Root Word and Meaning
abdomin/o
abdomen
brady-
slow down
-centesis
surgical puncture
The word means toward the tailbone
caudal
You see these type of doctors when you are having a rash, mole, or something related to the epidermis
Dermatologist
bronch/o
windpipe
hypo-
below;beneath
-algia
pain
This word means closer to the point of origin
Proximal
When pollen falls or to treat an immune system disorder you see these type of doctors
Allergists/Immunologists
cutane/o
skin
supra-
above
-pathy
disease
This word means toward the head
cephalic
These doctors specialize in heart failure, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, etc
Cardiologists
erythr/o
red
para-
near;beside
-rrhea
flow
This word means toward the surface of the body
superficial
Specialists in digestive organs such as the stomach, pancreas, liver, etc
Gastroenterologists
sept/o
infection
tachy-
fast
-trophy
development
This word means toward the midline of the body
These doctors treat kidney diseases (also high blood pressure) and fluid and mineral imbalances
Nephrologists