Prefixes
Suffix meaning inflammation
What is -itis
further describes what is going on with body part or system, Comes at the beginning of a word
What is a prefix
Inflammation of the appendix
What is appendicitis
lets you know what is happening to the body part or system, when defining you usually starts with thi suffix first, Comes at the end of a word
What is a suffix
Prefix meaning within or inside
What is intra-
usually lets you know what body part or system is affected, Contains the basic meaning of the term
What is a word root
Suffix meaning enlargement
What is -megaly
macro is a prefix
added when prefixes, suffixes, or root word are joined together, and the suffix does not start with a vowel
What is a combining vowel
Word root meaning nose
What is rhin/o,
Nas/o (combining form used as a prefix0
Suffix meaning to suture or stitch
What is -rrhaphy
name given to word root + combining vowel for example Hepat/o
Combining form
Word root meaning bone marrow or spinal cord
What is myel/o
Study of the ears, nose, and throat
What is otolaryngology