Combining, Suffix, and Prefixes Flashcards
Combining Forms
dent/o, dent/i, odont/o
tooth
maxill/o
Combining Forms
upper jaw
mandibul/o
Combining Forms
lower jaw
gnath/o
Combining Forms
jaw
or/o, stomat/o
Combining Forms
-mouth
cheil/o
Combining Forms
lip
lingu/o, gloss/o
Combining Forms
tounge
gingiv/o
Combining Forms
gingiva (gums)
ment/o
Combining Forms
chin
bucc/o
Combining Forms
cheek
dentin/o
Combining Forms
dentin
orth/o
Combining Forms
straight, straighten or correct
ped/o
Combining Forms
child
prosth/e/o
Combining Forms
to add
palat/o
Combining Forms
palate
Prefixes
a-, an-
without
Prefixes
anti-
against
Prefixes
auto-
self
Prefixes
dys-
bad, painful, difficult
Prefixes
ecto-
outside, outer
Prefixes
endo-
inside, inner
Prefixes
epi-
over, upon
Prefixes
eu-
good, well
Prefixes
ex-
from, out from, out of (ex. exothermic heat coming out)
Prefixes
extra-
outside of, beyond, in addition (ex. extraordinary - beyond ordinary)
Prefixes
hyper-
above, excessive, more than normal (ex. hyperactive kids excessive activity)
Prefixes
hypo-
under, less than normal
Prefixes
peri-
around
Prefixes
pre-, pro-
before, in front of
Prefixes
semi-
half
Prefixes
supra-, super-
above, over, more than normal
Prefixes
syn-
with, together
Suffixes–Nouns
ia, -y
condition, process
Suffixes–Nouns
-ist
one who specializes in
Suffixes–Nouns
-itis
inflammation
Suffixes–Nouns
-ma
tumor neolasm
Suffixes–Nouns
-or
one who
Suffixes–Nouns
-osis
abnormal condition
Suffixes–Nouns
-algia
pain
Suffixes–Nouns
-ology
the study of
Suffixes–Nouns
-emia
blood condition
Suffixes–Nouns
-penia
deficiency, lack of
Suffixes–Nouns
-otomy
incision (glossotomy - incision into the tongue)
Suffixes–Nouns
-ectomy
excision (glossectomy - removal of tongue)
Suffixes–Nouns
-ic, -al, -ac, -ar
pertaining to
Suffixes–Nouns
-ous
pertaining to, containing
Suffixes–Nouns
-oid
resembling
Suffixes–Nouns
-itic
pertaining to inflammation
Suffixes–Nouns
-itoid
resembling inflammation
Tooth Surfaces
Proximal (interproximal)
Mesial
Toward the midline
Tooth Surfaces
Occlusal/incisal
Posterior
surface facing opposite arch–chewing
Tooth Surfaces
Lingual
facing the tongue
Tooth Surfaces
Facial, labial, buccal
facing the lips or cheek
Tooth Surfaces
Cervical
near the CEJ
Tooth Surfaces
Direct
“center” of the surface
Tooth Morphology
Cusp
elevation on the tooth crown
Tooth Morphology
Cungulum
lingual elevation
Tooth Morphology
Ridge
linear elevation on tooth
Tooth Morphology
Fossa
shallow depression; concavity
Tooth Morphology
Developmental grooves
separate lobes
Tooth Morphology
Tubercule
small elevation of enamel on the crown (smaller than cusp)
Bone Terminology
Foramen
short, window-like opening (in bone)
Bone Terminology
Fossa
depression
Bone Terminology
Tuberosity
large, rough prominence
Bone Terminology
Tubercle
small elevation
Bone Terminology
Process
any prominence
Bone Terminology
Sinus
air-filled cavities
Bone Terminology
Canal/meatus
long, narrow opening (in bone)
Anatomical Terminology
Medial
toward the midline
Anatomical Terminology
Lateral
away from the midline
Anatomical Terminology
Posterior
back
Anatomical Terminology
Anterior
front
Anatomical Terminology
Superior
top
Anatomical Terminology
Inferior
bottom
Directional Word
dors
back, dorsal surface of something
Directional Word
ventr
belly, front surface of something
Directional Word
cephal
head
Directional Word
caud
tail like structure
Tooth Surfaces
Occlusal/incisal
Anterior
surface facing opposite arch–cutting
Tooth Surfaces
Proximal (interproximal)
Distal
Away from the midline
