Prefixes
What does the prefix “hyper-” mean?
Above or excessive
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
Inflammation
What does “cardio” mean?
Heart
What does “hypoglycemia” mean?
Low blood sugar
Define “diagnosis.”
Identification of a condition or disease
What prefix means “under or below”?
Hypo-
What does “-algia” mean?
Pain
What does “neuro” mean?
Nerves
What does “bradycardia” mean?
Slow heartbeat
What is the definition of “prognosis”?
Prediction of the outcome of a disease
Which prefix means “slow”?
Brady-
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
Surgical removal
Which root word refers to blood?
Hemo or Hemat
What does “polyarthritis” mean?
Inflammation of many joints
What does “osteoporosis” mean?
A condition of porous bones
What does the prefix “poly-” mean?
Many
What does “-logy” mean?
The study of
What does “derm” refer to?
Skin
What does “tachycardia” mean?
Fast heartbeat
What is “cyanosis”?
A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
Which prefix means “against”?
Anti-
Which suffix refers to a condition or disease?
-osis
What does “gastro” mean?
Stomach
“Hepatomegaly” combines which root and suffix?
Hepato- and -megaly
Define “gastroenteritis.”
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines