Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words of A&P

Question 1

a-

Answer 1

Without: Acellular (without cells)

Question 2

ab-

Answer 2

To take away: Abduct (to take away)

Question 3

acoust-

Answer 3

Hearing: Acoustic meatus (ear canal)

Question 4

acro-

Answer 4

Tip, peak: Acromion (tip of shoulder)

Question 5

ad-

Answer 5

Next To: Adduct (to bring a limb next to the body)

Question 6

adipo-

Answer 6

Fat: Adipose (fat tissue)

Question 7

-al

Answer 7

Relating to: Costal (relating to the ribs [ costa])

Question 8

alb-

Answer 8

White: Tunica albuginea (white layer)

Question 9

-algia

Answer 9

Pain: Neuralgia (nerve pain)

Question 10

an-

Answer 10

Without: Anaphylaxis (without protection-a systemic reaction)