Medical Terminologies Flashcards
Identifies subdivision or part of the central meaning of the term
Prefix
Identifies the central meaning of the term
Root word
Modifies the central meaning if the word based on what or who is interacting with the body part or what is happening to it
Suffix
Prefix; Lack or without something
A- or An
Prefix; Something painful, difficult, or abnormal
Dys-
Prefix; above, beyond, or excessive compared to a normal amount
Hyper-
Prefix; below, beneath or deficient compared to a normal amount
Hypo-
Prefix; many or multiple
Poly-
Rootword; pertains to cell
Cyto
Rootword; associated with skin
Derma
Rootword; associated with blood
Hemat/o
Rootword; to secrete
Crin/o
Rootword; sensation
Esthisi/o
Rootword; old age
Ger/o and Geront/o
Rootword; intestine
Enter/o
Rootword; tumor
Onc/o
Rootword; ear
Ot/o
Suffix; surgical removal of a body part
-ectomy
Suffix; conditions related to the blood
-emia
Suffix; breaking down, decomposition, or destruction of a body part
-lysis