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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What is Medical Terminology ?

A

language used to describe the human body and associate components, conditions, disease, disorders, procedures, and process

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what is the root part of a term ?

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the part that gives meaning to the med term

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what is the prefix of a term ?

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the part added in front of a root word

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what is the suffix of a term ?

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the part that is added to the end of a root word

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what is a combing vowel ?

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it is what combines a root to a root or a root to a suffix

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For the affix: a/an
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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a/an
Relating to: Without
Prefix
Anaerobic

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For the affix: ab
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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ab
Relating to: away from
Prefix
Abduction

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For the affix: ad
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: ad
Relating to: toward
Prefix
Adduction

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For the affix: aden
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: aden
Relating to: gland
Prefix
Adenocytes

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For the affix: adipo
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: adipo
Relating to: fat
Prefix
Adipose

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For the affix: adreno
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: adreno
Relating to: Adrenal glands
Prefix
Adrenaline

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For the affix: -al
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: -al
Relating to: related to
Suffix
Axial

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For the affix: -algia
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: -algia
Relating to: pain
can be both a prefix or suffix
Arthralgia

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For the affix: andro
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: andro
Relating to: male
Prefix
androgen

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For the affix: angio
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: angio
Relating to: vessel
Prefix
Angiogenesis

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For the affix: ante
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: ante
Relating to: towards front
Prefix
Anterior

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For the affix: anti
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: anti
Relating to: prevent, oppose, or against
Prefix
Antihistamine

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For the affix: arter
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: arter
Relating to: artery
Prefix
Arteriosclerosis

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For the affix: arthro
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: arthro
Relating to: joints of the human body Prefix
Arthritis

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For the affix: aspir
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: aspir
Relating to: removal
Prefix
Aspiration

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For the affix: audi
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: audi
Relating to: hearing or sound
Prefix
Auditory

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For the affix: auri
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: auri
Relating to: ear
Prefix
Auricular

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For the affix: axill
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: axill
Relating to: armpit
Prefix
axillary Nerve

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For the affix: bacteri
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: bacteri
Relating to: bacteria
Prefix
bactericides

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For the affix: baro
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: baro
Relating to: pressure
Prefix
barometer

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For the affix: branchi
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: branchi
Relating to: arm
Prefix
branchial Artery

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For the affix: brady
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: brady
Relating to: slowing
Prefix
Bradycardia

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For the affix: bronchi
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: bronchi
Relating to: bronchus
Prefix
bronchitis

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For the affix: bi
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: bi
Relating to: two
Prefix
biceps

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For the affix: burs
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: burs
Relating to: bursae
Prefix
bursitis

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For the affix: carcino
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: carcino
Relating to: cancer
Prefix
carocinogenic

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For the affix: cardio
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: cardio
Relating to: heart
Prefix
caridology

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For the affix: cardium
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cardium
Relating to: heart
Suffix
Epicardium

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For the affix: carp
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: carp
Relating to: carpal bones
Prefix
Caarpals

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For the affix: -centesis
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: -centesis
Relating to: perforation
Suffix
Paracentesis

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For the affix: cephalic
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: cephalic
Relating to: head
Suffix
Hydrocephalic

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For the affix: cephalo
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cephalo
Relating to: head
Prefix
Cephalic Vein

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For the affix: Chondro
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: chondro
Relating to: cartilage
Prefix
Chondromalacia

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For the affix: Chol
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: chol
Relating to: bile
Prefix
Cholecystectomy

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For the affix: -cidal
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: -cidal
Relating to: killing in nature
Suffix
Bactericidal

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For the affix: -clast
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: -clast
Relating to: break into fragments
Suffix
Osteoclast

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For the affix: contra
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: contra
Relating to: opposite or against
Prefix
condraindication

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For the affix: costo
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: costo
Relating to: rib
Prefix
Costal Cartilage

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For the affix: -constrict
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: constrict
Relating to: narrowing
Suffix
Vasoconstriction

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Q

For the affix: cryo
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cryo
Relating to: cold
Prefix
Cryotherapy

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For the affix: cutane
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cutane
Relating to: skin
Prefix
Cutaneous

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For the affix: cyano
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

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For the affix: cyano
Relating to: blue color
Prefix
Cyanosis

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For the affix: Cysto
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cysto
Relating to: urinary bladder
Prefix
cystoscopy

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For the affix: -cytes
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cytes
Relating to: cell
Prefix, Suffix
Osteocytes

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For the affix: cyto
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: cyto
Relating to: cell
Suffix, Prefix
cytology

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For the affix: dent
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: dent
Relating to: teeth
Prefix
Dental

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For the affix: dermato
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: dermato
Relating to: skin
Prefix
Dermatologist

