Prefixes
This prefix signifies "against" or "opposite.
Anti-
This suffix means the study of.
-ology
The largest organ of the human body.
The skin.
What is the abbreviation for "take as needed"?
PRN
Medical root for heart?
Cardio
This prefix signifies "many" or "much".
Poly-
This suffix means inflammation.
-itis
These organs filter waste from your blood.
The kidneys.
What is the abbreviation for "twice a day"?
BID
Medical root for skin?
Derm or Dermato
This prefix signifies "below" or "under".
Hypo-
This suffix means an instrument to cut.
-tome
This organ bumps blood throughout the body.
The heart.
What is the abbreviation for immediately or at once?
STAT
Medical root for brain?
Encephal or Encephalo
This prefix signifies "false."
Pseudo-
This suffix means tumor.
-oma
What cavity is your stomach in?
Abdominal cavity.
What does a.c. mean?
Before meals
Medical root for stomach?
Gastro
This prefix signifies "around" or "about.
Circum-
This suffix means the bursting forth of something.
-rrhage, -rrhagia
This small organ is attached to your large intestine and can become inflamed.
The appendix.
What does p.c. mean?
After meals
Medical root for liver?
Hepat or Hepato