Medical prefixes and suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
A-, an-
A
lack of or without
2
Q
Retro-
A
behind or backward
3
Q
-itis
A
signifies inflammation
4
Q
-osis
A
indicates something that is abnormal
5
Q
Poly-
A
many
6
Q
-lysis
A
decomposition, destruction, or breaking down
7
Q
Dys-
A
abnormal, difficult, or painful.
8
Q
-pathy
A
disease or disease process
9
Q
-otomy
A
to cut into
10
Q
-ation
A
indicates a process
11
Q
Micro-
A
small in size
12
Q
-plasty
A
surgical repair
13
Q
-ology
A
the study of a particular concentration
14
Q
-ismus
A
indicates a spasm or contraction
15
Q
Pseudo-
A
false or deceptive, usually in regard to appearance
