$ $\quad\mathrm {S}$

Define the term suffix. What is the function of a suffix?

$$\rule{10cm}{0.15mm}$$

Precision is the mark of an educated professional. Review the statement for accuracy, and correct where necessary. The sentence may contain a spelling or a factual error.

Patient has a bad rash. I referred her to a neurologist.

Deconstruct the following term into its elements. Write the type of element (P, R, CF, S) under the line. Fill in the blanks. Remember, the term will/will not have a prefix.

arthrodesis $\quad\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$/$\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$/$\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$

Construct any three sentences of patient documentation using any of the terms from the word bank provided.

$\bold{Word ~Bank}$:

arthrodesis $\quad$ pericardium $\quad$ gastrologist $\quad$ arthroscopy $\quad$ cardiopathy $\quad$ dermatitis $\quad$ arthropathy $\quad$ arthritis $\quad$ endogastric $\quad$ gastroenterologist $\quad$ gynecologist $\quad$ respiratory

Sentences:

$$\rule{10cm}{0.15mm}$$

$$\rule{10cm}{0.15mm}$$

$$\rule{10cm}{0.15mm}$$

Employ your knowledge of prefixes, roots, combining forms, and suffixes to fill in the blanks.

Element : inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Prefix : $\quad\rule{4cm}{0.15mm}$

Root(s): $\quad\rule{4cm}{0.15mm}$

Combining Form : $\quad\rule{4cm}{0.15mm}$

Suffix : $\quad\rule{4cm}{0.15mm}$

Does the medical term, endocardium, has prefix?

A suffix appears at the end of the term. Its purpose is to modify the core of the root or combining form and give it new meaning. Circle the correct choice, and finish filling in the blank. A hint for the suffix is bolded in the statement.

A disease of the heart is cardi/o $\rule{2cm}{0.15mm}$.

(-logy $\quad$-pathy $\quad$ -plasty)

Fill in the blank.

If $pericardium$ means structure around the heart, what would $periosteum$ mean? (Hint: oste means bone) $\rule{4cm}{0.15mm}$

Define the following medical term.

Epigastric means $\rule {8cm}{0.15mm}$.

Make the correct match of meaning and suffix.

$scopy$: $\rule{5cm}{0.15mm}$

a. surgical repair

b. visual examination

c. surgical fixation

Use your knowledge of elements to fill in the blank.

In the term $arthroplasty$, identify the suffix. $\rule{2cm}{0.15mm}$

Match the correct medical term with the statement.

specialist in disorders of the female reproductive system $\rule {1cm}{0.15mm}$

a. arthrodesis

b. cardiopathy

c. gynecologist

d. pericardium

e. dermatitis