Prefixes
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
Under or below normal
What suffix indicates "inflammation"?
-itis
The root "cardi" refers to which organ?
Heart
Hypertension is the ________________ condition.
High blood pressure
BP stands for?
Blood Pressure
What prefix indicates "before" or "in front of"?
Pre-
Which suffix means "pertaining to"?
-al or -ic
The root "nephr" relates to which body part?
Kidney
What is the illness that causes inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis
What does CBC stand for?
Complete Blood Count
The prefix "tachy-" relates to what medical condition?
Rapid or fast (tachycardia)
What suffix is used for "specialist in a field"?
-ologist
"Hemat" or "hem/o" refers to what substance?
Blood
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce enough _______.
Insulin
MRI stands for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What does "inter-" mean?
Between or among
The suffix "-algia" means what?
Pain
The root "derm" refers to which body part?
Skin
Bronchitis is a type of chronic _________ disease.
Lung or Respiratory
What does DNR stand for?
Do Not Resuscitate
The prefix "post-" refers to what?
After or behind
What suffix indicates "surgical removal"?
-ectomy
The root "oste" is related to which body part?
Bone
Cancer of the lymphatic tissue is known as _____.
Lymphoma (or lymphosarcoma)
Rx means...
Treat or Prescription