Prefixes
a
What is without
-algia
What is pretaining to pain
afebrile
What is without fever/temperature
Colon
What is a part of the digestive system
Decreased bone density
What is a normal sign of aging
dys
What is difficult
-ostomy
What is a surgical opening or hole
biohazard
What is a biological substance that poses a threat to the health of a living organism/human, a microorganism, virus, or a toxin
Bronchus
What is part of the respiratory system
Weight gain
What is a symptom of CHF or kidney failure
hyper
What is high
-pathy
What is disease, or system for treating disease
cyanosis
What is change of color to blue-purple hue a result of decreased oxygen
Pituitary Gland
What is part of the endocrine system
Extreme thirst
What is a symptom diabetes
hypo
What is low
-phagia
What is pretaining to eating or swallowing
CHF
What is congestive heart failure
Salivary gland
What is part of the digestive system
Facial drooping
What is a symptom of a possible CVA
anti
What is against, or opposed to
-emia
What is pretainng to the presence of a substance in the blood
elimination
What is the getting rid of
Pancreas
What is part of the endocrine system
Numbness or tingling of hands or feet
What are symptoms of PVD