This document lists Greek and Latin combining forms used in medical terminology and their meanings. It provides over 100 entries with the combining form and defines its English meaning. The combining forms generally refer to parts of the body, medical conditions, or other medical concepts.
10. Combining Form
English meaning
hepat /o
liver
hemi /o
hernia
hist /o
tissue
hyster /o
uterus; womb
Ile /o
ileum
ili/o
ilium
_. ir/o , irid/o
iris
11. Combining Form
English meaning
isch/o
to hold back, obstruct
Ile /o
ileum
labi /o
lip
lapar /o
abdomen
laryng/o
larynx (voice box)
leuk /o
white
lingu /o
tongue
17. Combining Form
English meaning
pneum /o , pneumon/o
lung , air
proct /o
anus and rectum
prostat /o
prostate gland
psych /o
mind
pulm /o, pulmon /o
lung
pyel /o
renal pelvis
radi/o
X-ray