Define Combining Form
cardi/o
Heart
what does the suffix -itis mean
inflammation
surgical removal of the tonsils
tonsillectomy
What is a prefix?
Is a word part that is affixed to the beginning of a word.
The prefix peri- means?
around, surrounding
hem/o
blood
what does the suffix
-ectomy mean
surgical removal or excision
What is the study or science of life
Biology
What is a word root?
A word part that provides the primary meaning of the term.
The prefix ''Hypo- means
below, deficient, abnormally low)
neur/o
nerve
Define the suffix for microbiology
than define the suffix
-logy
its the study of
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
what medical term is a paralysis of half the body?
Hemiplegia
what medical term is normal or good breathing
Eupnea
psycho/o
nose
What is the suffix for gastritis
Than define the suffix
-itis
The meaning is inflammation
pertaining to the mind
psychological
What medical term is a group of symptoms or signs occurring together?
Syndrome
what does the prefix hyper means?
above,excessive, abnormally high
path/o
disease
what is the suffix for endoscopy
than define the suffix
-Scopy
Define is Viewing or examining
study or science of the skin
dermatology
What is a suffix?
Is a word part that is affixed to the end of a word.
What medical term is a body part that is apart or away from its normal position.
anatomical position