Medical Terms
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus
What prefix means against?
Anti
What is the root word for Mind, Soul?
psycho
What does the Suffix "logy" mean?
The study of
What combination of word parts is used to create medical terminology?
prefix - root word - suffix
root word - suffix
prefix - suffix
Colitis
What is the meaning of the prefix "Sub"?
Below
What does the Root word pneumo?
Lung
Which suffix means Inflammation
Itis
What is the common use of prefixes?
Location, Direction, Quantity, Size
Inflammation of the Liver
Hepatitis
What is the meaning of the prefix "Pro"?
What is the Root word for child?
Pedo
What is the meaning of the Suffix "cyte
Cell
Why would you use combining vowels?
To combine several word roots and make it easier to pronounce
Anti-inflammatory
Medicine to stop or reduce swelling
Which prefix means few
Oligo
What is the Root word for clot?
Thrombo
What does the suffix “ectasis” mean?
dilation or expansion
What letter does the combined letters PN sound like?
The letters PN make the sound N
Myocardial Infarction
Heart isn't getting oxygen
What is the meaning of the prefix “Brady”
slow
What does the Root word Squam mean?
Scaly
What suffix means slight paralysis
paresis
Why do medical professionals use prefixes, root words, and suffixes?
If they know the meaning of each term, it makes it easier to know the medical term