Combined Word Elements
hemiarthroplasty
prefix - hemi
root - artho
suffix - plasty
-algia
pain
arthro
joint
endo-
within
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
parathyroidectomy
prefix - para
root - thyroid
suffix - ectomy
-ectomy
surgical removal
cranio
skull
trans-
across, through
Total Knee Arthroplasty
electrocardiogram
prefix - electro
root - cardio
suffix -gram
-ostomy
creation of an opening
leuko
white
neo-
new
TAH
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
septorhinoplasty
prefix - septo
root - rhino
suffix - plasty
-megaly
enlargement
stoma
opening
post-
after
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
cholecystectomy
prefix - chole
root - cyst
suffix - ectomy
-ology
study of
oopher
ovary
supra-
above
BSO
Bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy