Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms

Question 1

a-, an-

Answer 1

Without

Question 2

ab-, abs-

Answer 2

From; away from; absent

Question 3

abdomin-, abdomino-

Answer 3

Abdomen

Question 4

abort-, aborto-

Answer 4

To miscarry

Question 5

acanth-, acantho-

Answer 5

Thorn; spine

Question 6

acous-, acoust-, acousto-

Answer 6

Hearing

Question 7

acro-

Answer 7

Extremity; top; extreme point

Question 8

actin-, actino-

Answer 8

Ray; some form of radiation

Question 9

ad-

Answer 9

Adherence; increase; toward

Question 10

-ad

Answer 10

Toward; in the direction of

Question 11

aden-, adeno-

Answer 11

Gland

Question 12

adip-, adipo-

Answer 12

Fat

Question 13

adrenal-, adrenalo-

Answer 13

Adrenal glands

Question 14

-aemia

Answer 14

Blood

Question 15

aer-, aero-

Answer 15

Air or gas

Question 16

-aesthesia, aesthesio-

Answer 16

Sensation

Question 17

af-

Answer 17

Toward

Question 18

-agogue

Answer 18

An agent that promotes the expulsion of a specific substance

Question 19

-agra

Answer 19

Sudden severe pain

Question 20

-al

Answer 20

relating to; an aldehyde

Question 21

albumin-, albumino

Answer 21

Albumin

Question 22

-algesia, -algia

Answer 22

Suffering; pain

Question 23

algi-

Answer 23

Pain

Question 24

all-

Answer 24

Other

Question 25

allo-

Answer 25

Other

Question 26

amb-, ambi-

Answer 26

Both; on both sides; around; about

Question 27

amph-, amphi-, ampho-

Answer 27

Both; on both sides; on all sides; double; around; about

Question 28

ana-, an-

Answer 28

Up; against; back

Question 29

andro-

Answer 29

Man; Male; masculine

Question 30

angi-, angio-

Answer 30

Blood or lymph vessels

Question 31

aniso-

Answer 31

Unequal; asymmetrical; dissimilar

Question 32

ankyl-, ankylo-

Answer 32

Crooked; bent; fusion or growing together of parts

Question 33

ante-

Answer 33

Before

Question 34

antero-

Answer 34

Anterior, front, before

Question 35

anthropo-

Answer 35

Human beings; human life

Question 36

ant-, anti-

Answer 36

Against

Question 37

antr-, antro-

Answer 37

Antrum

Question 38

apo-

Answer 38

From; derived from; separated from; opposed

Question 39

arch-, arche-, archi-

Answer 39

First; principal; beginning; original

Question 40

anteri-, anterio-

Answer 40

Artery

Question 41

arthr-, arthro-

Answer 41

Joint

Question 42

-ase

Answer 42

Enzyme

Question 43

-asis, -esis, -iasis, -isis, -sis

Answer 43

Condition; pathological state

Question 44

astro-

Answer 44

Star; star-shaped

Question 45

atelo-

Answer 45

Imperfect; incomplete

Question 46

ather-, athero-

Answer 46

Fatty plaque

Question 47

atmo-

Answer 47

Steam; vapor

Question 48

atreto-

Answer 48

Absence of an opening

Question 49

aut-, auto-

Answer 49

Self

Question 50

axio-

Answer 50

Axis, the long axis of a tooth

Question 51

axo-

Answer 51

Axis, axon

Question 52

azot-, azoto-

Answer 52

Nitrogenous compounds

Question 53

bacteri-, bacterio-

Answer 53

Bacteria; bacterium

Question 54

balan-, balano-

Answer 54

Glans clitoridis, glans penis

Question 55

bar-, baro-

Answer 55

Weight; pressure

Question 56

basi-, basio-

Answer 56

Base; foundation

Question 57

bi-, bis-

Answer 57

Bile

Question 58

bio-

Answer 58

Life

Question 59

blast-, -blast

Answer 59

Germ; bud; embryonic state of development

Question 60

blenn-, blenno-

Answer 60

Mucus

Question 61

blephar-, blepharo-

Answer 61

Eyelid

Question 62

brachio-

Answer 62

Arm

Question 63

brachy-

Answer 63

Short

Question 64

brady-

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Slow

Question 65

brom-, bromo-

Answer 65

Bromine

Question 66

bronch-, bronchi-, broncho-

Answer 66

Airway

Question 67

bronchiol-, bronchiolo-

Answer 67

Bronchiole

Question 68

calc-, calco-

Answer 68

Calcium

Question 69

calcan-, calcaneo-

Answer 69

Calcaneum (heel bone)

