Medical Terminology Flashcards
What does the prefix “brady-“ mean?
Slow
What does the the prefix “hypo-“ mean?
Below normal
What does “tachy-“ mean?
Fast
What does the suffix “-edema” mean?
Swelling
What does the suffix “itis” mean?
Inflammation
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
Removal of
What does the suffix “-phasia” mean?
Speaking
What does the suffix “-pnea” mean?
Breath
What does the suffix “-stenosis” mean?
Narrowing
What does the suffix “-pathy” mean?
Disease
What does the suffix “-megaly” mean?
Enlargement
What does onychotomy mean?
Incision into a nail
What does Rhinitis mean?
Inflammation of the nose
What does Oophorectomy mean?
Removal of the ovaries
What does Otoplasty mean?
Surgical repair of outer ear
What does Orchitis mean?
Inflammation of the testis
What does cystocele mean?
Hernia of the bladder
What does neuritis mean?
Inflammation of the nerves
What does thrombectomy mean?
Surgical removal of a blood clot
What does cyanosis mean?
Bluish or purplish coloration
