Identify the Prefix
Definition: Difficult or Bad
Dys-
Definition: Breathing
-pnea
Name the 4 parts of a Medical Term (word parts).
Prefix, Root, Combining Vowel, Suffix.
Name one Diagnostic Suffix.
- scopy: Visual examination using a scope
-opsy: Process of viewing or observing
-gram/ -graphy: Record, Picture or recording
-scope: The instrument used for a visual examination
-graph: The physical instrument or machine used to record data.
What is the definition of Hyper-
Above/ Excessive
Definition: Under or Below.
Sub-
Defintion: Blood condition
-emia
What is a combining vowel? What is it usually ?
A vowel used strictly to help with pronunciation. It is usually a O.
Name and define one Location/ Position prefix
Inter- Between
Intra- Within
Ab- Away form
Ad- Toward/ Near
Post- After
Sub- Under or Below
Trans- Across
Peri- Around
Super- / Supra- Above
Before
Definition: Within
(Inside a structure)
Intra-
Definition : Surgical removal or excision.
-ectomy
What does the root word tell you?
The core foundation that typically identifies the body part.
Name and define a Pathological/ Symptomatic Suffix
-itis: Inflammation
-osis: Abnormal condition or increase
-pathy: disease
-oma: Tumor or mass
-emia: Blood condition
What is the definition of -ostomy?
Creating a artificial opening
Definition: Many/ Much
Poly-/ Multi-
Definition : Surgical repair or reconstruction.
-plasty
What is a prefix, where is it found ?
Placed at the beginning to change or modify the meaning of the word.
Name 2 Quantity Prefixes.
Bi-/ Di-: Two or Twice
Tri-: Three
Poly-/Multi-: Many, Much
Pan-: All/whole
What is the definition of -algia/-dynia?
Pain
Definition: Total / all / entire
Pan
Definition : Record, picture / process of recording.
-gram/-graphy
What is a suffix and where is it found ?
Placed at the end to indicate a condition, procedure, or medical specialty.
Name and define two Surgical Suffix.
-ectomy: Surgical Removal
-otomy: Cutting into or making an incision
-ostomy: Creating a new, artificial opening
-plasty: Surgical repair or reconstruction
Give an example of the proper use of the prefixes Tachy- and Brady-
Tachycardia
Bradycardia