Question 70

carcin-, carcino-

Answer 70

Cancer

Question 71

cardi-, cardio-

Answer 71

Heart

Question 72

carpo-

Answer 72

Carpus

Question 73

cary-, caryo-

Answer 73

Nucleus; nut

Question 74

cat-, cata-, cath-, kat-, kata-

Answer 74

Down; downward; destructive; against; according to

Question 75

cel-, celo-

Answer 75

Tumor; hernia; cavity

Question 76

-cele

Answer 76

Tumor; swelling; hernia

Question 77

cent-

Answer 77

Hundred

Question 78

cephal-, cephalo-

Answer 78

Head

Question 79

cerebell-, cerebello-

Answer 79

Cerebellum

Question 80

cervic-, cervico-

Answer 80

Neck; the neck of an organ

Question 81

cheil-, cheilo-

Answer 81

Lip; lips

Question 82

chem-, chemo-

Answer 82

Chemical; drug

Question 83

chil-, chilo-

Answer 83

Lip; lips

Question 84

chir-, chiro-

Answer 84

Hand

Question 85

chlor-, chloro-

Answer 85

Green

Question 86

chol-, chole-

Answer 86

Bile; gall

Question 87

cholangi-, cholangio-

Answer 87

Bile vessel

Question 88

cholecyst-, cholecysto-

Answer 88

Gallbladder

Question 89

choledoch-, choledocho-

Answer 89

Bile duct

Question 90

chondr-, chondro-

Answer 90

Cartilage

Question 91

chrom-, chromo-

Answer 91

Color

Question 92

-cide

Answer 92

Causing death

Question 93

cine-

Answer 93

Movement

Question 94

circum-

Answer 94

Around

Question 95

clavicul-, claviculo-

Answer 95

Clavicle

Question 96

-cle, -cule

Answer 96

Little

Question 97

cleid-, cleido-

Answer 97

Clavicle

Question 98

co-, com-, con-

Answer 98

Together

Question 99

colp-, colpo-

Answer 99

Vagina

Question 100

contra-

Answer 100

Against; opposite

Question 101

crani-, cranio-

Answer 101

Skull; cranium

Question 102

cry-, cryo-

Answer 102

Cold

Question 103

-cusia, -cusis

Answer 103

Hearing

Question 104

cyan-, cyano-

Answer 104

Blue

Question 105

cycl-, cyclo-

Answer 105

Circular; cyclical; ciliary body of the eye

Question 106

cyst-, cysto-, -cyst

Answer 106

Cyst; urinary bladder

Question 107

cyt-, cyto-, -cyte

Answer 107

Cell

Question 108

dacry-

Answer 108

Tears

Question 109

dactyl-, dactylo-

Answer 109

Finger; toe

Question 110

de-

Answer 110

From; down; not

Question 111

dec-, deca-

Answer 111

Ten

Question 112

deci-

Answer 112

One tenth

Question 113

demi-

Answer 113

Half

Question 114

dent-, denti-, dento-

Answer 114

Teeth

Question 115

derm-, derma-, dermato-, dermo-

Answer 115

Skin

Question 116

deuter-, deutero-, deuto-

Answer 116

Second; secondary

Question 117

dextro-

Answer 117

Right

Question 118

di-

Answer 118

Double; twice; two; Apart from

Question 119

dia-

Answer 119

Through; between; asunder

Question 120

dipla-, diplo-

Answer 120

Double; twin

Question 121

dips-, dipso-

Answer 121

Thirst

Question 122

