Prefix
What is the meaning of hemi-?
half
What is the meaning of arthr-?
joint
What is the meaning of -itis?
inflammation
neurologist
What is the meaning of -ectomy?
surgical removal
What is the meaning of epi-?
upon
What is the meaning of cost-?
rib
What is the meaning of -gram?
record
Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous are part of this body system.
integumentary
What is the meaning of -otomy?
cut into
What is the meaning of sub-?
under
What is the meaning of mening-?
membrane
What is the meaning of -rrhaphy
suture
Tarsals are part of this body system.
skeletal
What is the meaning of -ostomy?
create an opening
What is the meaning of end-?
What is the meaning of cantho-?
angle at the end of the eyelid
Name the suffix for tumor.
-oma
The four main functions of the digestive system are: ingestion, digestion, ______, and elimination.
absorption
What is the meaning of adenotomy?
cut into a gland
What is the medical terminology for slow?
brady-
What is the medical terminology for blue?
cyan
What is the medical terminology for study of the heart?
cardiology
Name the 3 types of muscles.
skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
What is the medical terminology for surgical removal of an eyelid?
blepharectomy