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For the affix: dextr
Relating to ______
Suffix or Prefix
give an example

A

For the affix: dextr
Relating to: right side
Prefix
Dextrocardiac

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For the affix: dia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

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For the affix: dia
Relating to: throughout or complete
Prefix
diagnosis

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For the affix: -dipsia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -dipsia
Relating to: thirst
Suffix
Polydipsia

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For the affix: dors
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

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For the affix: dors
Relating to: back or behind
Prefix
dorsal

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Q

For the affix: -dynia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -dynia
Relating to: painful
Suffix
Urodynia

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For the affix: dys
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

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For the affix: dys
Relating to: difficult
Prefix
Dysphagia

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For the affix: -eal
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -eal
Relating to: related to
Suffix
esophageal

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For the affix: -ectomy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -ectomy
Relating to: surgical removal of a body part
Suffix
Hysterectomy

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For the affix: -emesis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -emesis
Relating to: vomit
Suffix
Hyperemesis

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For the affix: encephalo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: encephalo
Relating to: brain
Prefix
enchephalography

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For the affix: endo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: endo
Relating to: internal
Prefix
Endothelium

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Q

For the affix: entero/i
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: entero/i
Relating to: intestine
Prefix
Enteritis

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For the affix: epi
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: epi
Relating to: above or upon
Prefix
Epidermis

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For the affix: Erythr
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: Erythr
Relating to: red
Prefix
Erythrocytes

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For the affix: esthesi
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: esthesi
Relating to: sensation
Suffix
Anaesthesia

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For the affix: faci
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: faci
Relating to: face
Prefix
Facial Nerve

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For the affix: ex
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: ex
Relating to: outer
Prefix
Exoderm

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For the affix: fossa
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: fossa
Relating to: hollow area
Prefix
Fossa Ovalis

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For the affix: fungi
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: fungi
Relating to: fungus
Prefix
Fungal Infection

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For the affix: gastr
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: gastr
Relating to: stomach
Prefix
Gastritis

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For the affix: genu
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: genu
Relating to: knee
Prefix
Genu Recurvatum

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Q

For the affix: -gnosis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -gnosis
Relating to: knowloedge
Suffix
Prognosis

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For the affix: gonio
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: gnonio
Relating to: angle
Prefix
Goniometry

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Q

For the affix: -gram
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -gram
Relating to: record or image
Suffix
Electrocardiogram

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For the affix: -graph
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -graph
Relating to: generating or recording
Prefix or Suffix
Electrocardiograph

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For the affix: -graphy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -graphy
Relating to: recording process or technique
Suffix
Electrocardiography

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Q

For the affix: gynae
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: gynae
Relating to: female
Prefix
Gynaecology

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Q

For the affix: hemat
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hemat
Relating to: blood
Prefix
Hematology

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Q

For the affix: hemo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hemo
Relating to: blood
Prefix
hemoglobin

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Q

For the affix: hemi
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hemi
Relating to: half
Prefix
hemiplegia

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Q

For the affix: hepat
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hepat
Relating to: liver
Prefix
hepatocytes

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Q

For the affix: herni
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: herni
Relating to: hernia
Prefix
herniorrhaphy

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Q

For the affix: hetero
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hetero
Relating to: different
Prefix
heterogenous

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Q

For the affix: histo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: histo
Relating to: tissue
Prefix
Histology

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Q

For the affix: hydro
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hydro
Relating to: water
Prefix
Hydrophobic

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Q

For the affix: hyper
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hyper
Relating to: extreme, beyond
Prefix
hypertension

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Q

For the affix: hypo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hypo
Relating to: below or under
Prefix
Hypotension

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Q

For the affix: hyster
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: hyster
Relating to: uterus
Prefix
Hysterectomy

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Q

For the affix: infra
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: infra
Relating to: beneath or below
Prefix
Infraspinatus

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Q

For the affix: inter
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: inter
Relating to: between
Prefix
Intercostal

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Q

For the affix: intra
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: intra
Relating to: within
Prefix
intramuscular

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Q

For the affix: immu
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: immu
Relating to: protection or immune
Prefix
Immune System

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Q

For the affix: ipsi
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: ipsi
Relating to: same
Prefix
Ipsilateral

94
Q

For the affix: -ism
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -ism
Relating to: disease, condition, disorder
Suffix
Parkinsonism

95
Q

For the affix: iso
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: iso
Relating to: same
Prefix
Isometric

96
Q

For the affix: -itis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -itis
Relating to: inflammation
Suffix
Osteoarthritis

97
Q

For the affix: kinesio
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: kinesio
Relating to: movement
Prefix
Kinesiology

98
Q

For the affix: lact
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: lact
Relating to: lactic or milk
Prefix
Lactose Intolerance