dis-

Answer 122

Double; twice; Negative; apart; absence of

Question 123

dors-, dorsi-, dorso-

Answer 123

Back

Question 124

duoden-, dueodeno-

Answer 124

Duodenum

Question 125

-dynia

Answer 125

Pain

Question 126

dys-

Answer 126

Difficult; bad; painful

Question 127

-eal

Answer 127

Pertaining to

Question 128

ec-, ecto-

Answer 128

Out; on the outside

Question 129

-ectomy

Answer 129

Excision

Question 130

ectro-

Answer 130

Congenital absence of a part

Question 131

ef-, es-, ex-, exo-

Answer 131

Out

Question 132

electr-, electro-

Answer 132

Electricity

Question 133

embol-, embolo-

Answer 133

Plug

Question 134

-emesis

Answer 134

Vomiting

Question 135

-emia

Answer 135

Blood

Question 136

en-

Answer 136

In; into

Question 137

enantio-

Answer 137

Opposite

Question 138

end-, endo-

Answer 138

Within

Question 139

ent-, ento-

Answer 139

Within; inside

Question 140

enter-, entero-

Answer 140

Intestine

Question 141

ep-, epi-

Answer 141

Upon; over; at; in addition to; after

Question 142

episi-, episio-

Answer 142

Vulva

Question 143

erythr-, erythro-

Answer 143

Red

Question 144

eschar-, escharo-

Answer 144

Scab

Question 145

-esis

Answer 145

Condition; pathological state

Question 146

esophag-, esophago-

Answer 146

Esophagus

Question 147

-esthesia

Answer 147

Sensation

Question 148

etio-

Answer 148

Causation

Question 149

eu-

Answer 149

Well; good; healthy; normal

Question 150

eury-

Answer 150

Broad

Question 151

ex-

Answer 151

Out; away from; completely

Question 152

exo-

Answer 152

Out, outside of; without

Question 153

extra-

Answer 153

Outside of; in addition; beyond

Question 154

-facient

Answer 154

Causing; making happen

Question 155

femor-, femoro-

Answer 155

Thigh

Question 156

-ferous

Answer 156

Producing

Question 157

ferri-, ferro-

Answer 157

Iron

Question 158

fibro-

Answer 158

Fibers; fibrous tissues

Question 159

fluo-

Answer 159

Flow

Question 160

fluor-, fluoro-

Answer 160

Luminous; fluorescence

Question 161

fore-

Answer 161

Before; in front of

Question 162

-form

Answer 162

Form

Question 163

-fuge

Answer 163

To expel; to drive away; fleeing

Question 164

galact-, galacto-

Answer 164

Milk

Question 165

gam-, gamo-

Answer 165

Marriage; sexual union

Question 166

gaster-, gastero-, gastr-, gastro-

Answer 166

Stomach

Question 167

gen-

Answer 167

Producing; forming

Question 168

-gen, -gene, -genesis, -genetic, -genic

Answer 168

Producing; forming

Question 169

glauc-, glauco-

Answer 169

Gray

Question 170

genito-

Answer 170

Organs of reproduction

Question 171

gero-

Answer 171

Old age

Question 172

giga-

Answer 172

Billion

Question 173

gingiv-, gingivo-

Answer 173

Gums (of the mouth)

