Prefixes
Prefix that means "half"
What is Hemi? Example-Hemiarthroplasty, Hemi-hip
Suffix that means surgical removal
What is ectomy? Example: tonsillectomy
Root that means joint.
What is arthro?
Visually examining a joint.
What is arthroscopy?
Prefix that means low or deficient.
What is hypo? Example: Hypoglycemia
Suffix that means surgical restoration or change
What is plasty? Example: Septoplasty
Root that means heart.
What is cardio?
Removal of tonsils.
What is tonsillectomy?
Prefix that means between.
What is inter? Ex: intercostal (between the ribs)
Suffix that means using a camera or scope to look inside.
What is oscopy? Example: endoscopy
Root that means stomach and intestines.
What is gastro?
Meaning of I&D
What is incision and drainage?
Prefix that means within or inside.
What is intra? Ex:intracranial
Suffix that means creating an opening.
What is ostomy? Example: Tracheostomy
Root that means nose.
What is rhino?
Meaning of BKA.
What is below the knee amputation?
Prefix that means beside or near.
What is para? Ex: parathyroidectomy (removal of glands near thyroid)
Suffix that means surgical fixation
What is pexy? Ex: orchiopexy
Root that means a fluid filled sac.
What is cysto?
Meaning of CABG.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft