Medical Prefixes D's E's F's G's Quizlet Flashcards
1
Q
carcino- cancer
A
Example : carcinoid
2
Q
cardio- heart
A
Example : cardiology
3
Q
cephalo- head
A
Examples : Cephalocele, Cephalogram, Cephalohematoma
4
Q
cerebello- cerebellum
A
Example : cerebellospinal
5
Q
chole- bile
A
Examples : cholemia, cholecystitis
6
Q
cholangio- bile vessel
A
Example : cholangiopancreatography
7
Q
cholecysto- gallbladder
A
Example : cholecystopexy
8
Q
cide- causing death
A
Examples : pesticide, homicide
9
Q
circum- around
A
Example : circumcision
10
Q
cranio- skull, cranium
A
Example : craniology
11
Q
de- from, down, not
A
Example : dehydrate
12
Q
deci-, one-tenth
A
Example : deciliter
13
Q
demi- half
A
Example : demisemiquaver
14
Q
derm-, dermo- skin
A
Examples : dermatology,
15
Q
dextro- right
A
Example : dextrorotation
16
Q
di-, diplo- double, twice
A
Example : dextrocardia
17
Q
dis- negative, absence of
A
Example : dissection
