Quiz 5 (Ch 9 and 10): Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots Flashcards
Root: corpus
body
ex: corpus callosum - a broad band of nerve fibers connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them
Root: diagnost*
decision
ex: diagnosis - the identification of a disease or condition based on signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests
Root: lapar/o*
abdomen in general
ex: laparotomy - a surgical incision made into the abdominal wall to gain access to the abdominal cavity
ex: laparocentesis - a procedure involving the insertion of a needy into the abdominal cavity
Root: periton/o
peritoneum, stretch over (membrane lining)
ex: peritonitis - inflammation of the peritoneum
ex: peritonectomy - surgical removal or excision of part or all of the peritoneum
Root: hallucin*
imagination
ex: hallucination
Root: path(et)
suffering
ex: pathology - the study of the nature and causes of diseases
ex: pathogen - a microorganism, such as a virus or parasite that causes disease to its host
Root: gastr/o*
stomach
ex: gastroenteritis - inflammation of the stomach and intestines
ex: gastrectomy - surgical removal of all or part of the stomach, often performed to treat stomach cancer
Root: aliment*
nourishment, food
ex: alimentation - the process of providing or receiving nourishment or food
ex: alimentary tract - digestive tract
Root: enter/o
intestine
ex: enteritis - inflammation of the small intestine
ex: enterectomy - surgical removal of a portion of the small intestine
ex: enterocolitis - inflammation of both the small intestine and the colon
Prefix: re*
again, back, backward
ex: reassess - to assess or evaluate again
ex: recur - to occur again
Prefix: sym
together
ex: symptom - a physical or mental feature indicating the presence of a disease
Prefix: sub*
below, under
ex: subconscious - below the level of consciousness, relating to thoughts, feelings not fully conscious
ex: substandard - below the usual or required standard
Prefix: endo
inside, within
ex: endocardium - the innermost layer of the heart, lining the chambers and valves
Prefix: com*
with, together
ex: community - a group of people living in the same area
ex: compatibility - the quality of being able to exist or work together
Prefix: quadri*
four
ex: quadriplegia - paralysis of all four limbs
ex: quadrennial - occurring every four years (election)
Prefix: mal
bad, difficult
ex: malnutrition - poor nutrition
Prefix: dia
complete
ex: diagnose - identify the nature and cause of a disease
Prefix: de*
without, out of, removal
ex: detoxity - remove toxins or harmful substances from the body, often through metabolic processes
Prefix: dis
away from
ex: dislocate - to move a bone from its normal position at a joint
Suffix: cele*
cave, hernia, swelling
ex: cystocele - a herniation of the bladder into the vagina
ex: myelocele - a type of spina bifida in which the spinal cord is exposed through a defect in the vertebral column
ex: hydrocele - a fluid-filled sac around the testicle
Suffix: stomy*
new opening
ex: colostomy - surgical creation of an opening in the trachea, typically through the neck
ex: urostomy - surgical creation of an opening in the urinary tract, typically diverting urine flow to the outside of the body
Suffix: ent
end result
ex: dependent - relying on someone or something else for support or aid
Suffix: ica
pertaining to
ex: anemia - condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells
Suffix: ase*
enzyme
ex: lactase - an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose into glucise and galactose
ex: lipase - an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into fatty accids and glycerol
Suffix: iatry*
treatment, field of medicine
psychiatry - branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical disorders
Suffix: ify
to become
ex: purify - to remove impurities or contaminates from something
Suffix: rrhoid*
flow
ex: hemorrhoid - swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus that become inflamed and swollen
Suffix: ence
forming, quality of, state of
ex: - existence - state or fact of being
