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post-
What is the prefix meaning: after
-ology
What is a suffix meaning: study of
neuro
What is the root word for: nerve
Neurology
What is the study of nerves and disorders in the nervous system
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain: preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries
What is a physical therapist
hypo-
What is the prefix meaning: deficient or decreased
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
pulmo
What is the root word for: lungs
specialist who operates on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs
What is a cardiothoracic surgeon
What is the prefix meaning: slow
-pathy
What is a suffix meaning: disease
cardi/o
What is the root word for: heart
Dermatitis
What is inflammation of the skin
health professional who specializes in the right way to compound, use, control, store, and provide medications.
What is a pharmacist
tachy-
what is the prefix meaning: fast
Hypertension
What is the condition of high blood pressure
who diagnoses and treats hearing and balance problems
What is an audiologist
dia-
What is the prefix meaning: through
-stenosis
What is a suffix meaning: abnormal hardening
gastr/o
What is the root word for: stomach
Thoracotomy
What is a surgical incision of the chest.
also called pedodontists, specialize in diagnosing and treating dental problems in infants, children, and teenagers
What is a pediatric dentist