prefixes
Prefix meaning slow
Brady-
Suffix meaning inflammation
-itis
The system that includes the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular system
Root meaning heart
Cardi/o
Toward the front of the body
Anterior
Prefix meaning fast
Tachy-
Suffix meaning surgical removal
-ectomy
The system that controls hormones
Endocrine system
Root meaning stomach
Gastr/o
Toward the back of the body
Posterior
Prefix meaning around
Peri-
Suffix meaning study of
-logy
The system responsible for filtering blood and producing urine
Urinary system
Root meaning blood
Hemat/o
Toward the middle of the body
Medial
Prefix meaning within or inside
Endo-
Suffix meaning pain
-algia
The system that protects the body and includes skin, hair, and nails
Integumentary system
Root meaning lungs
Pulmon/o
Away from the middle of the body
Lateral
Prefix meaning half or partial
Hemi- or Semi-
Suffix meaning abnormal condition or disease
-osis
The system that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
Respiratory system
Root meaning kidney
Nephr/o or Ren/o
Farther from the point of attachment
Distal