Word Roots
Gastro-
Stomach
Peri-
around
The suffix in the word Splenomegaly means what?
enlarged
What does q4h mean?
every 4 hours
What are TWO options for the suffix "pertaining to"
-al
-ic
-ac
Hepat/o
What is the prefix for "without or lack of".
a-
-osis, iasis, -ia or -ism are all what?
condition of
amb
"infra-" and "sub-" both mean?
below
If small intestine means "enter/o" then large intestine means ......?
What is the difference between "inter-" and "intra-"
Inter- between
Intra- within
What is the suffix for inflammation of the gallbladder?
Rx is for prescription
Fx is for _____________
fracture
The Word root in "Osteitis" means what?
bone
"Encephal" and "Cerebro" both mean brain, what is the word root for "head"?
Cephal/o
Tachy-
A hematologist is what?
a person who studies blood.
before meals
The two meanings for "Myel/o" are.....
bone marrow
spinal cord
What are the TWO words used for Kidney?
Ren/o
Nephr/o
The Prefix in this word means what? Polyneuropathy
Many
the surgical removal is what?
-ectomy
Provide two options of abbreviations for "signs ans symptoms".
S&S, S/S, Sx
Opt/o
Ocul/o
Opthalm/o