Prefix Power
This prefix means fast or rapid
What is 'tachy-'?
This suffix means inflammation
What is '-itis'?
Word meaning “inflammation of the stomach.”
What is gastritis?
This prefix refers to the heart
What is 'cardi/o-'?
The abbreviation Bx stands for
What is biopsy?
This prefix is used to mean slow
What is 'brady-'?
This suffix refers to excision or surgical removal
What is '-ectomy'?
Word for “surgical removal of the kidney.”
What is nephrectomy?
This prefix refers to nerves
What is 'neur/o-'?
The abbreviation for heart rate
What is HR?
This prefix means above normal or excessive
This suffix refers to the study of a subject
What is '-ology'?
Word for “pain in the muscles.”
What is myalgia?
This prefix means the liver
What is 'hepat/o-'?
The abbreviation CPR stands for
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
This prefix refers to below normal or deficient?
What is 'hypo'?
This suffix means pain
What is '-algia'?
Word for “disease of the liver.”
What is hepatopathy?
This prefix means bone
What is 'oste/o-'?
The abbreviation BMI stands for
What is body mass index?
This prefix means abnormal, bad, painful, or difficult
What is 'dys'?
This suffix means a record or image
What is '-gram'?
Word for “study of the heart.”
What is cardiology?
This prefix refers to the lungs
What is 'pulmon/o-'?
The abbreviation MVA stands for
What is a motor vehicle accident?