PREFIX POWER
This prefix means “many.
multi-
This suffix means inflammation.
-itis
This combining form means heart.
cardi/o
What cavity is between the two membranes of the pleura?
Pleural cavity
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
This prefix means “without.”
an-
This suffix means enlargement.
-megaly
This combining form means kidney.
nephr/o
What does “supine” mean?
Lying on the back
Hematoma
Collection of blood/bruise
This prefix means “high/excessive.”
hyper-
This suffix means tumor/mass.
-oma
This combining form means fat.
lip/o
Which membrane surrounds the heart?
Pericardium
Neuritis
Inflammation of a nerve
This prefix means “under/below/deficient.”
hypo-
This suffix means surgical removal.
-ectomy
This combining form means tooth.
odont/o
What term refers to internal organs?
Viscera
Acromegaly
Enlargement of extremities
This prefix means “before.”
ante-
This suffix means abnormal condition.
-osis
This combining form means vein.
phleb/o
Retroperitoneal means located:
Behind the abdomen
Pseudocyesis
False pregnancy