Prefixes and Suffixes
"above" or "excessive"
What is "hyper-"?
The study of the structure and function of the body is known as this.
What is anatomy?
Expand the abbreviation "BP."
What is blood pressure?
What does "posterior" mean in anatomical terms?
What is toward the back or behind?
"-ectomy"
What is surgical removal?
What is the largest organ in the human body?
What is the skin (integumentary system)?
What does "PO" stand for in medical terminology?
What is by mouth (per os)?
Identify the term for "the study of tissues."
What is histology?
Identify the prefix in the term "subcutaneous."
What is "sub-"?
The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate this process.
What is breathing or respiration?
Expand the abbreviation "CNS."
What is the central nervous system?
What is the anatomical term for "toward the midline of the body"?
What is medial?
Identify the prefix in the term "subcutaneous."
What is "-ic"?
The main function of the digestive system is to do this with food.
What is break it down or digest it?
What does "TID" mean in medical terminology?
What is three times a day?
Identify the term for "the study of the structure and function of cells."
What is cytology?
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
What is "below" or "under"?
This system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions
What is the endocrine system?
Expand the abbreviation "EKG."
What is electrocardiogram?
What is the term for "the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions"?
What is the transverse or horizontal plane?