Prefixes
The prefix peri- means what?
Around or surrounding
The suffix -itis means what?
Inflammation
The combining form oste/o means what?
Bone
What condition is the inflammation of a joint?
Arthritis
A fracture that breaks the bone cleanly into two parts is called what?
Complete fracture
The prefix intra- means what?
Within or inside
The suffix -algia means what?
Pain
The combining form arthr/o means what?
Joint
What condition is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
A fracture where the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin?
Closed (simple) fracture
What does the prefix sub- mean?
Below or under
The suffix -plasty means what?
Surgical repair
The combining form myel/o means what?
Bone marrow or spinal cord
What is the medical term for a humpback posture?
Kyphosis
A fracture that involves the bone breaking through the skin?
Open (compound) fracture
The prefix dys- means what?
Bad, difficult, or painful
What does the suffix -desis mean?
Surgical fusion
The combining form chondr/o means
Cartilage
What disease causes porous and fragile bones?
Osteoporosis
A fracture that occurs most often in children, when the bone bends and cracks slightly?
Greenstick fracture
What does inter- mean in medical terms?
Between
The suffix -malacia refers to what?
Softening
The combining form cost/o means what?
Rib
What condition results in loss of joint cartilage and bone overgrowth?
Osteoarthritis
A fracture where the bone is crushed into several pieces?
Comminuted fracture