Prefixes
This prefix means around.
Peri-
This root means inflammation.
-itis
This suffix means surgical removal.
-ectomy
Inflammation of the stomach.
Gastritis
Word for inflammation of the joint.
Arthritis
This prefix means under.
hypo-
This root means joint.
Arthr
This suffix means cutting into.
-otomy
Surgical removal of the tonsils.
Tonsillectomy
Word for surgical removal of a gland.
Adenectomy
This prefix means within.
Intra
This root means liver.
Hepat
This suffix means abnormal condition.
-osis
Cutting into the skull.
Craniotomy
Word for abnormal condition of the skin.
Dermatosis
This prefix means upon or under.
Epi-
This root means stomach.
Gastr
This suffix means repair or surgical correction.
-plasty
Disease of the heart.
Cardiopathy
Word for cutting into the eye.
Ophthalmotomy
This prefix means before.
Pre-
This root means muscle.
My, myo
This suffix means study of.
-ology
Inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis
Word for repair of the stomach.
Gastrorrhaphy