In the beginning...
post-
What is the prefix meaning: after or behind
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
cardi
What is the root word for: heart
Neuroplasty
What is the surgical repair of the a nerve.
What is pneumonitis.
hypo-
What is the prefix meaning: under or below
-itis
What is a suffix meaning: inflammation
crani
What is the root word for: skull
Pathology
What is the study of all aspects of diseases or the study of diseases
What term describes the red blood cells?
What is erythrocyte.
brady-
What is the prefix meaning: slow
-sclerosis
What is a suffix meaning: dryness or hardness
erythr/o
What is the root word for: red
Hepatomegaly
What is abnormal enlargement of the liver
What is it called when someone has a fast heartbeat?
What is tachycardia.
leuko-
What is the meaning of: white
-scopy
What is a suffix meaning: visual examination or lighted instrument
oste/o
What is the root word for: bone
hysterectomy
What is the surgical removal of the uterus.
Urologist
What is someone who studies the urinary system.
peri-
What is the prefix meaning: around
-plegia
What is a suffix meaning: paralysis
arthr
What is the root word for: joint
arteriosclerosis
What is the hardening/drying or the arteries.
What is the person called who studies the stomach and the intestines?
What is gastroenterologist.