Prefixes
This prefix means three.
What is tri-?
This suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
This root/combining form refers to the heart.
What is cardi/o?
The heart and blood vessels make up this body system.
What is the cardiovascular system?
The medical term for difficulty breathing.
What is dyspnea?
This prefix means slow.
What is brady-?
This suffix means pain.
What is -algia?
This root/combining form refers to the kidney.
What is nephr/o or ren/o?
This system is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What is the respiratory system?
The medical term for abnormally slow heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
This prefix means fast.
What is tachy-?
This suffix means surgical removal.
What is -ectomy?
This root/combining form refers to the brain.
What is encephal/o?
This system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the nervous system?
The medical term for abnormally fast heart rate.
What is tachycardia?
This prefix means around or surrounding.
What is peri-?
This suffix means study of.
What is -logy?
This root/combining form refers to the stomach.
What is gastr/o?
This system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
What is the digestive system?
The medical term for inflammation of the stomach.
What is gastritis?
This prefix means below, under, or excessive depending on context?
What is hypo- for below/under?
This suffix means condition of blood.
What is -emia?
This root/combining form refers to the liver.
What is hepat/o?
This system helps protect the body from pathogens and disease.
What is the immune system?
The medical term for inflammation of the liver.
What is hepatitis?