Prefixes
Prefix meaning difficult or painful
dys-
Suffix meaning the study of
-logy
The beginning portion of a med term usually indicating amount or locations is known as the
prefix
front
anterior; ventral
Abbreviation for history
hx
Prefix meaning slow
brady-
Meaning rupture
-rrhexis
suffix
back
posterior; dorsal
Diagnose
Dx
Prefix meaning self
auto
Surgical removal of
-ectomy
Most common combining vowel
O
face up
supine
Fracture
Fx
Meaning above
epi-
to view
-scopy
Combing form is also known as
root word
near the point of reference
proximal
Condition from prolonged use of tampons
TSS
Meaning across
trans-
tumor
-oma
Part at the end of the word usually indicating treatment
suffix
A hand pointing palm down is in the _________ position
prone
Diabetes
DM