Prefix Meaning
Hyperglycemia means
high blood sugar
-itis
inflammation
The root word hepat refers to this organ
liver
Inflammation of the heart
carditis
Tachycardia
fast heart
Bradycardia means
slow heart rate
-ectomy
surgical removal
The root word nephr refers to this organ
kidney
Pain in the muscles
myalgia
Hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
Hypothermia means
low body temperature
-algia
pain
The root word derm refers to this body part
skin
Study of bones
osteology
Dermatitis
skin inflammation
Tachypnea means
fast breathing
-scope
instrument for viewing
The root word gastr refers to this organ
stomach
Disease of the nerves
neuropathy
Gastroenteritis
stomach and intestine inflammation
Prenatal means
before birth
-emia
condition of the blood
The root word arthr refers to this body part
joint
Removal of appendix
appendectomy
Osteoporosis
porous bones