Prefixes
Together.
What does syn- mean?
Condition of.
What does -sis mean?
It is the measurement of the cranium.
What is crani/o?
This is a break in the bone: when closed, this does not penetrate the skin in an opening there is an accompanying wound in the skin.
What is a fracture?
Anterior cruciate ligament.
Bone
What does Oss- mean?
This is known as plastic repairs, surgeries, or even reconstruction.
What is -Plasty?
It is the destruction and separation of a vertebra.
What is spondyl/o?
What does arthritis do?
Osteoarthritis.
What is OA?
Feet
WHat does Ortho- mean?
This insists on cutting and incisions using a medical instrument.
What is -tome
This is near the vertebrae's spinal column.
What is vertebr/o?
This is a form of acute arthritis, usually beginning in the knee or foot caused by the deposit of uric acid salts in the joint.
What does gout do?
Posterior cruciate ligament.
What is PCL?
Joint
What does Articul- mean?
Separation, loosening and dissolving.
What is -lysis?
This is an endoscope for examining the pelvis.
What is a pelvi/o?
Makes the spine curve in a different region.
What does scoliosis do?
This means fracture.
What is Fx?
Bone
What is Osteo-, oste-?
Meaning condition of.
What is -ia?
This means the rib, also known as the costochondral.
What does cost/o mean?
This is a faulty bone formation in children, typically caused vt a deficiency of vitamin D.
What does rickets do?
Selective estrogen receptor modulator.
What is SERM?