Body Part Prefixes Flashcards
What does the prefix ‘Acous/’ refer to?
Hearing
What does the prefix ‘Aden/o-‘ mean?
Gland
What does the prefix ‘Adip/o-‘ indicate?
Fat
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘Adren/o-‘?
Gland
What does ‘Angi/o-‘ refer to?
Blood vessel
What does the prefix ‘Arteri/o-‘ signify?
Artery
What does ‘Arthr/o-‘ mean?
Joint
What does ‘Bucc/o-‘ refer to?
Cheek
What does the prefix ‘Bronch/i-‘ signify?
Bronchus
What does ‘Burs/o-‘ mean?
Bursa
What does the prefix ‘Carcin/o-‘ indicate?
Cancer
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘Cardi/o-‘?
Heart
What does ‘Cephal/o-‘ refer to?
Head
What does ‘Chol-‘ mean?
Bile
What does ‘Chondri-‘ signify?
Cartilage
What does ‘Coron-‘ indicate?
Heart
What does ‘Cost-‘ refer to?
Rib
What does ‘Crani/o-‘ mean?
Brain
What does ‘Cutane-‘ signify?
Skin
What does ‘Cyst/o-, Cysti-‘ indicate?
Bladder or sac
What does ‘Derm-, Dermat/o-‘ mean?
Skin
What does ‘Duoden/o-‘ refer to?
Duodenum
What does ‘Gastr-‘ signify?
Stomach
What does ‘Gloss-‘ mean?
Tongue
What does ‘Hem-, Hema-, Hemat-, Hemo-, Hemat/’ indicate?
Blood
What does ‘Hepat/o-, Hepatico-‘ refer to?
Liver
What does ‘Hist/o-, Histio-‘ mean?
Tissue
What does ‘Hyster/°-‘ signify?
Uterus
What does ‘Ileo-‘ indicate?
Ileum
What does ‘Ischi/o-‘ mean?
Ischium
What does ‘Kerat/o-‘ refer to?
Cornea (eye or skin)
What does ‘Lacrim/o-‘ signify?
Tear (from your eyes)
What does ‘Lact/o-, Lacti-‘ mean?
Milk
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Acous/’
Acoustic meatus
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Aden/o-‘
Adenoid
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Adip/o-‘
Adipocyte
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Adren/o-‘
Adrenal cortex
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Angi/o-‘
Angioplasty
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Arteri/o-‘
Arteriole
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Arthr/o-‘
Arthroplasty
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Bucc/o-‘
Buccal cavity
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Bronch/i-‘
Bronchioles
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Burs/o-‘
Bursa
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Carcin/o-‘
Basal cell carcinoma
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Cardi/o-‘
Cardiology
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Cephal/o-‘
Cephalic flexure
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Chol-‘
Cholesterol
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Chondri-‘
Chondrosarcoma
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Coron-‘
Coronary arteries
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Cost-‘
Costal cartilage
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Crani/o-‘
Cranium
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Cutane-‘
Cutaneous
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Cyst/o-, Cysti-‘
Cystoscopy
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Derm-, Dermat/o-‘
Dermatologist
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Duoden/o-‘
Duodenitis
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Gastr-‘
Gastrectomy
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Gloss-‘
Glossectomy
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Hem-, Hema-, Hemat-, Hemo-, Hemat/’
Hematopoiesis
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Hepat/o-, Hepatico-‘
Hepatic portal system
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Hist/o-, Histio-‘
Histology
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Hyster/°-‘
Hysterectomy
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Ileo-‘
Ileostomy
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Ischi/o-‘
Ischial tuberosity
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Kerat/o-‘
Keratin
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Lacrim/o-‘
Lacrimal fluid
Give an example of a medical term using ‘Lact/o-, Lacti-‘
Lactose
What does the prefix Laryng/o- refer to?
Larynx
What does the prefix Lingu/o- refer to?
Tongue
What does the prefix Lip/o- refer to?
Fat
What does the prefix Lymph/o- refer to?
Lymph
What does the prefix Mamm-, Mast/o- refer to?
Breast
What does the prefix Mening/o- refer to?
Meninges
What does the prefix Muscul/o- refer to?
Muscle
What does the prefix My/o- refer to?
Muscle
What does the prefix Myel/o- refer to?
Spinal cord or bone marrow
What does the prefix Nephr/o- refer to?
Kidney
What does the prefix Neur/i-, Neur/o- refer to?
Nerve
What does the prefix Oculo- refer to?
Eye
What does the prefix Onco- refer to?
Tumor; Bulk; Volume
What does the prefix Onych/o- refer to?
Fingernail; Toenail
What does the prefix Oo- refer to?
Egg; Ovary
What does the prefix Oophor/o- refer to?
Ovary
What does the prefix Op-, Opt- refer to?
Vision
What does the prefix Ophthalm/o- refer to?
Eye
What does the prefix Orchid/o-, Orchio- refer to?
Testis
What does the prefix Orth/o- refer to?
Straight; Normal; Correct
What does the prefix Osseo- refer to?
Bony
What does the prefix Ossi- refer to?
Bone
What does the prefix Ost-, Oste/o- refer to?
Bone
What does the prefix Ot/o- refer to?
Ear
What does the prefix Ovar/i-, Ovario-, Ovi-, Ovo- refer to?
Ovary
What does the prefix Phalang- refer to?
Phalanx
What does the prefix Pharyng/o- refer to?
