Prefixes
What does the prefix Poly mean?
Many/Multiple ;; An example: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which are ovaries with many fluid-filled sacs. This is a hormonal imbalance in women with irregular periods.
What does the root word Cardi/o mean?
Heart ;; An example: Cardiovascular System.
What does the suffix al mean?
Before ;; An example: Precocious, which is exhibiting development of maturity very early, particularly in mental aptitude.
What does the prefix Arthr/o mean?
Joint ;; An example: Arthropathies, a specific term for any disease of a joint.
What does the root word Gastr/o mean?
The stomach ;; An example: Gastrointestinal tract
What does the suffix Ia mean?
A condition or state ;; An example: Schizophrenia
What does the prefix Hyper mean?
excessive/above ;; An example: hypertension, which is a condition that has the force of blood against the artery walls become consistently high.
What does the root word Them/o mean?
Heat ;; An example: Thermometer, a device for measuring heat.
What does the suffix Itis mean?
Inflammation ;; An example: Bronchitis, the inflammation of the bronchial tubes
What does the prefix An mean?
Without ;; An example: anemia, a condition where blood has lower red blood cells (erythrocytes) or hemoglobin, which is the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen.
What does Hepat/o mean?
Liver ;; An example: Hepatitis, Inflammation of the liver.
What does the suffix Oma mean?
Tumor or swelling ;; An example: Melanoma, a skin tumor.
What does the prefix Intra mean?
Within ;; An example: Intradermal, an injection which goes within or under the skin. This is a method used to administer small amounts of substances like vaccines or allergy tests.
What does the Root word Nephr/o mean?
The kidney ;; An example: Nephritis, Inflammation of the kidneys.
What does the prefix Ectomy mean?
Surgical removal ;; An example: Cholecystectomy, the removal of the gallbladder.