Medical Terms 1: Prefixes and Roots

Study Notes

a: Indicates absence or negation (without).
ab: Signifies movement away from a point (away from).
ad: Refers to movement towards a point (towards).
aden, adeno: Relates to glands, significant in endocrine and exocrine functions.
aesthes: Indicates sensation or perception (feel).
alg, alge: Pertains to pain, key in diagnosing various conditions.
an: Another term for absence or negation (without).
andro: Relates to male characteristics or masculine traits.
angi, angio: Refers to blood vessels; important in cardiovascular discussions.
ante: Describes a position before or in front of something (before).
arter, arterio: Related to arteries, crucial for understanding blood flow.
arthr, arthro: Denotes joints, important in musculoskeletal health.
bil, bili: Relates to bile, which is essential in digestion and liver function.
brachi: Refers to the arm, significant in anatomy and movement studies.
brady: Indicates a slow rate, often used in heart-related conditions (slow).
bronch, bronchi: Relates to air passageways in the lungs (windpipe).
carcin, carcino: Pertains to cancer or cancerous conditions.
cardi, cardio: Refers to the heart, central in discussions of cardiovascular health.
cele: Indicates swelling, important in various medical conditions.
cephal, cephalo: Relates to the head, significant in neurology and anatomy.