Question 174

-globin

Answer 174

Protein

Question 175

gloss-, glosso-

Answer 175

Tongue

Question 176

gluc-, gluco-, glyc-, glyco-

Answer 176

Sugar, glycerol or similar substance

Question 177

gnath-, gnatho-

Answer 177

Jaw; cheek

Question 178

-gog, -gogue

Answer 178

Make flow

Question 179

gon-, gono-

Answer 179

Semen; seed; genitals; offspring

Question 180

-gram

Answer 180

A tracing; a mark

Question 181

-graph

Answer 181

Instrument for drawing or recording

Question 182

-graphy

Answer 182

Writing; record

Question 183

-gravida

Answer 183

Pregnant

Question 184

gyn-, gyne-, gyneco-, gyno-

Answer 184

Woman; female

Question 185

gyro-

Answer 185

Circle; spiral; ring

Question 186

hem-, hema-, hemato-, hemo-

Answer 186

Blood

Question 187

hemi-

Answer 187

Half

Question 188

hepat-, hepato-

Answer 188

Liver

Question 189

heredo-

Answer 189

Heredity

Question 190

heter-, hetero-

Answer 190

Other; different

Question 191

hex-, hexa-

Answer 191

Six

Question 192

histo-

Answer 192

Tissue

Question 193

hol-, holo-

Answer 193

Complete; entire; homogeneous

Question 194

homeo-

Answer 194

Likeness; resemblance; constant, unchanging state

Question 195

homo-

Answer 195

Same; likeness

Question 196

hydra-, hydro-, hydr-

Answer 196

Water

Question 197

hyo-

Answer 197

Hyoid bone

Question 198

hyp-, hyph-, hypo-

Answer 198

Less than; below or under; beneath; deficient

Question 199

hyper-

Answer 199

Above; excessive; beyond

Question 200

hypno-

Answer 200

Sleep; hypnosis

Question 201

hyster-, hystero-

Answer 201

Uterus

Question 202

-ia

Answer 202

Condition; abnormal state

Question 203

-iasis

Answer 203

Condition; pathological state

Question 204

-iatric

Answer 204

Medicine; medical profession; physicians

Question 205

-ic

Answer 205

Pertaining to; relating to

Question 206

ichthyo-

Answer 206

Fish

Question 207

-id

Answer 207

Secondary skin eruption distant from primary infection site

Question 208

ideo-

Answer 208

Mental images

Question 209

idio-

Answer 209

Individual; distinct

Question 210

ileo-

Answer 210

Ileum

Question 211

ilio-

Answer 211

Ilium; flank

Question 212

im-

Answer 212

In; inside; within; intensive action; negative

Question 213

immun-, immuno-

Answer 213

Immune; immunity

Question 214

in-

Answer 214

In; inside; within; intensive action; negative

Question 215

infra-

Answer 215

Below; under; beneath; inferior to; after

Question 216

inter-

Answer 216

Between; in the midst

Question 217

intra-, intro-

Answer 217

Within; in; into

Question 218

ipsi-

Answer 218

Same; self

Question 219

irid-, irido-

Answer 219

Iris

Question 220

ischio-

Answer 220

Ischium

Question 221

-isis

Answer 221

Condition, pathological state

Question 222

-ism

Answer 222

Condition; theory

Question 223

iso-

Answer 223

Equal

Question 224

-ite

Answer 224

Of the nature of; a salt of an acid with the termination -ous

Question 225

-itis

Answer 225

Inflammation of

Question 226

-ize

Answer 226

To treat by special method

Question 227

jejuno-

Answer 227

Jejunum

Question 228

juxta-

Answer 228

Close proximity

Question 229

kary-, karyo-, cary-, caryo-

Answer 229

Nucleus, nut

Question 230

kat-, kata-

Answer 230

Down; downward; destructive; against; according to

Question 231

kera-, kerato-

Answer 231

Horny subtance; cornea

Question 232

ket-, keto-

Answer 232

Ketone bodies (acids and acetones)

