Prefixes
The prefix a- or an- means:
not; without
The suffix -ectomy means:
surgical removal
The root word gastr/o means:
stomach
Which word part comes at the beginning of a medical term?
prefix
The term gastroscopy means:
visual examination of the stomach
The prefix hypo- means:
below
The suffix -otomy means:
cutting into; creation of a temporary opening
The root word append/o means:
appendix
Which word part comes at the end of a medical term?
suffix
The term craniotomy means:
cutting into the skull
The prefix hyper- means:
above
cutting instrument
The root word hem/o means:
blood
What is the purpose of a combining vowel?
to ease pronunciation of a word
The term cholecystectomy means:
The prefix para- means:
beside; near
The suffix -plasty means:
surgical repair or restoration
The root word nephr/o means:
kidney
Which word part gives the primary meaning of the word?
root word
The term nephrectomy means:
removal of a kidney
The prefix per- means:
through
The suffix -scopy means:
visual examination
The root word hepat/o means:
liver
Which part is the suffix on the word angioplasty?
-plasty
The term cholecystitis means:
inflammation of the gallbladder