Word Parts
This word part gives the basic meaning of a medical term
What is a root
This system includes the heart and blood vessels
What is the cardiovascular system
This prefix means above or excessive
What is hyper
This suffix means inflammation
What is itis
High blood pressure
What is hypertension
This comes before a root word and changes its meaning
What is a prefix
This system controls body functions using nerves
What is the nervous system
This prefix means below normal
What is hypo
This suffix means study of
What is ology
Low blood sugar
What is hypoglycemia
This is added to the end of a root word
What is a suffix
This system is responsible for breathing
What is the respiratory system
This prefix means slow
What is brady
This suffix means surgical removal
What is ectomy
Inflammation of the liver
What is hepatitis
This vowel is often used to connect word parts
What is a combining vowel
This system breaks down food for nutrients
What is the digestive system
This prefix means fast
What is tachy
This suffix means condition of blood
What is emia
Enlargement of the heart
What is cardiomegaly
The term “cardiology” contains this root meaning heart
What is cardi
This system produces hormones
What is the endocrine system
This prefix means around or surrounding
What is peri
his suffix means pain
What is algia
Difficulty breathing
What is dyspnea