Question 233

kilo-

Answer 233

Thousand

Question 234

kinesi-, kino-, -kinesis

Answer 234

Movement

Question 235

klepto-

Answer 235

To steal

Question 236

kolp-, kolpo-, colp-, colpo-

Answer 236

Vagina

Question 237

kypho-

Answer 237

Humped

Question 238

kysth-, kystho-

Answer 238

Vagina

Question 239

lab-, labi-

Answer 239

Lip

Question 240

lact-

Answer 240

Milk

Question 241

laparo-

Answer 241

Flank; abdominal wall

Question 242

laryng-, laryngo-

Answer 242

Larynx

Question 243

latero-

Answer 243

Side

Question 244

leio-

Answer 244

Smooth

Question 245

lepido-

Answer 245

Flakes; scales

Question 246

-lepsy

Answer 246

Seizure

Question 247

lepto-

Answer 247

Thin; fine; slight; delicate

Question 248

leuk-, leuko-, leuc-

Answer 248

White; white blood cell

Question 249

linguo-

Answer 249

Tongue

Question 250

lip-, lipo-

Answer 250

Fat

Question 251

-lite, -lith, lith-, litho-

Answer 251

Science of; study of

Question 252

lord-, lordo-

Answer 252

Curve; swayback

Question 253

lumbo-

Answer 253

Loins

Question 254

lyo-

Answer 254

Loosen; dissolve

Question 255

-lysis

Answer 255

Loosen; dissolve; reduction of; relief from

Question 256

macr-, macro-

Answer 256

Large; long

Question 257

mal-

Answer 257

Ill; bad; poor

Question 258

mamm-, mammo-

Answer 258

Breast

Question 259

-mania

Answer 259

Frenzy, madness

Question 260

mast-, masto-

Answer 260

Breast

Question 261

meat-, meato-

Answer 261

Opening meatus

Question 262

med-, medi-, medio-

Answer 262

Middle

Question 263

medull-, medullo-

Answer 263

Soft inner part; medulla

Question 264

mega-, megal-, megalo-

Answer 264

Large; of great size

Question 265

-megalia, -megaly

Answer 265

Enlargement of a body part

Question 266

meio-, mio-

Answer 266

Less; smaller

Question 267

melan-, melano-

Answer 267

Black

Question 268

mening-, meningo-

Answer 268

Meninges

Question 269

menta-, mento-

Answer 269

Mind

Question 270

mes-, meso-

Answer 270

Middle; mesentery; secondary, partial

Question 271

mesio-

Answer 271

Toward the middle

Question 272

meta-

Answer 272

Change; transformation; next in a series; 1,3 position of benzene derivatives

Question 273

metacarp-, metacarpo-

Answer 273

Metacarpus (bones of the hand)

Question 274

-meter

Answer 274

Measure

Question 275

metr-, metra-, metro-

Answer 275

Uterus

Question 276

micr-, micro-

Answer 276

Small

Question 277

mio-

Answer 277

Less, smaller

Question 278

mon-, mono-

Answer 278

Single; one

Question 279

muc-, muci-, muco-, myxa-, myxo-

Answer 279

Mucus

Question 280

multi-

Answer 280

Many; much

Question 281

musculo-, my-, myo-

Answer 281

Muscle

Question 282

myc-, myco-

Answer 282

Fungus

Question 283

myel-, myelo-

Answer 283

Spinal cord, bone marrow

Question 284

myring-, myringo-

Answer 284

Tympanic membrane, eardrum

Question 285

nano-

Answer 285

One billionth; dwarfism (nanism)

