Prefix Power
This prefix means "fast."
What is tachy-?
This suffix means "inflammation."
What is -itis?
This root refers to the heart.
What is cardi/o?
Break down "dermatitis." What does the term mean?
What is inflammation of the skin?
A dog's medical record says "dermatitis." Which body system or area should you expect to be affected?
What is the skin?
This prefix means "slow."
What is brady-?
This suffix means "pain."
What is -algia?
This root refers to the skin.
What is dermat/o?
Break down "gastritis." What does the term mean?
What is inflammation of the stomach?
A dog has tachycardia. Would you expect its heart rate to be faster or slower than normal?
What is faster?
This prefix means "above normal" or "excessive."
What is hyper-?
This suffix refers to the surgical removal of something.
What is -ectomy?
This root refers to the stomach.
What is gastr/o?
Tachy+cardi+ia= What does this term describe?
What is a condition involving a fast heart rate?
A veterinarian documents "gastritis." What organ is affected?
What is the stomach?
This prefix means "below normal" or "deficient."
What is hypo-?
This suffix means "study of."
What is -ology?
This root refers to bone.
What is oste/o?
Breakdown "pericarditis." What does the term mean?
What is the inflammation around the heart?
You seem the term "bradycardia" in a patient's record. Break the word apart and explain what it means.
What is a condition involving a slow heart rate?
This prefix means "around."
What is peri-?
This suffix means "abnormal condition."
What is -osis?
This root refers to the liver.
What is hepat/o?
A patient has "gastroenteritis." Based on the word parts, what body areas are involved and what is happening?
What is inflammation of the stomach and intestines?
You encounter a medical term that you've never seen before. Name the three main parts you should look for to help you decode it.
What are the prefix, root, and suffix