Prefixes/Suffixes
What prefix has the meaning "abormally fast?"
tachy-
The prefix abdomino- reffers to the:
abdomen
Located away from the midline of the body; towards the edge
Define hypertrophy
abnormal growth of an organ or tissue
Define craniotomy
surgical cutting into the skull
which prefix has the meaning "under, below"?
sub-
The prefix pulmon- reffers to the:
lungs
Located close to the point of attachment
proximal
define neuralgia
pain along the course of a nerve
what is an appendectomy?
what suffix has the meaning "tumor/mas"
-oma
what root word prefix indicates the brain?
encephalo-
Throacic cavity
An abnormally slow heart rate is also known as...
bradycardia
the surgical repair or reconstruction of a joint is called...
arthroplasty
What is the definition of the suffix "ectomy?"
surgical removal
what root word prefix indicates the stomach?
gastro-
How would you describe an injury located on the right outside foot, below the ankle? (Should include three direcional terms!)
Wound is on the right lateral side, inferior to the ankle.
Inflamation of the membrane around the heart is also known as...
pericarditis
surgical removal of all or parts of the liver is called...
hepatectomy
What is the definition of the suffix "itis"?
inflammation
what root word prefix indicates the liver?
hepato-
A patient suffers from extreme migranes. This injury is located in which major body cavity?
cranial cavity
A tumor within a bone is also known as...
osteoma
A disease of the brain is also known as...
encephalopathy