Prefix
What is the definition of the prefix brady-
What is the definition of the suffix -pathy?
disease or disorder
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach.
Identify and define the root word in Hysterectomy.
Hyster: uterus
Identify and define the prefix in the medical term:
Polyarthritis
Poly- Many
Identify and define the suffix in the medical term: Craniotomy
-otomy: cutting into
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: hypothyroidism
Pertaining to an underactive thyroid gland.
What root word relates to the lung?
Pulmon/o
Identify and define the prefix in the medical term: Osteoporosis
Oste- bone
Identify and define the suffix in the medical term: Hysterectomy
-ectomy: surgical removal
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: Splenomegaly
spleen enlargement
How can you change a term ending in –a to make it plural?
Add an –e to a word ending in –a; for example, change axilla to axillae.
Identify and define the prefix in the medical term: hyperventilation
Hyper- excessive or above
Identify and define the suffix in the medical term: Diverticulitis
-itis: inflammation
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: Myalgia
A condition involving pain in the muscles
True or False: There can only be one root word in a medical term.
False. There can be more than one root word.
What is the definition of sub-?
under
What is the definition of the suffix -algia
pain
Decode the medical term to determine its meaning: Pericarditis
Inflammation around the hear
What three components form medical terminology?
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes