Prefixes
The prefix para- means:
beside, near, along the side of
The suffix -algia means:
pain
The combining form gastr/o means:
stomach
A suffix meaning “inflammation” is:
itis
A record of electricity in the brain:
electroencephalogram
The prefix hypo- means:
deficient, too little, below
The suffix -megaly means:
enlargement
The combining form nephr/o means:
kidney
A suffix meaning "study of" is:
logy
An instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder is called a(an):
cystoscope
The prefix poly- means:
many,much
The suffix -rrhea means:
flow, discharge
The combining for cephal/o means:
head
A red blood cell is a(n):
erythrocyte
Deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin within the red blood cells is called:
anemia
The prefix hemi- means:
half
The suffix -therapy means:
treatment
The combining form cardi/o means:
heart
A condition that lasts for a long time is called:
chronic
Retroperitoneal means:
behind the abdominal cavity
The prefix aut- means:
Self
The suffix -centesis means:
puncture to remove fluid
The combining form psych/o means:
mind
Difficult, painful urination is called:
Dysuria
A slow heartbeat is called:
bradycardia