Question 286

nacro-

Answer 286

Numbness; stupor

Question 287

naso-

Answer 287

Nose

Question 288

necr-, necro-

Answer 288

Death, necrosis

Question 289

neo-

Answer 289

New; recent

Question 290

nephr-, nephra-, nephro-

Answer 290

Kidney

Question 291

neur-, neuri-, neuro-

Answer 291

Nerve, nervous system

Question 292

nitr-, nitro-

Answer 292

Nitrogen

Question 293

non-

Answer 293

No

Question 294

normo-

Answer 294

Normal; usual

Question 295

noso-

Answer 295

Disease

Question 296

noto-

Answer 296

The back

Question 297

nucleo-

Answer 297

Nucleus

Question 298

nyct-, nycto-

Answer 298

Night, darkness

Question 299

ob-

Answer 299

Against

Question 300

occipit-, occipito-

Answer 300

Occiput

Question 301

octa-, octo-

Answer 301

Eight

Question 302

oculo-

Answer 302

Eye

Question 303

-ode, -oid

Answer 303

Form; shape; resemblance

Question 304

odont-, odonto-

Answer 304

Tooth; teeth

Question 305

-odynia, odyno-

Answer 305

Pain

Question 306

-oid

Answer 306

Form; shape; resemblance

Question 307

oleo-

Answer 307

Oil

Question 308

olig-, oligo-

Answer 308

Few; small

Question 309

-ology

Answer 309

Science of; study of

Question 310

-oma

Answer 310

Tumor

Question 311

omo-

Answer 311

Shoulder

Question 312

omphal-, omphalo-

Answer 312

Navel

Question 313

onco-

Answer 313

Tumor; swelling; mass

Question 314

onych-, onycho-

Answer 314

Fingernails; toenails

Question 315

oo-, ovi-, ovo-

Answer 315

Egg; ovum

Question 316

oophor-, oophoro-, oophoron-

Answer 316

Ovary

Question 317

ophthalm-, ophthalmo-

Answer 317

Eye

Question 318

-opia

Answer 318

Vision

Question 319

opisth-, opistho-

Answer 319

Backward

Question 320

-opsy

Answer 320

View of

Question 321

optico-, opto-

Answer 321

Eye; vision

Question 322

orchi-, orchid-, orchido-

Answer 322

Testicle

Question 323

-orexia

Answer 323

Appetite

Question 324

oro-

Answer 324

mouth

Question 325

orth-, ortho-

Answer 325

Straight; correct; normal; in proper order

Question 326

os-

Answer 326

Mouth; bone

Question 327

oscheo-

Answer 327

Scrotum

Question 328

-ose

Answer 328

Carbohydrate; primary alteration of a protein

Question 329

-osis

Answer 329

Condition; status; process; abnormal increase

Question 330

osmo-

Answer 330

Odor; small; Impulse; Osmosis

Question 331

oste-, osteo-

Answer 331

Bone

Question 332

-ostomosis, -ostomy, -stomosis, -stomy

Answer 332

A created mouth or outlet

Question 333

ot-, oto-

Answer 333

Ear

Question 334

-otomy

Answer 334

Cutting

Question 335

-ous

Answer 335

Possessing; full of; pertaining to

Question 336

ovi-, ovo-

Answer 336

Egg; ovum

Question 337

ox-

Answer 337

Oxygen

Question 338

oxy-

Answer 338

Sharp; keen; acute; acid; pungent; Oxygen in a compound; Hydroxyl group

Question 339

pach-, pachy-

Answer 339

Thick

Question 340

-pagus

Answer 340

Twins joined at a specific site

Question 341

pali-, palin-

Answer 341

Recurrence; repetition

Question 342

pan-

Answer 342

All; entire

Question 343

pant-, panto-

Answer 343

All or the whole of something

Question 344

papulo-

Answer 344

Pimple; papule

Question 345

para-, -para

Answer 345

Near; alongside of; departure from normal; bearing offspring

Question 346

patell-, patello-

Answer 346

Patella; kneecap

Question 347

path-, patho-, -path, -pathic, -pathy

Answer 347

Disease; suffering

Question 348

ped-, pedi-, pedo-

Answer 348

Foot

Question 349

pedia-

Answer 349

Child

Question 350

pedicul-, pediculo-

Answer 350

Louse

Question 351

-penia

Answer 351

Decrease form normal; deficiency

Question 352

pent-, penta-

Answer 352

Five

Question 353

-pepsia

Answer 353

Digestion

Question 354

per-

Answer 354

Throughout; thorugh; utterly; intense

Question 355

peri-

Answer 355

Around; about

Question 356

perineo-

Answer 356

Perineum

Question 357

peritoneo-

Answer 357

Peritoneum

Question 358

pero-

Answer 358

Deformed

Question 359

petro-

Answer 359

Stone; the petrous portion of the temporal bone

Question 360

-pexy

Answer 360

Fixation, usually surgical

Question 361

phag-, phago-

Answer 361

Eating, ingestion, devouring

Question 362

phalang-, phalango-

Answer 362

Phalanges (bones of fingers and toes)

