Abbreviations
Prefix
Suffix
Word Roots
Occupation
100

abd

What is abdomen 

100

ab

What is away?

100

cidal

What is pertaining to?

100

thyr

What is thyroid gland?

100

Take care of patients with heart disease/conditions 

What is cardiologists 

200

BPM

What is beats per minute 

200

anti

What is against?

200

ectomy

What is removal?

200

hem/hemat

What is blood?

200

Take care of females reproductive system 

What is gynecologist?

300

CPR

What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

300

dys

What is painful?

300

pnea

What is breathing?

300

oste

What is bone?

300

Specialize in the study of the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas 

What is Hepatologist?

400

HTN

What is hypertension 

400

presby

What is older age?

400

itis

What is inflammation?

400

gingiv

What is gums?

400

Main pain or sedation during surgery 

What is Anesthesiologist?

500

prn

What is as needed 

500

pseudo 

What is false?

500

osis

What is condition or abnormal?

500

oophor

What is ovaries?

500

Specializes in eye conditions 

What is Ophthalmologist?