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Common Root Words
Module 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arthr | joint as in arthritis, inflammation of the joints. |
| carcin | cancer as in carcinoma, a cancerous tumor. |
| hepat | liver as in hepatitis, inflammation of the liver. |
| path | disease as in pathology, the study of disease. |
| oste | bone, as in osteoma, a bone tumor |
| hemat | blood, as in hematology, the study of blood. |
| ped | child, as in pediatrics, pertaining to children. |
| neur | nerve, as in neurology, the study of nerves. |
| rhin | nose, as in rhinitis, inflammation of the nose. |
| radi | x-rays, as in radiology, the study of x-rays. |