Question 363

phall-

Answer 363

Penis

Question 364

pharmaco-

Answer 364

Drug; medicine

Question 365

pharyng-, pharyngo-

Answer 365

Pharynx

Question 366

-phasia

Answer 366

Speech

Question 367

-phil, -philia, -philic

Answer 367

Love for; tendency toward; craving for

Question 368

phlebo-

Answer 368

Vein

Question 369

-phobia

Answer 369

Abnormal fear or aversion

Question 370

phono-

Answer 370

Sound; voice

Question 371

-phoresis

Answer 371

Transmission

Question 372

-phoria

Answer 372

a turning with reference to the visual axis

Question 373

photo-

Answer 373

Light

Question 374

phren-, phreno-, -phrenia

Answer 374

Mind; Diaphragm

Question 375

-phylaxis

Answer 375

Protection

Question 376

physico-

Answer 376

Physical; natural

Question 377

physio-

Answer 377

Pertaining to nature

Question 378

physo-

Answer 378

Air; gas

Question 379

phyt-, phyto-

Answer 379

Plant; something that grows

Question 380

pico-

Answer 380

One trillionth

Question 381

picr-, picro-

Answer 381

Bitter

Question 382

-piesis

Answer 382

Pressure

Question 383

pimel-, pimelo-

Answer 383

Fat

Question 384

plagio-

Answer 384

Slanting; oblique

Question 385

-plakia

Answer 385

Plaque

Question 386

-plasia

Answer 386

Growth; cellular proliferation

Question 387

plasm-, -plasm

Answer 387

Living substance or tissue; to mold

Question 388

-plastic

Answer 388

Molded; restoration of lost or badly formed features

Question 389

-platy

Answer 389

Broad

Question 390

-plegia

Answer 390

Paralysis; stroke

Question 391

pleur-, pleuro-

Answer 391

Pleura; side; rib

Question 392

-ploid

Answer 392

Chromosome pairs of a specific number

Question 393

plur-, pluri-

Answer 393

several; more

Question 394

pneo-

Answer 394

Breath; breathing

Question 395

pneum-, pneuma-, pneumato-

Answer 395

Air; gas; respiration

Question 396

pneumo-, pneumno-

Answer 396

Air; lung

Question 397

pod-, podo-

Answer 397

Foot

Question 398

poikil-, poikilo-

Answer 398

Varied, irregular

Question 399

-poiesis, -poietic

Answer 399

Production; formation

Question 400

polio-

Answer 400

Gray matter of the nervous system

Question 401

poly-

Answer 401

Many, much

Question 402

post-

Answer 402

After

Question 403

postero-

Answer 403

Posterior; behind; toward the back

Question 404

-praxis

Answer 404

Act; activity; practice; use

Question 405

pre-

Answer 405

Before; in front of

Question 406

presby-

Answer 406

Old age

Question 407

pro-

Answer 407

Before; in behalf of

Question 408

proct-, procto-

Answer 408

Anus; rectum

Question 409

proso-

Answer 409

Forward, anterior

Question 410

prostat-, prostato-

Answer 410

Prostate gland

Question 411

proto-

Answer 411

First; the lowest of a series of compounds with the same elements

Question 412

pseud-, pseudo-

Answer 412

False

Question 413

psych-, psycho-

Answer 413

Mind; mental processes

Question 414

psychro-

Answer 414

Cold

Question 415

-ptosis

Answer 415

Prolapse, downward displacement

Question 416

pubio-, pubo-

Answer 416

Pubic bone or region

Question 417

pulmo-

Answer 417

Lung

Question 418

py-, pyo-

Answer 418

Pus

Question 419

pycn-, pycno-, pykn-, pykno-

Answer 419

Dense; thick; compact; frequent

Question 420

pyelo-

Answer 420

Pelvis

Question 421

pyg-, pygo-

Answer 421

Buttocks

Question 422

pyle-

Answer 422

Orifice, of the portal vein

Question 423

pyloro-

Answer 423

Gatekeeper; the pylorus

Question 424

pyreto-

Answer 424

Fever

Question 425

pyro-

Answer 425

Heat; fire

Question 426

quadr-, quadri-

Answer 426

Four

Question 427

quinqu-

Answer 427

Five

Question 428

rachi-, rachio-

Answer 428

Spine

Question 429

radio-

Answer 429

