Word Roots
What does "oste/o" mean?
Bone
What is an abnormal condition of the kidney?
Nephrosis
What is the name of the upper arm bone?
Humerus
What prefix means "below or under"?
hypo-
What suffix means "inflammation"?
-itis
What is the word root for "nerve"?
neur/o
What condition means high sugar in the blood?
Hyperglycemia
What bone is located in the shin?
Tibia
What prefix means "excessive or above"?
hyper-
What suffix means "surgical removal"?
-ectomy
What is the word root for "bone"?
oste/o
What condition means low red blood cell count?
Anemia
What is the outward extension of the shoulder bone?
Acromion
What prefix means "slow"?
brady-
What does the suffix "-scopy" mean?
Visual examination
What does "cyt/o" mean?
Cell
What condition results from a deficiency of red blood cells?
anemia
What is the bone at the base of the tongue called?
Hyoid
What prefix means "fast"?
tachy-
What suffix means "enlargement"?
-megaly
What does "aden/o" mean?
Gland
What condition is caused by uric acid crystals in joints?
Gouty arthritis
Which system includes the kidneys and bladder?
Urinary system
What does "ante-" mean?
Before
What suffix means Study of ?
-ology