Medical Terminology Suffixes and Prefixes

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The suffix '-pathy' means:

  • Disease (correct)
  • Specialist
  • Enlargement
  • Study of

'Myo' in the word myocarditis means:

  • Vein
  • Muscle (correct)
  • Bone
  • Cartilage

Which of the following suffixes means 'pertaining to'?

  • '-al' and '-ology'
  • '-ic' and '-ology'
  • '-al' and '-ic' (correct)
  • '-ology' and '-oma'

The meaning 'around' can have which of the following prefixes?

<p>'peri-' and 'circum-' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suffixes mean 'two'?

<p>'dipl-' and 'bi-' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the suffix '-pathy'?

<p>Indicates disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myo' indicate in a medical term?

<p>Muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the suffixes '-al' and '-ic' signify?

<p>Pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

<p>Around</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prefixes mean 'two'?

<p>bi- and dipl-</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology Suffixes and Prefixes

  • The suffix "-pathy" indicates a condition or disease.
  • "Myo," as in myocarditis, refers to muscle tissue.
  • Common suffixes that mean "pertaining to" include "-al" and "-ic."

Prefix Meanings

  • The prefixes "peri-" and "circum-" both translate to "around."
  • The prefixes "bi-" and "dipl-" denote the number two.

Contextual Understanding

  • Understanding medical terminology aids in the comprehension of anatomy and medical conditions.
  • Recognizing suffixes and prefixes enhances the interpretation of medical terms in various contexts.

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