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What does the prefix 'Hemo' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'Hemo' indicate in medical terminology?
Which suffix is used to indicate a cell?
Which suffix is used to indicate a cell?
The term 'Malnutrition' is derived from which prefix?
The term 'Malnutrition' is derived from which prefix?
Which prefix indicates a study of tumors?
Which prefix indicates a study of tumors?
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What does the prefix 'Intra' signify in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'Intra' signify in medical terms?
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The term 'Bradycardia' is associated with which medical condition?
The term 'Bradycardia' is associated with which medical condition?
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Which suffix pertains to the hardening of tissues?
Which suffix pertains to the hardening of tissues?
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What does the prefix 'Tachy' indicate regarding heart function?
What does the prefix 'Tachy' indicate regarding heart function?
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Which term refers to the inflammation of cartilage?
Which term refers to the inflammation of cartilage?
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The suffix 'Ology' in medical terms signifies what?
The suffix 'Ology' in medical terms signifies what?
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Study Notes
Prefixes
- Hemo/Hemato: blood
- Hematology: study of blood
- Hepato: liver
- Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver
- Leuko: white
- Leukocyte: white blood cell
- Nephro: kidney
- Nephrology: study of kidney disorders
- Neuro: nerve
- Neurology: study of the nervous system
- Onco: tumor
- Oncology: study of tumors or cancer
- Osteo: bone
- Osteoporosis: condition of porous bones
- Ophthalmo: eye
- Ophthalmology: study of eye disorders
- Otic: ear
- Otitis: inflammation of the ear
- Chondro: cartilage
- Chondritis: inflammation of cartilage
- Patho: disease
- Pathology: study of diseases
- Thrombo: clotting
- Thrombocyte: platelet, involved in blood clotting
- Dys: bad, painful, abnormal, difficult
- Dysfunction: abnormal function
- Exo: outside
- Exoskeleton: external skeleton
- Endo: inside
- Endoscopy: visualization inside the body using a scope
- Hypo: below, insufficient
- Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar
- Hyper: above, excessive
- Hypertension: high blood pressure
- Cardio/Cardiac: heart
- Cardiology: study of the heart
- Brady: slow
- Bradycardia: slow heart rate
- Tachy: rapid, too much
- Tachycardia: fast heart rate
- Hemi: half
- Hemiplegia: paralysis of one side of the body
- Intra: within
- Intravenous: within a vein
- Inter: between
- Intercostal: between the ribs
- Mal: bad
- Malnutrition: poor or bad nutrition
- Neo: new
- Neoplasm: new growth, often a tumor
- Peri: around, surrounding
- Pericardium: membrane surrounding the heart
- Poly: too many
- Polyuria: excessive urination
- Pre: before
- Prenatal: before birth
- Post: after
- Postoperative: after surgery
- Sub: under
- Subcutaneous: under the skin
- Ante: before
- Antepartum: before childbirth
- Bi: two
Suffixes
- Cyte: cell
- Leukocyte: white blood cell
- Ology: study of
- Biology: study of life
- Ologist: specialist in the study of
- Pathologist: specialist in studying diseases
- Oscopy: visualization
- Colonoscopy: visualization of the colon
- Itis: inflammation / infection
- Arthritis: inflammation of joints
- Pathy: disease condition
- Neuropathy: disease affecting nerves
- Sclerosis: hardening
- Arteriosclerosis: hardening of the arteries
- Uria: urine
- Hematuria: blood in urine
- Otomy: opening
- Tracheotomy: surgical opening of the trachea
- Ectomy: removal, resection
- Appendectomy: removal of the appendix
- Plasty: surgical repair
- Rhinoplasty: surgical repair of the nose
- Therapy: treatment
- Chemotherapy: treatment using chemicals or drugs
- Algia: pain
- Neuralgia: nerve pain
- Emic: blood
- Anemia: lack of red blood cells
- Oma: tumor, mass
- Hematoma: localized collection of blood outside blood vessels
Medical Specialists
- Nephrologist/urologist: kidney and urinary tract disorders
- Neurologist: nervous system disorders
- Dermatologist: skin conditions
- Anesthesiologist: anesthesia and pain management during surgery
- Psychiatrist: mental health
- Pediatrician: children's health
- Hematologist: blood disorders
- Ophthalmologist: eye diseases and surgery
- Oncologist: cancer
- Pathologist: diseases through lab analysis
- Orthopedist: bone and joint disorders
- Radiologist: imaging (X-rays, MRIs)
- Endocrinologist: hormone-related diseases
- Gynecologist: women's reproductive health
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Test your knowledge of medical prefixes and their meanings with this engaging quiz. From 'Hemo' to 'Otic', explore how these prefixes relate to various medical fields and conditions. Perfect for students pursuing healthcare studies!
