48 Questions
What is a prefix?
It is a syllable or group of syllables joined to the beginning of another word to alter its meaning or to create another word
When are prefixes used alone to define a word or system?
Never, they are always used in conjunction with a root word or root word and suffix.
The prefix bio- means ___.
The prefix di- means ___.
The prefix dys- means _______ or _______.
The prefix glyco- means _______.
The prefix hydro- means ______.
The prefix hyper- means _______, __________, or _________.
The prefix hypo- means ______ or less.
The prefix latero- means ____.
The prefix melano- means _______.
The prefix poly- means ________ or much.
The prefix post- means ____.
The prefix pre- means _____.
The prefix pseudo- means ____.
The prefix tachy- means _________.
The prefix thermo- means _____.
What does the suffix -asis mean?
condition, usually abnormal
What does the suffix -cele mean?
Cyst, hernia, sac
What does the suffix -cyte mean?
Cell
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Removal of
What does the suffix -emia mean?
Blood
What does the suffix -gram mean?
A tracing or mark
What is the definition of the suffix "iasis-"?
Condition of
What does the suffix -iatry mean?
Treatment of a disease
What does the suffix -ism mean?
A condition
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation
The suffix -logy means ______ or study of.
The suffix -lysis means to ______.
What does the suffix -plasty mean?
Surgical reshaping or remodeling
What does the suffix -rrhea mean?
Flow, discharge
What does the suffix -tomy mean?
Incision or cutting into
Define the word "root"
It is the main part, or portion of a word, from which other words may be formed by the addition of a prefix and/or suffix.
What does the root word acou(i)- mean?
Hearing
What does the root word angi(o)- mean?
Vessel (usually blood vessel)
The root word arthr(o)- means _______.
The root word cephal(o)- means _______.
What does the root word chondr(o)- mean?
Cartilage
What does the root word cyt(o)- mean?
Cell
What does the root word encephal(o)- mean?
Brain
The root word gastr(o)- means _______.
The root glyc(o)- means _______.
What does the root word laparo- mean?
Abdomen, loin, or flank
What does the root word mening(o)- mean?
Membrane
What does the root word nephr(o)- mean?
Kidney
The root word oophor(o)- means ______.
The root word orchi(o)- means ______.
The root word phleb(o)- means ______.
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