Prefixes
This prefix means "around"
peri-
This suffix means "mass, growth, or tumor"
-oma
This combining form means "heart"
This specialist studies the system of the ears, nose, and throat.
ENT or otolaryngologist
A pulmonologist studies this system
Respiratory
This prefix begins with an S and means "below or under"
Sub
This suffix means "infection or inflammation"
-itis
This combining form starts with C and means "skin"
cutane/o-
This specialist studies the muscular and skeletal systems.
Orthopedic doctor or Orthopedist
A dermatologist studies this system
Integumentary
This prefix means "slow"
brady-
This suffix means "abnormal condition"
-osis
This combining form means "stomach"
gastr/o-
This specialist studies the urinary system.
Urologist
A gynecologist studies this system
Female reproductive
This prefix means "fast"
This suffix means "condition"
-ia
This combining form means "nerves"
neur/o-
This specialist studies the system of the stomach and intestines.
Gastroenterologist
A hematologist studies this system
Blood
This prefix begins with E and means "above"
epi-
This suffix means "surgical removal"
-ectomy
This combining form means "lungs"
pulmon/o-
This specialist studies the system of the heart and vessels.
Cardiologist
Endocrinology