In the beginning...
post-
What is the prefix meaning: after?
-cyte
What is the suffix meaning: cell?
leuk/o
What is the root word meaning: white?
appendectomy
What is the surgical removal of the appendix?
Hypertension
What is high blood pressure?
eu-
What is the prefix meaning: normal/good?
-ologist
What is the suffix meaning: specialist?
hemato
What is the root word meaning: blood?
Lymphedema
What is the blockage in the lymphatic system?
What is a heart specialist?
Ad-
What is the prefix meaning: toward?
What is the suffix meaning: surgical removal?
olfact/o
What is the root word meaning: smell?
Tonsillectomy
What is the surgical removal of the tonsils?
Tachycardia
What is a rapid heartbeat?
Tachy-
What is the prefix meaning: Fast or rapid?
-stomy
What is the suffix meaning: surgical opening?
Phleb/o
What is the root word meaning: vein?
Angioplasty
What is the surgical repair of a blood vessel?
Oncologist
What is a cancer specialist?
para-
What is the prefix meaning: beside?
-opsy
What is the suffix meaning: examination or inspection?
arteri/o
What is the root word meaning: artery?
Cardiomyopathy
What is the disease of the heart muscle?
Hypertrophy
What is an increase in size or volume?