Prefixes
What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?
What is Above or excessive
ex: Hypertension- high blood pressure
What does "-itis" mean?
What is Inflammation
ex: Tonsillitis- inflammation of in tonsil
Which system includes the heart and blood vessels?
what is Circulatory system
What does "cardio" refer to?
Heart
What is arthritis?
What is inflammation of the joints
What does "Brady-" mean?
What is slow
ex: bradycardia - slow heart rate
What does "-logy" mean?
what is study of
ex: Biology - study of living
Which system controls body functions using hormones?
What is Endocrine system
What does "neuro" refer to?
Nerve
What is appendectomy?
What is surgical removal of appendix
What does "hypo-" mean?
What is Below or deficient
ex: Hypoglycemia- low blood sugar
What does "-ectomy" mean?
what is surgical removal
ex: Appendectomy- removal of appendix
Which system protects the body from infection?
what is immune system
What does "gastro" refer to?
what is stomach
What is anemia?
What does "Tachy-" mean?
what is fast
ex: Tachypnea- rapid breathing
What does "-pathy" mean?
what is disease or disorder
ex: neuropathy - disease of nerves
Which system includes the lungs and airways?
what is Respiratory system
What does "osteo" refer to?
Bone
What is neuropathy?
what is nerve damage or disease
What does "peri-" mean?
What is Around or surrounding
ex: pericardium- membrane surrounding the heart
What is "-emia" mean?
what is blood condition
ex- anemia - low red blood cell count
Which system filters waste from the blood?
What is Urinary system
What does "heap/o" refer to?
Liver
What is hepatomegaly?
what is Enlargement of liver