Medically Crossword

3. - placing word parts together to form terms
4. - basic unit of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells, which vary in size and shape according to function.
5. Language - terms derived from the English language
8. Root - the core of the word
9. - from first letter of words
12. - comprises each gene; is a genetic material that regulates the activities of the cell.
13. - group of similar cells that performs a specific function
14. - large internal organs contained in the body cavities, especially in the abdominal cavity
16. - applying the meaning of each word part contained in the medical term to derive its meaning
17. - attached at the end of a word root to modify its meaning
18. Vowel - usually an o used to ease pronunciation

1. - dividing medical terms into word parts, then labeling each word part and combing form
2. Tissue - composed of cells that have a special ability to contract, usually producing movement
4. - gel-like fluid inside the cell
6. - name of a person or place
7. - two or more types of tissues that together perform special body functions
10. - group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions
11. - attached to the beginning of a word root to modify its meaning
15. Form - word root with a combining vowel attached, separated by a slash
18. membrane - forms the boundary of the cell