Prefixes
What does “Macro” mean?
Macro means large.
What does “Thyro” mean?
Thyroid means thyroid.
What does “Philia” mean?
Philia means Love Of.
What does “Dermatitis“ mean?
Dermatitis means the “Inflammation of the Skin”.
What does “Neurophysiology“ mean?
Neurophysiology means the Workings Of the Nervous System.
What does “Brady” mean?
Brady means slow.
What does “Hepato” mean?
Hepato means “Liver”.
What does “Capnea” mean?
Capnea means Carbon Dioxide.
What does “Adenectomy” mean?
Adenectomy means the surgical removal of the gland.
What does “Sagittal” mean?
Sagittarius is the division of the body into right and left parts.
What does “Myo” mean?
Myo means to shut.
What does “Sarco” mean?
Sarco means Muscle.
What does “Scopy” mean?
Scopy means the process of visually examining.
What does “Laryngectomy” mean?
Laryngectomy means the removal of the voice box.
What does “Proximal” mean?
Proximal means closer to the origin of the body.
What does “Post” mean?
Post means after.
What does “Cholecysto” mean?
Cholecysto means Gall Bladder.
What does “Plasm” mean?
Plasm means development or formation.
What does “Neurosclerosis” mean?
Neurosclerosis means the hardening of the nerves.
What does “Chloro” mean?
Chloro means Green.
What does “Per” mean?
Per means through.
What does “Angio” mean?
Angio means Arteries.
What does “Rrhexis” mean?
Rrhexis means rupture.
What does “Periophthalmitis” mean?
Periophthalmitis means the Inflammation Around the Eye.
What are Medical Terms?
Medical Terms are terms used to identify physical conditions and diseases. They provide precision and specificity.