prefixes
define the following prefix word: hyper-
excessive; more than
define the following suffix words: -ic, -ac, -ous
pertaining to
define the following word root: cardi
heart
What is the abbreviation for before?
a
Break down and define the following medical term:
dermatitis
Word root: dermat= skin
suffix: -itis= inflammation
definition: inflammation of the skin
define the following prefix word: peri-
around
define the following suffix word: -ectomy
removal of or surgical removal of
define the following word root: oste
bone
What is the abbreviation for after?
p
Break down and define the following medical term:
arthritis
word root: arthr= joint
suffix: -itis= inflammation
definition: inflammation of the joint
define the following prefix word: mal-
bad or poor
define the following suffix word: -logy
study of
define the following word root: cephal
head, skull, or brain
What is the abbreviation for with?
c
Break down and define the following medical term:
cardiology
word root: cardi= heart
suffix: -logy = study of
combining vowel: o
definition: study of the heart
Identify and define the prefix in the following medical term: bilateral
prefix= bi- = two
Identify and define the suffix in the following medical term: pericarditis
suffix= -itis= inflammation
Identify and define the word root in the following medical term: electrocardiogram
word root: cardi
What is the abbreviation for patient?
Pt. or pt.
Break down and define the following medical term:
gastric
word root: gastr = stomach
suffix: -ic = pertaining to
definition: pertaining to the stomach
Identify and define the prefix in the following medical term: subcutaneous
prefix= sub- = under
Identify and define the suffix in the following medical term: cardiorrhapy
-rrhapy = repair or suture
Identify and define the word root in the following medical term: hepatitis
word root: hepat= liver
What is the abbreviation for without?
s
Break down and define the following medical term:
pericardial
word root: cardi= heart
suffix: -al = pertaining to
prefix: peri- = around
definition: pertaining to around the heart