Prefixes
What does the prefix ambi- mean?
both, both sides, around, about
What does the suffix -oid mean?
resembling
What do the combining forms glucos/o, glyc/o, and glycos/o mean?
sugar, sweetness
What does the combining form andr/o mean?
male
What do the combining forms ox/i and ox/o mean?
oxygen
What do the prefixes quadri-, tetra- mean?
four
What does the suffix -oma mean?
tumor
What does the combining form pelv/i mean?
pelvis
What does the combining form prostat/o mean?
prostate
What do the combining forms append/o and appendic/o mean?
appendix
What does the prefix epi- mean?
above, upon
What does the suffix -pathy mean?
disease
What does the combining form py/o mean?
pus
What do the combining forms sperm/o and spremat/o mean?
sperm
What does thoracentesis mean?
surgical puncture of the thorax
What does the prefix mal- mean?
bad, inadequate
What does the suffix -centesis mean?
surgical puncture
What does renal mean?
pertaining to kidneys
What does hyperkalemia mean?
condition of excessive potassium in the blood
What does the combining form hepat/o mean?
liver
What does the prefix pro- mean?
before, forward
What does the suffix -malacia mean?
softening
What does urethropexy mean?
surgical fixation of the urethra
What does parathyroidectomy mean?
excision or surgical removal of a parathyroid gland
What does steatorrhea mean?
flow or discharge of fat (fatty stool)