Prefixes
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
deficient or decreased
What does "-agila" mean
pain
hemorrhage
What is a tonsillectomy?
The surgical removal of the tonsils
Who won last year's Heisman Trophy?
Devonta Smith
What is the definition of a prefix?
The word part attached at the beginning of a word that usually, but not always, indicates location, time, number, and status
What is the definition of suffix?
The word part attached to the end of a word that usually, but does not always, indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease
the surgical suturing of a muscle
Myorrhaphy
What does arthralgia mean?
Pain in the joint
What is the most famous Pixar movie?
Toy Story
What does the prefix "eu-" mean?
good, normal, well, or easy
What does the suffix "-itis" mean?
Inflammation
Abnormal enlargement of the liver
Hepatomegaly
What does the term otorhinolaryngology mean?
The study of the ears, nose, and throat
Who is the most famous person to graduate Manasquan High School?
Jack Nicholson
What does the prefix "dys" mean?
bad, difficult, painful
What does the suffix "-rrhea" mean?
flow or discharge
The surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
abdominocentesis
What does the term poliomyelitis mean?
An infectious viral disease that affects the central nervous system, and can cause temporary or permanent paralysis
What is angiography?
The process of producing radiographic (x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make the blood vessels visible
What does the prefix "ad" mean?
Towards or in the direction of
What does the suffix "-rrhagia"?
bleeding or severe bleeding
The thickening or hardening of the walls of the artery
What is melanosis?
Any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs
What is the world's largest island?
Greenland