After each word part, write out its meaning. Then on the blank line, combine the word parts into a single word and write out its meaning.
1. gastr/o
-algia
2. gynec/o
-logy
3. nephr/o
-megaly
4. pan-
cardi/o
-itis
5. dys-
-plasia
1. gastr/o = stomach;
-algia = pain; stomach pain
2. gynec/o = female;
-logy = study; study of female
3. nephr/o = kidney;
-megaly = enlargement;
kidney enlargement
4. pan- = all; cardi/o = heart;
-itis = inflammation;
inflammation of all heart
5. dys- = abnormal, painful;
-plasia = development; abnormal development
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