prefixes
what does the prefix a-/an- mean
no, without, away from, negative
What does the prefix hypo- mean
deficient or decreased
Explain the difference between -scope and -scopy
-scope : instrument used for viewing
-scopy : visual examination
What does the suffix -ac mean
pertaining to
What does the suffix -gram mean
record or picture
what does the prefix bio- mean
life
what does the prefix multi- mean
many
Explain the difference between -otomy and -ostomy
-otomy :surgical incision
-ostomy :surgical creation of a new opening
what does the suffix -algia mean
pain and suffering
What does the suffix -itis mean
inflammation
what does the prefix para- mean
beside, near
what does the prefix inter- mean
between or among
Explain the difference between -stenosis and -sclerosis
-Stenosis: abnormal narrowing
-sclerosis: abnormal hardening
What does the suffix -osis mean
abnormal condition or disease
What does the suffix -centesis mean
surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid
what does the prefix Macro- mean
large
what does the prefix dys- mean
bad, difficult, painful
Explain the difference between -rrhea and -rrhage
-rrhea: abnormal flow or discharge
-rrhage: bursting forth, as in abnormal excessive fluid discharge or bleeding
What does the suffix -megaly mean
enlargement
What does the suffix -plasty mean
surgical repair
what does the prefix Retro- mean
back, behind
what does the prefix ecto- mean
out, outside
Explain the difference between inter- and intra-
inter-: between or among
intra-: within or inside
what does the suffix -necrosis mean
tissue death
What does the suffix -ectomy mean
surgical removal