The prefix __________ means away from.
ab-
The suffix __________ means abnormal condition
-osis
The suffix -algia means
pain
Which word part gives the essential meaning of a term?
root
The transverse plane divides the body into
Cranial and caudal portions
The suffix __________ means an instrument to visually examine.
-scope
The suffix __________ means separation or breaking down. Into parts.
-lysis
The prefix pre- means
before
In the term panleukopenia the o between the leuk and penia is called a
combining vowel
The lining of the abdominal cavity and some of its organs is called the
Peritoneum
The prefix __________ means elevated, while the prefix __________ means depressed.
hyper-, hypo-
The prefix ________ means below.
sub-
Which suffix may be part of the term meaning a procedure to visually examine?
-scopy
Lateral means
Toward the side
The study of structure, composition, and function of tissue is called
Histology
The suffix __________ means pertaining to (there are four, give me two)
-al, ary, -ar, -ic
The prefix(es) __________ mean(s) many.
poly-
Which type of word part is always placed at the end of a term?
suffix
The sagittal plane divides the body into
Left and right portions
The __________ plan divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions.
Dorsal
The suffix __________ means incision.
-tomy
The prefix(es) __________ mean(s) without or no.
a-, an-
Which type of word part is always at the beginning of a term?
prefix
The paw is __________ to the shoulder.
Distal
The medical term for lying down is
Recumbent