Prefixes
Define the prefix peri-
around or surrounding
Define the suffix -ac, -ic
Define the term oste/o
bone
inflammation of the joint
what is the suffix in the term synovial?
-al
define the prefix sub-
below or under
define the suffix -algia
pain
define the term athr/o
joint
define the following term osteitis
inflammation of the bone
What is the prefix in the term bursitis?
no prefix
change or beyond
What is the suffix for inflammation?
-itis
define the term cervic/o
neck or cervix
define the following term osteoporosis
condition of porous bones
What is the abbreviation for "by mouth"?
What is the prefix for not or without?
a- or an-
What is the suffix term for softening?
-malacia
What is the combining form for bone marrow; spinal cord?
myel/o
define the following term myeloma
tumor/cancer of the bone marrow
What is the medical term for inflammation of the tendons?
tendonitis
What is the prefix for together or with?
syn-
identify the suffix and define the suffix in the term Athroplasty
-plasty meaning surgical repair
What is the combining form for foot or child?
ped/o
break down and define the following term osteoarthritis
oste(word root)/o(combining vowel)/arthr(word root)/itis(suffix) = inflammation of bone and joint
What is the medical abbreviation for fracture?
FX or fx