Prefixes
Suffixes
Root Words
Anatomical Directions
Decode the Term
100

This prefix means "fast"

What is tachy-?

100

This suffix means inflammation.

What is -itis?

100

This root word refers to the heart.

What is cardi?

100

The nose is _____ to the mouth.

What is superior?

100

Tachycardia

What is fast heart rate?

200

This prefix means "below normal."

What is hypo-?

200

This suffix means pain.

What is -algia?

200

This root word refers to bone.

What is oste?

200

The ears are _____ to the eyes.

What is lateral?

200

Bradycardia

What is a slow heart rate?

300

This prefix means "above normal."

What is hyper-?

300

This suffix means surgical removal.

What is -ectomy?

300

This root word refers to nerves.

What is neur?

300

The heart is _____ to the lungs.

What is medial?

300

Dermatology

What is the study of the skin?

400

This prefix means "without" or "absence of."

What is a- or an-?

400

This suffix means study of.

What is -ology?

400

This root word refers to the liver.

What is hepat?
400

The wrist is _____ to the elbow.

What is distal?

400

Arthritis

What is inflammation of a joint?

500

The term "hypothermia" contains a prefix meaning what?

What is below normal/low?

500

This suffix means disease.

What is -pathy?

500

This root word refers to the stomach.

What is gastr?

500

The knee is _____ to the hip.

What is inferior?

500

Neuropathy

What is a disease of the nerves?