Prefix
Suffix
Everything else
Explain the meaning
Body Systems
100
hyper-
What is above or excessive?
100
-graph
What is instrument to record?
100
semi- or hemi-
What is half?
100
hepatitis
What is inflammation of the liver?
100
humerus & ulna
What is skeletal system?
200
ultra-
What is beyond or excess?
200
-asis, -esis, iasis
What is the condition of….?
200
melan/o
What is black or dark?
200
Gastrotomy
What is the incision of the stomach?
200
superior vena cava & descending aorta
What is Circulatory System?
300
dys-
What is abnormal, painful or difficult?
300
-oid
What is like or resembles?
300
poster/o
What is back?
300
Hematology
What is the study of blood?
300
Kidney & Urethra
What is Excretory System?
400
pro-
What is before?
400
-blast
What is a germ or embryonic cell?
400
ab-
What is away from?
400
Dermatologist
What is Skin specialist?
400
Bronchi, Larynx & Trachea
What is Respiratory System
500
anti- or contra-
What is against?
500
-pathy
What is a disease condition?
500
megaly
What is enlargement?
500
erythrocyte
What is a Red blood cell?
500
Pancreas & thyroid gland
What is Endocrine System?
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