Word Parts
The basic foundation of a word to which component parts are added.
What is a word root?
This suffix means surgical removal or excision.
What is -ectomy?
This suffix means the study of.
What is -logy?
This common suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
This suffix means (abnormal) enlargement.
What is -megaly?
This word element is always found at the end of a word.
What is a suffix?
This suffix means surgical repair/reconstruction.
What is -plasty?
This suffix means one who specializes in the study of.
What is -logist?
These suffixes both mean pain.
What is -algia and -dynia?
This diagnostic suffix means written record or image.
What is -gram?
This word element is always found at the beginning of a word?
What is a prefix?
This suffix means surgical fixation.
What is -pexy?
This surgical suffix means binding, fusion (of a bone or joint)
What is -desis?
This suffix means a specialist.
What is -ist?
This procedural suffix means visual examination.
What is -scopy?
This word part aids in the pronunciation of medical terms
What is a combining vowel?
What is -centesis?
This surgical suffix means to separate, loosen, dissolve, or destroy.
What is -lysis?
This suffix means softening.
What is -malacia?
This suffix means discharge or flow.
What is -rrhea?
This word element often identifies the body part or organ system described by the medical term.
What is a word root?
This suffix means surgical creation/formation of an opening.
What is -stomy?
This surgical suffix means to suture.
What is -rrhaphy?
This suffix means afraid of, fear of .
What is -phobia?
This suffix means swelling.
What is -edema?