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Suffix
Root Words
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post-

What is the prefix meaning: after

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-ectomy

What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal, excision

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nat

What is the root word for: Birth

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Neuroplasty
What is the surgical repair of the a nerve.
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Hemorrhage
What is pronounced: HEM-or-idj
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hypo-
What is the prefix meaning: deficient or decreased
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-ac

What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to

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crani
What is the root word for: skull
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Pathology
What is the study of all aspects of diseases
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Phalanges
What is pronounced: fah-LAN-jeez
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eu-
What is the prefix meaning: good, normal, well or easy
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-stenosis

What is a suffix meaning: abnormal narrowing

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erythr/o
What is the root word for: red
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Hepatomegaly
What is abnormal enlargement of the liver
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Atheroma
What is pronounced: ath-er-OH-mah
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ad-
toward or in the direction of
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-scope

What is a suffix meaning: instrument to visually examine

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oste/o
What is the root word for: bone
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Suppuration
What is the formation or discharge of pus
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Arteriomalacia
What is prounounced: ar-tee-ree-oh-mah-LAY-shee-ah
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dia-
What is the prefix meaning: through
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-otomy

What is a suffix meaning: surgical incision

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myel/o
What is the root word for: spinal cord
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Melanosis
What is any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues/organs
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Otorhinolaryngology
What is pronounced: oh-toh-lar-GOL-oh-jee
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