The image you've uploaded contains a table of medical word roots and their definitions. The task appears to be matching the correct medical root (on the left) with its corresponding meaning (on the right). Let's go through each row and confirm or correct the pairings:
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1. cervic/o → neck (of the body or of the uterus)
✔ Correct.
- *Cervic/o* refers to the neck, such as the cervical region of the spine or the cervix (neck of the uterus).
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2. later/o → side
✔ Correct.
- *Later/o* means "side" — for example, *lateral* refers to something located on the side of the body.
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3. hepat/o → liver
✔ Correct.
- *Hepat/o* is the root meaning "liver." For instance, *hepatitis* means inflammation of the liver.
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4. dors/o → back portion of the body
✔ Correct.
- *Dors/o* refers to the back or dorsal side of the body. For example, *dorsal* describes structures toward the back.
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✔ Final Answer: All the pairings in the table are correct.
Each medical root is accurately matched to its definition:
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cervic/o = neck
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later/o = side
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hepat/o = liver
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dors/o = back portion of the body
No corrections are needed. This table correctly illustrates common anatomical word roots used in medical terminology.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable flashcards for medical terminology.
