Suffixes
-al
ex: neural
What is: pertaining to
The term referring to the study of the heart
cardiology
aut-
ex: autopsy
What is self
Inflammation of the appendix
What is appendicitis
A clot or hemorrhage in an artery of the brain leads to decreased blood flow to brain tissue and necrosis
What is a cerebrovascular accident
-algia
ex: arthralgia
What is -condition of pain
The term referring to the study of the skin
dermatology
endo-
ex: endocrine glands
What is within
Inflammation of the liver
What is hepatitis
ischemia of heart muscle leads to infarction
What is a myocardial infarction
-ectomy
ex: gastrectomy
cutting out; removal, excision
The term referring to the study of the nerves ad the brain and spinal cord
neurology
hyper-
ex: hyperglycemia
What is excessive, more than normal, too much
Inflammation of the kidney
What is nephritis
Indicates bleeding in the urinary tract
What is hematuria
-itis
ex: gastroenteritis
What is inflammation
The term referring to the study of joint disease
peri-
ex: pericardium
What is surrounding
Inflammation of the peritoneum
What is peritonitis
Normal mature white blood cells are produced to fight infection.
What is leukocytosis
-logy
ex: nephrology
what is the study of
The term referring to the study of the urinary tract
urology
retro-
ex: retrogastric
What is behind
Inflammation of a vein with formation of clots
What is thrombophlebitis
Using high energy x-rays, gamma rays, and protons to destroy cancerous cells.
What is radiotherapy