Suffix(s)
-itis
Inflammation
Hypo-
decreased, low
GYN
Gynecology
keep the a and add an e
cardi/o
heart
-uria
Urine
Megalo-
large, great
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
-ma
keep the -ma and add -ta
neuron
nerve
-pexy
Surgical fixation
Circum-
around/ circular
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
-um
drop the -um and add -a
larygn/o
throat; voice box
-edema
Swelling, abnormal accumulation of fluid
Epi-
Upon, above, on
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
-y
drop the -y add -ies
hist/o
tissue
-rrhage/ia
Excessive bleeding or discharge
Peri-
Around, surrounding
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
-ex
drop the -ex and add -ices
viscer/o