In the beginning...
post-
What is the prefix meaning: after
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
path
What is the root word for: disease
Neuroplasty
What is the surgical repair of the a nerve.
Eating a spicy meal may cause this condition of the stomach and intestines.
What is gastroenteritis?
hypo-
What is the prefix meaning: deficient or decreased
-ac
What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to
crani
What is the root word for: skull
Pathology
What is the study of all aspects of diseases
What is a sarcoma?
dia-
What is the prefix meaning: complete, through
-emia
What is a suffix meaning: blood condition
erythr/o
What is the root word for: red
Hepatomegaly
What is abnormal enlargement of the liver
When someone passes unexpectedly, the family may request this
What is an autospy?
exo-
What is outside
-scopy
What is a suffix meaning: visual examination
oste/o
What is the root word for: bone
diagnosis
What is the state of complete knowledge
This type of specialist studies the causes of death
What is a pathologist?
hyper-
What is the prefix meaning: excessive, more
-oma
What is a suffix meaning: tumor or mass
thromb/o
What is the root word for: clotting
Hematoma
What is a mass of swelling containing blood
Another name for cerebrovascular accident
What is a stroke?