-metry means measurement, so scoliometry is measure of abnormal curvature of the spine, and telemetry is measurement (of cardiac electrical activity) from a distance.
since metry ends in y (the condition of) -metry means the condition of measuring or counting something.
Act of measuring
Means combining, as in ligature
The medical terminology combining form meaning hands is mano-
Pancreo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning pancreas.
Ferr- is the medical terminology combining form meaning iron.
-cele is the medical terminology combining form meaning herniation.
Ped/ is the medical terminology combining form meaning children.
Andro- is the medical terminology combining form meaning male.
-plegia is the medical terminology combining form that means paralysis.
Rachio- is a medical terminology combining form meaning spine.
The medical terminology combining form -crine means secretion
Retro- is the medical terminology combining form meaning backward.
-centesis is the medical terminology combining form meaning puncture.
Chole- is the medical terminology combining form meaning gall.