99
Q

For the affix: laparo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: laparo
Relating to: abdomen
Prefix
laparotomy

100
Q

For the affix: leuko
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: leuko
Relating to: white
Prefix
leukocytes

101
Q

For the affix: levo or laevo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: levo or laevo
Relating to: left
Prefix
levocardia

102
Q

For the affix: lipo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: lipo
Relating to: fat
Prefix
Lipoma (tumor made of fat tissue)

103
Q

For the affix: -logy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -logy
Relating to: study of
Suffix
Cardiology

104
Q

For the affix: -lysis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -lysis
Relating to: destruction
Suffix
Spondylolysis (small crack b/w vertabrae)

105
Q

For the affix: macr
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: macr
Relating to: large
Prefix
macrophage

106
Q

For the affix: -malacia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -malacia
Relating to: abnormal softening
Suffix
Osteomalacia

107
Q

For the affix: mammo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: mammo
Relating to: breast
Prefix
Mammogram

108
Q

For the affix: -megaly
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -megaly
Relating to: enlargement
Suffix
Cardiomegaly

109
Q

For the affix: melano
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: melano
Relating to: black
Prefix
Melanocytes

110
Q

For the affix: -metry
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -metry
Relating to: measure
Suffix
Telemetry

111
Q

For the affix: micro
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: micro
Relating to: small
Prefix
microorganisms

112
Q

For the affix: mono
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: mono
Relating to: one
Prefix
monoplegia

113
Q

For the affix: morpho
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: morpho
Relating to: shape or character
Prefix
Morphology

114
Q

For the affix: muscul
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: muscul
Relating to: muscle
Prefix
musculoskeletal System

115
Q

For the affix: myo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: myo
Relating to: muscle
Prefix
Myology

116
Q

For the affix: myco
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: myco
Relating to: fungus
Prefix
mycobacteriosis

117
Q

For the affix: naso
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: naso
Relating to: nose
Prefix
nasopharynx

118
Q

For the affix: necro
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: necro
Relating to: death
Prefix
necrosis

119
Q

For the affix: neo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: neo
Relating to: new
Prefix
Neoplasm

120
Q

For the affix: nephro
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: nephro
Relating to: kidney
Prefix
Nephrology

121
Q

For the affix: nerv
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: nerv
Relating to: nerves
Prefix
nerve

122
Q

For the affix: neur
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: neur
Relating to: nervous system
Prefix
neuritis

123
Q

For the affix: nocti
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: nocti
Relating to: night
Prefix
nocturnal

124
Q

For the affix: ocul
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: ocul
Relating to: eye
Prefix
Oculomotor nerve

125
Q

For the affix: odyn
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: odyn
Relating to: pain
Prefix
Odynophagia

126
Q

For the affix: -oma
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -oma
Relating to: tumor
Suffix
Carcinoma

127
Q

For the affix: onco
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: onco
Relating to: tumor
Prefix
Oncology

128
Q

For the affix: ophthal
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: Ophthal
Relating to: eye
Prefix
Ophthalmology

129
Q

For the affix: Opistho
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: Opistho
Relating to: behind
Prefix
Opisthotonic Posturing

130
Q

For the affix: -osis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -osis
Relating to: condition, disease, or disorder
Prefix
Osteoporosis

131
Q

For the affix: Osteo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: Osteo
Relating to: bone
Prefix
Osteocytes

132
Q

For the affix: para
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: para
Relating to: beside
Prefix
Parathyroid Gland

133
Q

For the affix: -paresis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -paresis
Relating to: weakness
Suffix
Hemiparesis

134
Q

For the affix: patho
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: patho
Relating to: disease
Prefix
Pathology

135
Q

For the affix: -pathy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -pathy
Relating to: disorder
Suffix
Osteopathy

136
Q

For the affix: pedo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: pedo
Relating to: child
Prefix
Pediatric

137
Q

For the affix: -penia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -penia
Relating to: deficiency
Suffix
Lecopenia

138
Q

For the affix: per
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: per
Relating to: through or completely
Prefix
Perforation

139
Q

For the affix: peri
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: peri
Relating to: surrounding or around
Prefix
Pericaridium

140
Q

For the affix: phagia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: phagia
Relating to: eating
Suffix
Dsyphagia

141
Q

For the affix: -phasia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -phasia
Relating to: speech
Suffix
Aphasia

142
Q

For the affix: phleb
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: phleb
Relating to: vein
Prefix
Phlebotomy

143
Q

For the affix: -phobia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -phobia
Relating to: fear of
Suffix
Hydrophobia

144
Q

For the affix: -physis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -physis
Relating to: growth
Suffix
Osteophysis

