Prefixes
Suffixes
Combining Forms
Definitions
Medical Terms in Action
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The prefix para- means:

beside, near, along the side of

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The suffix -algia means:

pain

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The combining form gastr/o means:

stomach

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A suffix meaning “inflammation” is:

itis

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A record of electricity in the brain:

electroencephalogram

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The prefix hypo- means:

deficient, too little, below

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The suffix -megaly means:

enlargement

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The combining form nephr/o means:

kidney

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A suffix meaning "study of" is:

logy

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An instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder is called a(an):

cystoscope

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The prefix poly- means:

many,much

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The suffix -rrhea means:

flow, discharge

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The combining for cephal/o means:

head

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A red blood cell is a(n):

erythrocyte

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Deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin within the red blood cells is called:

anemia

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The prefix hemi- means:

half

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The suffix -therapy means:

treatment

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The combining form cardi/o means:

heart

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A condition that lasts for a long time is called:

chronic

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Retroperitoneal means:

behind the abdominal cavity

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The prefix aut- means:

Self

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The suffix -centesis means:

puncture to remove fluid

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The combining form psych/o means:

mind

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Difficult, painful urination is called:

Dysuria

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A slow heartbeat is called:

bradycardia