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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