Prefixes-General Use
What does the prefix hydro- mean?
water
What do the prefixes cac- and mal- mean?
bad
What suffix means study of?
-logy
What suffix means treatment?
-therapy
What term means pertaining to two sides?
Bilateral
What prefix means false?
pseudo-
What prefix means small?
micro-
What does the suffix -algesia mean?
condition of pain
What does the suffix -uria mean?
urination, condition of urine
What term means pertaining to within a vein?
Intravenous
What does the prefix oligo- mean?
scanty, little
What does the prefix eu- mean?
normal, good
What does the suffix -cide mean?
to kill
What does the suffix -thermy mean?
heat
What term means to use the hands or fingers to examine by touch or to feel?
Palpate or Palpation
What do the prefixes ex- or exo- mean?
cut, away from
What does the prefix brady- mean?
slow
What does the suffix -phil mean?
attraction
What does the suffix -cyte mean?
cell
What term means wide open or freely open? Example a lumen of an artery or vein.
Patent
What does the prefix auto- mean?
self
What does the prefix brachy- mean?
short
What suffix means structure?
-um
What suffix means point?
-cuspid
What is the physical injury or wound caused by external force, violence, or toxic substance; this can also refer to psychological injury resulting from severe emotional shock?
Trauma