Prefixes
This prefix means "fast"
What is tachy-?
This suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
This root word refers to the heart.
What is cardi?
The nose is _____ to the mouth.
What is superior?
Tachycardia
What is fast heart rate?
This prefix means "below normal."
What is hypo-?
This suffix means pain.
What is -algia?
This root word refers to bone.
What is oste?
The ears are _____ to the eyes.
What is lateral?
Bradycardia
What is a slow heart rate?
This prefix means "above normal."
What is hyper-?
This suffix means surgical removal.
What is -ectomy?
This root word refers to nerves.
What is neur?
The heart is _____ to the lungs.
What is medial?
Dermatology
What is the study of the skin?
This prefix means "without" or "absence of."
What is a- or an-?
This suffix means study of.
What is -ology?
This root word refers to the liver.
The wrist is _____ to the elbow.
What is distal?
Arthritis
What is inflammation of a joint?
The term "hypothermia" contains a prefix meaning what?
What is below normal/low?
This suffix means disease.
What is -pathy?
This root word refers to the stomach.
What is gastr?
The knee is _____ to the hip.
What is inferior?
Neuropathy
What is a disease of the nerves?