Prefixes and Suffixes used in the Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What does the prefix “cyte” mean?
A
2
Q
What does the prefix “hyper” mean?
A
Excessive/ Above
3
Q
What does the prefix “Hypo” mean?
A
Below
4
Q
What does the prefix “ecto” mean?
A
Outside
5
Q
What does the prefix “endo” mean?
A
Within
6
Q
What does the prefix “epi” mean?
A
Upon/ Over/ On
7
Q
What does the suffix “itis” mean?
A
Inflammation
8
Q
What does the suffix “clast” mean?
A
Breaks
9
Q
What does the suffix “blast” mean?
A
Immature
10
Q
What does the suffix “crine” mean?
A
Separate/ Secrete
11
Q
What does the suffix “phagia” mean?
A
Swallowing/ Eating
