Root Words
Cardi
What is the root word meaning: heart
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
micro
What is the prefix for: small
BID
What is the abbreviation for- twice daily
appendectomy
What is pronounced: the surgical removal of the appendix
cyst-
What is the root word meaning: bladder, sack containing fluid
-ac
What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to
hyper
What is the prefix meaning for: excessive, high, over
QD
What is the abbreviation for- daily
arthritis
What is pronounced: inflammation of the joints
hyster-
What is the root word meaning: uterus
post-
What is the prefix meaning for: behind
HS
What is abbreviation for: hour of sleep
bradycardia
What is slow heart rate
Osteo
What is the root word meaning- bone
neo-
What is the prefix meaning for: new
NPO
What is the abbreviation for: nothing by mouth
Arteriomalacia
What is: softening of the arteries
nephr, ren
What is the root word meaning: kidney
peri
What is the prefix meaning for the word: around
EEG
What is the abbreviation for electroencephalogram
Otorhinolaryngology
What is: the study of the ears, nose, and throat