Medical Terminology: Prefixes & Suffixes
Master the building blocks of medical language. Learn essential prefixes (hyper-, hypo-, anti-) and suffixes (-itis, -ectomy, -ology) used across all healthcare fields.
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate in medical terminology?
The prefix 'hyper-' means above normal, excessive, or increased.
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis'?
The suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation of a specific body part.
The root word 'cardi-' refers to which organ?
The root word 'cardi-' refers to the heart.
What does the suffix '-ology' mean?
The suffix '-ology' means the study of a particular subject.
What does the prefix 'hypo-' signify?
The prefix 'hypo-' means below normal, deficient, or under.
The root word 'oste-' refers to what part of the body?
The root word 'oste-' refers to bone tissue.
What is the definition of the suffix '-ectomy'?
The suffix '-ectomy' refers to the surgical removal or excision of a part.
What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?
The prefix 'poly-' means many or much.
Define the term 'hepatitis' based on its word parts.
Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver.
What is the medical term for the study of the skin?
Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the skin.
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