Tackling The Veterinary Terminology: Roots cardi(o)-

Remember the Spelling Bee? Big words are easier to tackle when you understand how they're put together. Veterinary terms are composed in the same way. Just like with other words, the main parts of a veterinary term are a prefix, a root, and a suffix. The difference is that they typically come more directly from Greek or Latin.

The root word usually describes a body part involved. 

cardi(o)- [kɑːdɪəʊ] - heart

A hollow muscular organ, located in the chest cavity, responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.

Heart. Image Washington State University

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