For example the word hydrocephaly (hydro = water + cephal = head + y = process), means the process of water in the head.
The true combining form is enceph- which means "in the head" and many times refers to the brain.
Electroencephalogram (electro = electricity + encephalo = in head [brain] + gram = writing [tracing]) is a test that is run to look at the electrical activity of the brain.
Phagia or phagy mean to eat or swallow and pepsia means to digest. For instance dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, while dyspepsia is difficulty digesting.Phagia means to eat.
The medical terminology combining form meaning hands is mano-
Pancreo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning pancreas.
Cerebro- is the medical terminology combining form meaning cerebral.
Oligo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning scanty.
Metatars- is the medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal.
Hypno- or somno- is the medical terminology combining form meaning sleep
Ferr- is the medical terminology combining form meaning iron.
Hepat/o is the medical terminology combining form meaning liver.
Uretero- is the medical terminology combining form meaning Ureters or urinary ducts
Thyro- is the medical terminology combining form meaning thyroid.
Aort- is the medical terminology combining form meaning aorta.