In the beginning
brady-
What is the prefix meaning: slow
-itis
What is the suffix meaning: inflammation
ox/o
What is the word root meaning: oxygen
laryngectomy
pneumoconiosis
What is pronounced: nu mo cone ee oh sis
tachy-
What is the prefix meaning: fast; rapid
-plegia
What is the suffix meaning: paralysis
pneum/o
What is the word root meaning: lung
Epistaxis
What is the medical term for nosebleed?
oximeter
What is pronounced: oxy meeter
Hemi-
What is the prefix meaning: half
-thorax
What is the suffix meaning: chest
nas/o
What is the word root meaning: nose
sinusitis
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the sinuses?
hyperpnea
What is pronounced: hi per nee ah
dys-
What is the prefix meaning: bad; difficult; painful
-pnea
What is the suffix meaning: breathing
laryng/o
What is the word root meaning: larynx
cyanosis
What describes the bluish discoloration of the skin, due to a lack of oxygen?
bronchorrhea
What is pronounced: bronco ree ah
endo-
What is the prefix meaning: within; inside
-centesis
What is the suffix meaning: surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
somn/o
What is the word root meaning: sleep
pertussis
What is the medical term for whooping cough?
endotracheal intubation
what is pronounced: en doh tray kee al, in too bay shun