Chapter 6
What is the suffix -algia?
pain
What does -logy mean?
study of
What does the suffix -rrhea mean?
flow, discharge
What is the prefix neo-?
new
What does the prefix sub- mean?
under, below
What is the suffix -centesis?
surgical puncture to remove fluid
What does the suffix -oma mean?
tumor mass
What does the suffix -plasty mean?
surgical repair
What does the prefix post- mean?
after, behind
What does the prefix de- mean?
Away from, down
What is the suffix -ectomy?
Surgical removal
What is the suffix -osis?
abnormal condition
What does the prefix brady- mean?
slow
What does the prefix super- mean?
Above, beyond
What does the prefix hyper mean?
Excessive, above normal
What is -emia?
Blood condition
What does the suffix -otomy mean?
cutting into, incision
What does the prefix tachy- mean?
Fast, rapid
What does the prefix dye- mean?
Abnormal, difficult, painful
What does the prefix endo- mean?
Within, inner
What is -itis?
inflammation
What does the suffix -pathy mean?
disease, suffering
What does the prefix epi- mean?
Upon, over, or above
What does the prefix hypo- mean?
below normal, deficient
What does the root word nephro mean?
Kiney