Word Parts
This is the foundation of a medical term and contains its essential meaning.
Word Root
This prefix means "below," "under," or "insufficient."
Hypo-
This suffix means "inflammation."
-itis
Break down hepatitis into its word parts and give its meaning.
hepat + -itis = inflammation of the liver
Build a term meaning inflammation of the liver.
This word part is placed at the beginning of a medical term and can indicate position, number, time, or an abnormal condition.
Prefix
This prefix means "within" or "inside."
Intra-
This suffix means "pain."
-algia
Break down arthritis and explain its meaning.
arthr + -itis = inflammation of a joint
Build a term meaning inflammation of a joint.
Arthritis
This word part comes at the end of a medical term and provides information about a condition, disease, procedure, or other meaning.
Suffix
This prefix means "two" or "both."
bi-
This suffix means "surgical removal" or excision.
-ectomy
Break down neuralgia and explain what the term means.
neur + -algia = nerve pain
Build a term meaning pain involving a nerve.
A word root combined with a combining vowel is called this.
Combining Form
A patient receives an injection intramuscularly. Based on the prefix, where is the injection being given?
within/into the muscle
This suffix means "surgical repair."
-plasty
Break down gastrectomy and explain what the term means.
gastr + -ectomy = surgical removal of the stomach
Build a term meaning surgical removal of the stomach.
Gastrectomy
In the term gastroenterology, identify the combining forms and explain what each refers to.
gastr/o = stomach and enter/o = intestine
The term bilateral describes something involving how many sides? Identify the prefix that tells you this.
two sides/bi
This suffix means "visual examination using an instrument."
-scope
Break down electrocardiogram into its word parts and explain what the term refers to.
A record/image of the electrical activity of the heart.
Build a term meaning surgical repair of the nose. Then identify the suffix that tells you a surgical repair is being performed.
Rhinoplasty; -plasty