Root words
What is the meaning of the root word CARDI(o)-?
Relating to the cardiovascular system.
e.g. cardiology, carditis, cardiomegaly
What is the meaning of the prefix INTER-?
Into, within, between, amoung
e.g. interdisciplinary, interarticular, interstitial
What is the meaning of the suffix ITIS-?
Inflammation
e.g. pneumonitis, pleuritis, pericarditis
What is the meaning of the word INTRAVENOUS?
In the vein
In the venous system
What is the meaning of the root word NEUR(o)-?
Relating to the nerves or nervous system.
e.g. neuropathy, neuralgia, neurologist
What is the meaning of the prefix HYPO-?
Under, below, beneath
e.g. subdural, subclavian, subzero
What is the meaning of the suffix OMA-?
Tumor, growth
e.g. lipoma, melanoma, hemangioma
What is the meaning of the word Hyperflexia?
A condition of increased flexion (of a joint)
What is the meaning of the root word RHIN-?
Related to the nose.
e.g. rhinoplasty, rhinitis, rhinorrhea
What is the meaning of the prefix PERI-?
around, surrounding
e.g. periorbital, pericardium, periwound
What is the meaning of the suffix MEGALY-?
Large, enlarged, irregular enlargement
e.g. cardiomegaly, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly
What is the meaning of the word Electrocardiography?
Recording of the electrical (activity) of the heart.
aka ECG
What is the meaning of the root word CHEM(o)-
Related to drugs or chemistry.
e.g. chemotherapy, chemist,
What is the meaning of the prefix TACHY-?
rapid, fast
e.g. Tachycardia, Tachypnea
What is the meaning of the suffix ECTOMY-?
e.g. Appendectomy, Hysterectomy, Splenectomy
What is the meaning of the word Lymphocytopenia?
Deficiency in the lymphocytes in the blood (a type of white blood cell).
What is the meaning of the root word CYST-?
Related to the urinary bladder
e.g. cystitis, cystogram, cystotomy
What is the meaning of the prefix ALGIA-?
Related to pain
e.g. neuralgia, myalgia, cephalgia
What is the meaning of the suffix OTOMY-?
To cut into
e.g. Craniotomy, Tracheotomy, Laparotomy
What is the meaning of the word Meningoencephalitis?
Inflammation of the brain and its meninges