Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which word means 'absent or without'?
Which word means 'absent or without'?
- a (correct)
- hypo
- hyper
- endo
Which word means 'inflammation of something'?
Which word means 'inflammation of something'?
- itis (correct)
- hyper
- endo
- hypo
Which word means 'a doctor who specializes in the study of something'?
Which word means 'a doctor who specializes in the study of something'?
- megaly
- ac/ic
- ary
- logist (correct)
True or false: The prefix 'hypo-' means excessive
True or false: The prefix 'hypo-' means excessive
Signup and view all the answers
True or false: The suffix '-itis' means inflammation of something
True or false: The suffix '-itis' means inflammation of something
Signup and view all the answers
True or false: The root word 'gastro' refers to the lungs
True or false: The root word 'gastro' refers to the lungs
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Medical Prefixes and Suffixes
- The prefix 'a-' means 'absent or without'
- The suffix '-itis' means 'inflammation of something'
- A doctor who specializes in the study of something is called a 'logist' (e.g. cardiologist, dermatologist)
- The prefix 'hypo-' does not mean 'excessive'; it actually means 'under' or 'below'
- The suffix '-itis' is indeed used to indicate 'inflammation of something' (e.g. appendicitis, tonsillitis)
- The root word 'gastro' refers to the stomach, not the lungs
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of root words with this quiz! Identify the meanings of words with prefixes such as "a/an," "endo," "hypo," "hyper," and more. Brush up on your vocabulary skills and learn the meanings of root words related to the liver, stomach, lungs, and heart.
