Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes PDF

Prefixes with Examples: Hemo / Hemato: blood Hematology: study of blood Hepato: liver Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver Leuko: white Leukocyte: white blood cell Nephro: kidney Nephrology: study of kidney disorders Neuro: nerve Neurology: study of the n...

Prefixes with Examples: Hemo / Hemato: blood Hematology: study of blood Hepato: liver Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver Leuko: white Leukocyte: white blood cell Nephro: kidney Nephrology: study of kidney disorders Neuro: nerve Neurology: study of the nervous system Onco: tumor Oncology: study of tumors or cancer Osteo: bone Osteoporosis: condition of porous bones Ophthalmo: eye Ophthalmology: study of eye disorders Otic: ear Otitis: inflammation of the ear Chondro: cartilage Chondritis: inflammation of cartilage Patho: disease Pathology: study of diseases Thrombo: clotting Thrombocyte: platelet, a cell involved in blood clotting Dys: bad, painful, abnormal, difficult Dysfunction: abnormal function Exo: outside Exoskeleton: external skeleton Endo: inside Endoscopy: visualization inside the body using a scope Hypo: below, insufficient Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar Hyper: above, excessive Hypertension: high blood pressure Cardio / Cardiac: heart Cardiology: study of the heart Brady: slow Bradycardia: slow heart rate Tachy: rapid, too much Tachycardia: fast heart rate Hemi: half Hemiplegia: paralysis of one side of the body Intra: within Intravenous: within a vein Inter: between Intercostal: between the ribs Mal: bad Malnutrition: poor or bad nutrition Neo: new Neoplasm: new growth, often referring to a tumor Peri: around, surrounding Pericardium: membrane surrounding the heart Poly: too many Polyuria: excessive urination Pre: before Prenatal: before birth Post: after Postoperative: after surgery Sub: under Subcutaneous: under the skin Ante: before Antepartum: before childbirth Bi: two  Bilateral: affecting both sides Tri: three Triceps: a muscle with three heads Suffixes with Examples: Cyte: cell Leukocyte: white blood cell Ology: study of Biology: study of life Ologist: specialist in the study of Pathologist: specialist in studying diseases Oscopy: visualization Colonoscopy: visualization of the colon Itis: inflammation / infection Arthritis: inflammation of joints Pathy: disease condition Neuropathy: disease affecting nerves Sclerosis: hardening Arteriosclerosis: hardening of the arteries Uria: urine Hematuria: blood in urine Otomy: opening Tracheotomy: surgical opening of the trachea Ectomy: removal, resection Appendectomy: removal of the appendix Plasty: surgical repair Rhinoplasty: surgical repair of the nose Therapy: treatment Chemotherapy: treatment using chemicals or drugs Algia: pain Neuralgia: nerve pain Emia: blood Anemia: lack of red blood cells Oma: tumor, mass Hematoma: localized collection of blood outside blood vessels Medical Specialists: Nephrologist / urologist: Specialists in kidney (nephrology) and urinary tract (urology) disorders. Neurologist: Specialist in the nervous system and its disorders. Dermatologist: Specialist in skin conditions. Anesthesiologist: Specialist in anesthesia and pain management during surgery. Psychiatrist: Specialist in mental health and disorders. Pediatrician: Specialist in children's health. Hematologist: Specialist in blood disorders. Ophthalmologist: Specialist in eye diseases and surgery. Oncologist: Specialist in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Pathologist: Specialist in studying diseases through lab analysis. Orthopedist: Specialist in bone and joint disorders. Radiologist: Specialist in imaging techniques like X-rays and MRIs. Endocrinologist: Specialist in hormone-related diseases. Gynecologist: Specialist in women's reproductive health.