Prefix
The prefix meaning "below"
What is sub-?
The suffix meaning "process of cutting; incision"
What is -tomy?
The root word meaning "joint"
What is arthr/o?
Condition meaning "porous bones" that causes fragile bones
What is Osteoporosis?
Word part that is attached to the beginning of a medical term and often describes something about the word
What is prefix?
The prefix meaning "around"
What is Peri-?
The suffix meaning "pain"
What is algia?
The root word meaning "bone"
What is oste/o?
A general condition that causes inflammation of one or more joints
What is Arthritis?
Word meaning "process of cutting the skull"
What is craniotomy?
The prefix meaning "between"
What is inter-?
The suffix meaning "pertaining to"
What is -al? (other acceptable answers)
The root word meaning "wrist"
What is carp/o?
A rare, aggressive form of bone cancer that develops during periods of rapid growth
What is Osteosarcoma?
This type of fracture occurs in children and causes the bone to bend
What is greenstick?
The prefix meaning "above"
What is supra-?
The suffix meaning "inflammation"
What is -itis?
The root word meaning "lubricating fluid of joints"
What is synovi/o?
Symptoms of this disease involve bowed legs, curved spine, or a "pigeon chest"
What is Rickets?
Word meaning "pertaining to between the ribs"
What is intercostal?
The prefix meaning "change; beyond"
What is meta-?
The suffix meaning "softening"
What is -malacia?
The root word meaning "vertebra; backbone"
What is spondyl/o?
This abnormal curvature is also known as "swayback"
What is Lordosis?
Fracture where bone remains in skin
What is a closed fracture?