PRE?-SUFF?-ROOT
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Is PRE a PREFIX, ROOT, OR SUFFIX
PREFIX
The process of identifying the nature of a disease or condition by examining symptoms and signs. It is the name given to the illness.
diagnosis
pain, suffering
-algia
neonatal
nat
Craniotomy
crani/otomy
Is ALGIA a PREFIX, ROOT, OR SUFFIX
A doctor who treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)
surgical removal, cutting out
-ectomy
arthroscopy
arthro
pyothorax
pyo/thorax
Is CARDIO a PREFIX, ROOT, OR SUFFIX
ROOT
A subjective symptom is something that only you can feel or notice about your health, such as having a stomachache.
Symptom
before, in front of
pre-
myorrhexis
myo
colostomy
col/ostomy
Is HYPO a PREFIX, ROOT, OR SUFFIX
PREFIX
A physical injury caused by an external force.
Trauma
surgical repair
-plasty
gastritis
gastr
hemorrhage
hemo/rrhage
Is SCLEROSIS a PREFIX, ROOT, OR SUFFIX
SUFFIX
The bones of the fingers and toes
Phalanges
surgical suturing
-rrhaphy
pericardium
cardi
perinatal
peri/nat/al