Pharynx; Throat
What does the prefix Phleb/o- refer to?
Vein
What does the prefix Phren/i-, Phreno-, Phrenico- refer to?
Diaphragm
What does the prefix Pleur-, Pleur/a-, Pleur/o- refer to?
Rib, pleura
What does the prefix Pneum/a-, Pneumat/o- refer to?
Air; Lung
What does the prefix Proct/o- refer to?
Anus; Rectum
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Laryng/o-
Laryngitis
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Lingu/o-
Lingual tonsil
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Lip/o-
Lipolysis
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Lymph/o-
Lymphocyte
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Mamm-, Mast/o-
Mammary glands
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Mening/o-
Meningitis
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Muscul/o-
Musculoskeletal
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix My/o-
Myocardium
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Myel/o-
Myelin
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Nephr/o-
Nephron
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Neur/i-, Neur/o-
Neuron
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Oculo-
Oculomotor nerve
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Onco-
Oncogene
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Onych/o-
Onychodystrophy
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Oo-
Oocyte
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Oophor/o-
Oophorectomy
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Op-, Opt-
Optic nerve
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Ophthalm/o-
Ophthalmic artery
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Orchid/o-, Orchio-
Orchidectomy
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Orth/o-
Orthostatic
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Osseo-
Osseous tissue
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Ossi-
Ossicles
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Ost-, Oste/o-
Osteoporosis
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Ot/o-
Otolaryngologist
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Ovar/i-, Ovario-, Ovi-, Ovo-
Ovarian follicle
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Phalang-
Phalanges
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Pharyng/o-
Pharyngeal tonsil
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Phleb/o-
Phlebotomist
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Phren/i-, Phreno-, Phrenico-
Phrenic nerve
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Pleur-, Pleur/a-, Pleur/o-
Pleural cavity
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Pneum/a-, Pneumat/o-
Pneumonia
Give an example of a medical term that includes the prefix Proct/o-
Proctoscopy
What does the prefix ‘Prostat-‘ mean?
Prostate
What does the prefix ‘Pseudo-‘ mean?
False
What does the prefix ‘Psych/o-, Psyche-‘ refer to?
Mind
What does the prefix ‘Radio-‘ indicate?
Radiation; Radius
What does the prefix ‘Ren/o-‘ refer to?
Kidney
What does the prefix ‘Retin-‘ pertain to?
Retina (of the eye)
What does the prefix ‘Rhin/o-‘ mean?
Nose
What does the prefix ‘Salping/o-‘ mean?
Tube
What does the prefix ‘Sarco-‘ signify?
Muscular; Flesh-like
What does the prefix ‘Schiz/o-‘ refer to?
Split; Cleft
What does the prefix ‘Sclera-, Sclero-‘ mean?
Hardness
What does the prefix ‘Sigmoid/o-‘ refer to?
Sigmoid colon
What does the prefix ‘Sperma-, Spermo-, Spermato-‘ mean?
Sperm
What does the prefix ‘Splen/o-‘ indicate?
Spleen
What does the prefix ‘Sten/o-‘ signify?
Narrowed; Blocked
What does the prefix ‘Stern-‘ refer to?
Sternum
What does the prefix ‘Stom/a-, Stomat/o-‘ mean?
Mouth
What does the prefix ‘Thorac/o-, Thoracico-‘ refer to?
Chest
What does the prefix ‘Thromb/o-‘ signify?
Blood clot
What does the prefix ‘Thyr/o-‘ refer to?
Thyroid gland
What does the prefix ‘Trache/o-‘ mean?
Trachea
What does the prefix ‘Tympan/o-‘ refer to?
Eardrum
What does the prefix ‘Ur/o-‘ indicate?
Urine
What does the prefix ‘Vagin-‘ mean?
Vagina
What does the prefix ‘Varic/o-‘ refer to?
Duct; Blood vessel
What does the prefix ‘Vasculo-‘ signify?
Blood vessel
What does the prefix ‘Ven/o-‘ mean?
Vein
What does the prefix ‘Vertbr-‘ refer to?
Vertebra; Spine
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Prostat-‘
Prostatectomy
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Pseudo-‘
Pseudostratified
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Psych/o-‘
Psychiatrist
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Radio-‘
Radioisotopes
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Ren/o-‘
Renal cortex
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Retin-‘
Retinitis pigmentosa
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Rhin/o-‘
Rhinoscope
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Salping/o-‘
Salpingo-oophorectomy
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Sarco-‘
Sarcomere
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Schiz/o-‘
Schizophrenia
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Sclera-‘
Sclerosis
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Sigmoid/o-‘
Sigmoidoscopy
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Sperma-‘
Spermatocyte
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Splen/o-‘
Splenomegaly
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Sten/o-‘
Stenosis
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Stern-‘
Sternoclavicular joint
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Stom/a-‘
Stomatitis
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Thorac/o-‘
Thoracic cavity
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Thromb/o-‘
Thrombolytic
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Thyr/o-‘
Thyroiditis
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Trache/o-‘
Trachealis
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Tympan/o-‘
Tympanic membrane
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Ur/o-‘
Urologist
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Vagin-‘
Vaginal
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Varic/o-‘
Varicose veins
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Vasculo-‘
Vasculitis
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Ven/o-‘
Venae cavae
Give an example of a medical term that uses the prefix ‘Vertbr-‘
Vertebral column
