Suffixes
Suffix meaning "one who specializes in the study or treatment of"
-logist
Prefix meaning "against or opposed to" (more than one correct answer)
anti- and/or contra-
Root meaning "skin" (more than one correct answer)
derm/o and dermat/o
Plural form of singular ending -y
Plural ending -ies
Meaning of the abbreviation "A&W"
Alive and Well
Suffix meaning "instrument for measuring"
-meter
Prefix meaning "across or through" (more than one correct answer)
dia- and/or trans-
Root meaning "cell"
cyt/o
Plural form of singular ending -is
-es
Meaning of abbreviation "BP"
Blood pressure
Suffix meaning "stop or stand"
-statis
Prefix meaning "outside" (more than one correct answer)
ecto-, exo-, and/or extra-
Root meaning "liver"
hepat/o
Plural form of singular ending -on
-a
Meaning of abbreviation FH
Family History
Suffix meaning "treatment"
-iatry
Prefix meaning "upon"
epi-
Root meaning "form"
morph/o
Plural form of singular ending -ax
-aces
Meaning of abbreviation NKDA
No known drug allergies
Suffix meaning "formation of"
-poiesis
Prefix meaning "around"
peri-
Root meaning "sensation"
esthesi/o
Plural form of singular ending -ma
-mata
Meaning of abbreviation PERRLA
Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation