Prefix
Bi-
What is two?
Derma
What is Skin?
-plasty
What is surgical reconstruction?
Treat conditions concerning anything with the musculoskeletal system.
What is orthopedic surgeon?
Indicate surgical terms, disorders, or conditions
What are suffixes?
Epi-
What is upon?
Hepati
What is liver?
-plegia
What is paralysis?
Commonly use words such as: adenoma, stenosis, myelin, and gila.
What is a neurologist?
Cand be found in transcription records and scientific journals
What is medical terminology?
Dys-
What is difficult?
Bronch
What is airway?
-ous
What is pertaining to?
Specialize in cancer treatment and diagnosis.
What is an oncologist?
Can indicate a body part or color
What is root word?
Contra-
What is against?
Malign
What is bad/harmful?
-ptosis
What is falling?
Commonly explore topics related to healthcare
What is clinical researchers?
Commonly used words in this profession: antigen, capillaries, and hemoglobin.
What is hematologist?
Eu-
What is good?
Nephro
What is kidney?
-rrhea
What is flow or discharge of fluid?
Often use terms such as: abscess, neoplasm, and dermis
What is a dermatologist?
Core of the word