145
Q

For the affix: -plasm
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -plasm
Relating to: develop
Suffix
Neoplasm

146
Q

For the affix: -plasty
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -plasty
Relating to: reconstructive surgery
Suffix
Angioplasty

147
Q

For the affix: -plegia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -plegia
Relating to: paralysis
Suffix
Hemiplegia

148
Q

For the affix: pneumo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: pneumo
Relating to: lungs
Prefix
Pneumonia

149
Q

For the affix: -pnea
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -pnea
Relating to: breathing
Suffix
Apena

150
Q

For the affix: post
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: post
Relating to: after
Prefix
Post-operative

151
Q

For the affix: pre
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: pre
Relating to: before
Prefix
Pre-operative

152
Q

For the affix: pulmo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: pulmo
Relating to: lungs
Prefix
Pulmonary

153
Q

For the affix: rhin
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: rhin
Relating to: nose
Prefix
Rhinoplasty

154
Q

For the affix: -rrhage
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -rrhage
Relating to: flow of discharge
Suffix
Hemorrhage

155
Q

For the affix: -rrhagia
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -rrhagia
Relating to: abnormal flow of discharge
Suffix
Hemorrhagia

156
Q

For the affix: -rrhaphy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -rrhaphy
Relating to: suture
Suffix
Herniorrhaphy

157
Q

For the affix: -rrhea
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -rrhea
Relating to: discharge
Suffix
Rhinorrhea

158
Q

For the affix: semi
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: semi
Relating to: half
Suffix
Semipermeable

159
Q

For the affix: sero
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: sero
Relating to: serum
Suffix
Serum

160
Q

For the affix: -scope
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -scope
Relating to: examining instrument
Suffix
Stethoscope

161
Q

For the affix: -scopy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -scopy
Relating to: use of examining instrument
Suffix
Arthroscopy

162
Q

For the affix: sinus
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: sinus
Relating to: cavity
Prefix
sinusitis

163
Q

For the affix: somato
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: somato
Relating to: part of the body
Prefix
Somatosensory

164
Q

For the affix: spondylo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: spondylo
Relating to: vertebra
Prefix
Spondylitis

165
Q

For the affix: -stasis
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -stasis
Relating to: slowing or stopping
Suffix
Hemostasis

166
Q

For the affix: steno
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: steno
Relating to: narrowing
Prefix
Stenosis

167
Q

For the affix: -stomy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -stomy
Relating to: a surgical procedure to create an opening
Suffix
Ostomy

168
Q

For the affix: sub
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: sub
Relating to: lower or under
Prefix
Sublingual

169
Q

For the affix: supra
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: supra
Relating to: above or over
Prefix
Supraspinatus Muscle

170
Q

For the affix: tachy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: tachy
Relating to: fast
Prefix
Tachycardia

171
Q

For the affix: tele
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: tele
Relating to: distance
Prefix
telemetry

172
Q

For the affix: teno
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: teno
Relating to: tendon
Prefix
tendinitis

173
Q

For the affix: tetra
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: tetra
Relating to: four
Prefix
Tetraplegia

174
Q

For the affix: thorac
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: thorac
Relating to: thorax or chest
Prefix
Thoracic Cavity

175
Q

For the affix: thrombo
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: thrombo
Relating to: blood clot
Prefix
Thrombosis

176
Q

For the affix: -tomy
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: -tomy
Relating to: surgical cut or incision
Suffix
Osteotomy

177
Q

For the affix: tox
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: tox
Relating to: toxin
Prefix or suffix
Toxicology

178
Q

For the affix: trans
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: trans
Relating to: across
Prefix
transplant

179
Q

For the affix: tri
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: tri
Relating to: three
Prefix
Trimester

180
Q

For the affix: tympa
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: tympa
Relating to: ear
Prefix
Tympanic Membrane

181
Q

For the affix: uni
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: uni
Relating to: one
Prefix
Unipolar

182
Q

For the affix: urina/o
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: urina/o
Relating to: urinary system
Prefix
Urinary System

183
Q

For the affix: uter
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: uter
Relating to: uterus (female)
Prefix
Uterus

184
Q

For the affix: v
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: vaso
Relating to: vessel
Prefix
Vasculitis

185
Q

For the affix: ven
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: ven
Relating to: vein
Prefix
Venipucture

186
Q

For the affix: vir
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: vir
Relating to: virus
Prefix
Virology

187
Q

For the affix: viscero
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: viscero
Relating to: organ
Prefix
Visceral Layer

188
Q

For the affix: vitro
Relating to:
Prefix or Suffix
give an example

A

For the affix: vitro
Relating to: glass
Prefix
Vitro fertilization

Patient Care Technician (6 decks)

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