Word Parts
This is the basic meaning of the term.
Root word
Bleeding; often used to described sudden, severe bleeding.
Means before
Pre-
Prefix added to functional means an organ or body part that is not working properly.
dys-
The surgical removal of the appendix.
Used when two root words are combined or when a suffix beginning with a consonant is added.
Combining vowel
Surgical suturing to close a wound.
-rrhaphy
Means surrounding.
Prefix added to tension makes this word change to higher than normal blood pressure.
hyper-
The physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin.
Dermatologist
Usually indicates location, time, number, or status.
Prefix
Flow or discharge
-rrhea
Large, abnormal size, or long
intra-
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and body surface.
Colostomy
Usually indicates the procedure, condition, disorder or disease.
Suffix
Away from, negative, absent
ab-
This prefix added to -pnea means easy or normal breathing.
eu-
The majority of the word parts used in medical terminology come from this language.
Latin
Surgical suturing of a muscle wound.
Myorrhaphy
Left side
-sinistr/o
This prefix added to organism changes the meaning to being so small that it can only be seen with a microscope.
micro-
A radiographic, or x ray, examination of the bladder.