Prefix-Suffix A&P Flashcards
A- / An- / Anano, not, against
Anaphylaxis is a severe, possibly fatal allergic reaction.
Dia- complete
A diagnosis is a complete definition of an ailment or disease
Ecto-
outer, outside
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo implants outside the uterus
Hyper-
too much, excessive
Hyperventilation is rapid breathing that can cause dizziness or breathlessness, as more CO2 is removed from the blood than the body can produce.
Hypo-
too little, below normal
Hypoglycemia is a medical emergency in which blood glucose drops to an unsafe level and cannot adequately fuel the body.
Peri-
around, surrounding
The peritonium is the transparent tissue that lines the abdominal wall and most of the abdominal organs.
Pro-
before, in front
The prostate is named for its placement before the urinary bladder.
Retro- behind
The retroperitoneum is the space between the posterior abdominal wall and the peritoneum. The kidneys and the head, neck, and body of the pancreas are in this space.
Sub- below
A subaortic stenosis is an obstruction in the left ventricle below the aortic valve.
Trans- through, across
An organ transplant is a procedure in which an organ is moved from one body to another.
What’s a Suffix?
A suffix is a word added to the end of another word to change its meaning.
-algia pain
Fibromyalgia is a common ailment in which a person experiences chronic, widespread pain.
-cyte cell
A lymphocyte is a white blood cell that acts as part of the immune system.
-ectomy removal
Appendectomy, the removal of the appendix, is the most commonly performed emergency surgery in the United States.
-emia
blood condition
To help treat anemia, or low blood iron, include leafy greens, red meat, and legumes in one’s diet.
