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Which of the following terms refers to a surgical removal?
Which of the following terms refers to a surgical removal?
A condition described as bradycardia would most likely involve which of the following?
A condition described as bradycardia would most likely involve which of the following?
What does the term osteocyte refer to?
What does the term osteocyte refer to?
The term rhinoplasty most likely refers to a surgical procedure involving which part of the body?
The term rhinoplasty most likely refers to a surgical procedure involving which part of the body?
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If someone is described as having hepatitis, what part of their body would be inflamed?
If someone is described as having hepatitis, what part of their body would be inflamed?
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Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terminology
- Adeno-: Gland
- Adip-: Fat
- Alg-: Pain
- Amoeba, Ameb-: Change
- Amphi-: Both
- Andr-: Man, male
- Angi-: Vessel
- Anthr-: Human, man
- Archae-: Ancient
- Arium-: Place
- Arthr-: Joint
- Aud-: Hear
- Avi-: Bird
- Bac-: Rod
- Blast-: Embryo
- Brachi-: Arm
- Brady-: Slow
- Brev-: Short
- Can-: Dog
- Card-: Heart
- Caud-: Tail
- Cephal-: Head
- Cereb-: Brain
- Chondr-: Cartilage
- Cide-: Kill
- Circ-: Around
- Coel-: Hollow
- Corp-: Body
- Cuti-: Skin
- Dactyl-: Finger, digit
- Dec-: Ten, tenth
- Dent-: Teeth
- Dorm-: Sleep
- Dino-: Terrible
- Echino-: Spiny
- Eco-: Home
- Ectomy-: Removal
- Fel-: Cat
- Foli-: Leaf
- Gnath-: Jaw
- Gymn-: Naked
- Gyn-: Woman
- Hal-: Salt
- Helminth-: Worm
- Hepato-: Liver
- Herb-: Plants
- Hipp-: Horse
- Hist-: Tissue
- Hort-: Plants
- Ichthy-: Fish
- Iris-: Rainbow of colors
- Itis-: Inflammation
- Leuco-: White
- Lymph-: Clear water
- Mamm-: Breast
- Manu-: Hand
- Meso-: Middle
- Morph-: Form
- Myc-: Fungi
- Myo-: Muscle
- Necr-: Dead
- Nephr-: Kidney
- Neur-: Nerve
- Noct-: Night
- Ocul-: Eye
- Omni-: All
- Op, Oper-: Work
- Opt, Ophthalmo-: Eye
- Orth-: Straight
- Osteo-: Bone
- Oto-: Ear
- Pach-: Thick
- Paleo-: Old
- Para-: Near, on
- Path-: Disease
- Pelli-: Skin
- Phyt-: Plant
- Platy-: Flat
- Pneu-: Air, lung
- Pod-: Foot
- Pseudo-: False
- Pter-: Wing
- Pyr-: Fire
- Rana-: Frog
- Rhin-: Nose
- Rhiz-: Root
- Rostr-: Beak, bill
- Saur-: Lizard
- Schis(z)-: Split
- Sect-: To cut
- Sol-: Alone or sun
- Super, Supra-: Above
- Tachy-: Fast, rapid
- Tact-: Touch
- Tomy-: To cut
- Ular-: Relating to
- Verd-: Green
- Vis-: See
- Visc-: Organ
- Zoo-: Animal
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Explore the essential prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. This quiz will help you understand the meanings and applications of various terms, enhancing your knowledge in the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals alike!
