Root Words
Known as the foundation of a medical term and contains the primary meaning
root words/word roots
Often indicates the location, time, number of status of the term. Always at the beginning of a term.
prefix
A word element placed at the end of a word that changes the meaning of the word. Often indicates the condition, procedure, disease or disorder.
suffix
Who does the football team play this Friday ?
Southern Local
Cardi/o means
heart
The prefix tachy- indicates
fast
What does the suffix -itis indicate
inflammation
Who does the JV and Varsity volleyball team play on Saturday?
Edison
My/o means
muscle
The term bradycardia means
slow heart rate
What does the suffix -ectomy indicate?
removal of
I am easy to lift, but hard to throw. What am I?
A feather
Stomach and Intestine
High Blood Pressure 150/90 is known as
Hypertension
The term gastralgia means
stomach pain
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
A kidney specialist is known as a
Nephrologist
A foot and toe specialist is known as a
Podiatrist
A cancer specialist is known as an
Oncologist
Forward, I am heavy; backward, I am not. What am I?
Ton