Suffixes
Any procedure ending with -ectomy will usually result in this
What is a removal or an excision?
pain in the lower right abdomen, due to inflammation of this finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon on the lower right side of the belly is the root of this problem
what is append?
you do if you know this suffix indicating a writing or recording of something, such as a method of recording
what is -graphy?
This root can be used in grammar when listing or this tubular organ that helps you pass stool and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
What is Col/o or Colon/o?
took this ultrasound to show how the heart muscle and valves are working
What is an echocardiogram?
when the diagnosis involves inflammation it is this 4 letter suffix that is used
What is -itis
if low bone mass or density plagues you then the root of your diagnosis would be this four letter base
what is Oste?
you measure up if you know this general medical term suffix meaning measurement
What is -metry?
not the punctuation used to end a sentence, but the period of time pertaining to the period after birth
took this x-ray of the breast to rule-out early signs of breast cancer
what is a mammogram?
you will get a lot of sympathy and empathy if your diagnosis is followed by this suffix that indicates you have a disease.
What is -pathy?
John's midlife crisis resulted in a red mustang convertible along with joint pain in his hand and knees with this being the root of his problem
What is arthr ?
yes, you do if you can identify the suffix meaning viewing, staring, or an instrument for viewing
what is -scope?
a Semicolon does not mean half of a large intestine, but this similar sounding prefix does denote half in medical terminology
What is hemi?
took this diagnostic medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound waves, to create images of tissues, glands, organs, and blood or fluid flow within the body
What is a sonogram?
the burglar never went to medical school, but before the break-in he likes to do this to the joint to see what's inside
What is -scope out?
what is enter?
you'll really measure up if you know this suffix that is an instrument to measure
what is meter?
a questionable mark on your body that is black and asymmetrical will be the root of the evil
what is melano?
took this x-ray of the gallbladder using an iodine-based contrast agent to diagnose gallbladder cancer, bile flow problems, gallstones and other abnormalities
What is a cholecystogram?
Cholsecyst-gallbladder
Cyst-bladder
if a small pin-size puncture is made during a procedure, this suffix will be finish off the root
What is -centisis?
the removal of both breasts will end in -ectomy, but the root of the removal is this and it's not long pole that supports the sail of a boat
What is mast?
yes ma'am you do if you can identify this suffix for visual examination
what is -scopy?
I'm sure you've learned in your English -clasis that the use of this suffix will leave you in a cast
what is a break or surgical fracture?
I took this recording of the heart's electrical activity through repated cardiac cycles
what is an electrocardiogram?