Quiz 6 (Ch 11 and 12): Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots Flashcards
Root: bi/o
life or living organism
ex: biology - the study of living organisms
Root: uret
ureter (muscular ducts that propel urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder)
ex: ureterectomy - surgical removal of a ureter, often performed in cases of severe blockage or cancer
Root: phot/o
light
ex: photoreceptor - cells in the retina that respond to light
ex: phototherapy - a medical treatment that involves exposure to light
Root: crine
secretion or separation
ex: endocrine - glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Root: surg
surgery
ex: surgical - pertaining to or involving surgery
Root: nitr/o
nitrogen or nitrogen-containing compounds
ex: nitrogenous waste - referring to waste products containing nitrogen that are excreted from the body, particularly in urine
Root: didymis
refers to the testes, which are the male repoductive glands responsible for producing sperm and hormones such as testosterone
ex: didymitis - inflammation of the testes, often caused by infection or injury
Root: cyst
sac or bladder, often containing fluid
ex: cystectomy - surgical removal of a cyst
Root: vas
vessel or duct
ex: vasectomy - surgical procedure for male sterilization
Root: acid/o
acidity or sourness
ex: acidosis - a medical condition characterized by an excessive acidity of body fluids
Prefix: in
not, without
ex: inactive - not active or functioning
ex: inability - the state of being unable to do something
Prefix: bi
two, double
ex: bilateral - pertaining to both sides
Prefix: para
beside, beyond
ex: parathyroid - pertaining to glands located near or adjacent to the thyroid gland
Prefix: anti
against, opposed to
ex: antibiotic - a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms like bacteria
Prefix: supra
above, beyond
ex: supraventricular - pertaining to a region or activity occurring above the ventricles of the heart
