Medical Prefixes 1
leuk
white
ECG
Electrocardigram
brady
What is slow or sluggish?
nephro
What are the kidneys?
This condition involves inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness
arthritis
olig
small or scant
CVA
What is Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)?
inter
What is between or among?
pulmo
What are the lungs?
This condition is characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep
sleep apnea
sang
blood
RX
What is Prescription?
pre
"before" or "in front of."
ophthalmo
What are the eyes?
This condition involves abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs, making breathing difficult.
What is pulmonary edema?
retro
behind or backward
prn
as necessary
hemi
What is half or partial?
gastro
What is the stomach?
This condition is characterized by inflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical removal.
What is appendicitis?
endo
inner or inside
This abbreviation denotes a type of brain imaging that measures the brain's electrical activity.
What is EEG (Electroencephalogram)?
anti
What is against or opposing?
neuro
What is the stomach?
This cardiovascular condition is characterized by irregular heartbeats or palpitations
What is arrhythmia?