Prefix Power
What does “tachy-” mean?
Fast / rapid
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
Inflammation
Build a word meaning “inflammation of the stomach.”
Gastritis
The term “cardio-” refers to what organ?
The heart
BP stands for?
Blood Pressure
What does “brady-” mean?
Slow
What does “-ectomy” mean?
Surgical removal
Build a word for “surgical removal of the kidney.”
Nephrectomy
“Neuro-” refers to what body system?
Nervous system
HR stands for?
Heart Rate
What does “hyper-” mean?
Above normal / excessive
“-logy” means what?
Study of
Build a word for “pain in the muscles.”
Myalgia
“Hepato-” refers to what organ?
Liver
IM stands for?
Intramuscular
The prefix “hypo-” refers to what?
Below normal / deficient
The suffix “-algia” refers to what?
Pain
Build a word for “disease of the liver.”
Hepatopathy
“Osteo-” refers to what structure?
Bone
VS stands for?
Vital signs
“Dys-” means what?
Painful, difficult, or abnormal
“-gram” means what?
A record or image
Build a word for “study of the heart.”
Cardiology
“Pulmono-” refers to what?
Lungs
Dx means?
Diagnosis