In the beginning...
post-
What is the prefix meaning: after, behind
-itis
What is a suffix meaning: inflammation
cardi
What is the root word for: Heart
EX: tachycardia (fast heart rate)
erythr/o
What is the color: Red
EX: erythrocyte (red blood cell)
Flexion of the arm
What is: decreasing the angle of the joint
hypo-
What is the prefix meaning: under, below normal
-al
-ic
What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to
psych
What is the root word for: mind
EX: psychology (study of the mind)
leuk/o
What is the color: White
EX: leukocyte (white blood cell)Adduction of the leg
What is: motion of the leg toward the midline
hyper-
What is the prefix meaning: over, excessive, high
-algia
What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to pain
neur
What is the root word for: nerves
EX: neurologist (physician who specializes in diseases of the nervous system)
cyan/o
What is the color: blue
EX: cyanosis (blue discoloration of the skin)
Supine
What is: lying face up
tachy-
What is the prefix meaning: rapid, fast
-megaly
What is a suffix meaning: enlargement
thorac
What is the root word for: chest
EX: thoracic (pertaining to the chest or thorax)
melan/o
What is the color: black
EX: melanoma (cancer of the pigment-producing cells that give color to the skin)
Recovery position
What is: laying on side, extended arm to brace head, bent knee to prevent from rolling forward (usually left side)
brady-
What is the prefix meaning: slow
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal of
hepat
What is the root word for: liver
EX: hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver)
cirrh/o
What is the color: yellow orange
EX: cirrhosis (inflammation of the liver causing a yellow-orange pigmentation of the liver)
semi-Fowler
What is: sitting with the back at a 45 degree angle