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Appendix G
A. Use the word bank below to build the medical word that corresponds to each definition in problems 1-
17. Word parts may be used more than once. Click the grey box to begin typing.
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B. Define the following words or word parts.
C. In this activity, break the medical word into its word parts. Using the word parts, create a definition of
the word. Write a sentence using the word in a medical context. Use the table to record your answers.
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Combining Combining
Medical Word Prefix form form or suffix Suffix Definition
Polymorph nucleated
poly morph(o) nucleated having a cell with a lobed nucleus
Sentence: When a patient has an infection he has many PMNs - polymorph nucleated cells that are fighting the
infection.
Agranulocyte
A Granul(o) Cyte -cy a non granular white blood cell
Sentence:
Immunoglobulin
Sentence: Certain medical conditions and/or medications can cause agranulocytosis.
Epithelial
Sentence:
Sudoriferous
Sentence:
Piloerection
Sentence:
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Combining combining
Medical Word Prefix form form or suffix Suffix Definition
Anaphylaxis
Sentence:
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Prolactin
Sentence:
Somatostatin
Sentence:
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