Medical Prefixes
Pre-
Before
"Prenatal" - Before birth
Inflammation of
"Tonstilitis" - Inflammation of tonsils
Cardi
Heart
"Cardiology" - Study of the heart
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Post-
After
"Post-operation" - After surgery
-logy
Study of
"Biology" - Study of life
Derm
Skin
"Dermatologist" - Skin doctor
Hypothermia
Low body temperature
Sub-
Under
"Subcutaneous" - Under the skin
-oma
Tumor
"Lymphoma" - Tumor of lymph tissue
Neuro
Nerve
"Neurology" - Study of nerves
Osteoporosis
A condition where bones become weak or brittle
Hyper-
Too much/over
"Hypertension" - High blood pressure
-pathy
Disease
"Neuropathy" - Nerve disease
Gastro
Stomach
"Gastroscopy" - Looking at stomach
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints
Brady-
Tachy-
Slow
"Bradycardia" - Slow heart rate
Fast
"Tachycardia" - Fast heart rate
-algia
Pain
"Fibromyalgia" - Fibrous muscle pain
Pulmo
Lungs
"Pulmonologist" - Lung specialist
Cyanosis
A condition where the skin becomes blue due to lack of oxygen