Radiant energy; a radioactive substance; a radioactive isotope

Question 430

re-

Answer 430

Back; again

Question 431

recto-

Answer 431

Straight; rectum

Question 432

ren-, reno-

Answer 432

Kidney

Question 433

reticulo-

Answer 433

Reticulum

Question 434

retro-

Answer 434

Backward; back; behind

Question 435

rhabdo-

Answer 435

Rod

Question 436

rheo-, (r)rhea

Answer 436

Current; stream; to flow; to discharge

Question 437

rhino-

Answer 437

Nose

Question 438

rhizo-

Answer 438

Root

Question 439

rhodo-

Answer 439

Red

Question 440

roseo-

Answer 440

Rose-colored

Question 441

-(r)rhage, -(r)rhagia

Answer 441

Rupture, profuse fluid discharge-

Question 442

(r)rhaphy

Answer 442

A suturing or stitching

Question 443

-(r)rhexis

Answer 443

Rupture of a specifc body part

Question 444

sacchar-, saccharo-

Answer 444

Sugar

Question 445

sacro-

Answer 445

Sacrum

Question 446

salping-, salpingo-

Answer 446

Auditory tube; fallopian tube

Question 447

sapro-

Answer 447

Putrid; rotten

Question 448

sarco-

Answer 448

Flesh

Question 449

scapho-

Answer 449

Boat-shaped; scaphoid

Question 450

scapulo-

Answer 450

Shoulder

Question 451

scato-

Answer 451

Dung; fecal matter

Question 452

schisto-

Answer 452

Split; cleft

Question 453

schizo-

Answer 453

Division

Question 454

scirrho-

Answer 454

Hard; hard tumor or scirrhus

Question 455

sclero-

Answer 455

Hard; relating to the sclera

Question 456

-sclerosis

Answer 456

Dryness; hardness

Question 457

-scope

Answer 457

Instrument for viewing or examining (includes other methods of examination)

Question 458

-scopy

Answer 458

Examination

Question 459

scoto-

Answer 459

Darkness

Question 460

sebo-

Answer 460

Fatty substance

Question 461

semi-

Answer 461

Half

Question 462

septi-

Answer 462

Seven

Question 463

sero-

Answer 463

Serum

Question 464

sesqui-

Answer 464

One and one half

Question 465

sial-, sialo-

Answer 465

Saliva

Question 466

sidero-

Answer 466

Iron; steel

Question 467

-sis

Answer 467

Condition; pathological state

Question 468

sitio-, sito-

Answer 468

Bread; made from grain; food

Question 469

skeleto-

Answer 469

Skeleton

Question 470

skia-

Answer 470

Shadow

Question 471

sodio-

Answer 471

Sodium

Question 472

somat-, somato-

Answer 472

Body

Question 473

spectro-

Answer 473

Appearance; image; form; spectrum

Question 474

sperma-, spermat-, speramto-

Answer 474

Sperm; spermatozoa

Question 475

spheno-

Answer 475

Wedge; sphenoid bone

Question 476

sphygmo-

Answer 476

Pulse

Question 477

spir-, spiro-

Answer 477

Breathe

Question 478

spleno-

Answer 478

Spleen

Question 479

spongio-

Answer 479

Spongelike

Question 480

staphylo-

Answer 480

Uvula; bunch of grapes; Staphylococcus

Question 481

steato-

Answer 481

Fat

Question 482

steno-

Answer 482

Narrow; short

Question 483

sterco-

Answer 483

Feces

Question 484

stere-, stereo-

Answer 484

Three-dimensional

Question 485

sterno-

Answer 485

Sternum

Question 486

stetho-

Answer 486

Chest

Question 487

stomato-

Answer 487

Mouth

Question 488

strepto-

Answer 488

Twisted

Question 489

sub-

Answer 489

Under; beneath; in small quantity; less than normal

Question 490

super-

Answer 490

Above; beyond; on top

Question 491

supra-

Answer 491

Above; beyond; on top

Question 492

syn-, sym-

Answer 492

With; together with; along; beside

Question 493

tachy-

Answer 493

Swift; rapid

Question 494

taen-, taeni-, ten-, teni-

Answer 494

Tapeworm

Question 495

tarso-

Answer 495

Flat of the foot; Edge of the eyelid

Question 496

tauto-

Answer 496

Same

Question 497

techno-

Answer 497

Art; skill

Question 498

tel-, tele-

Answer 498

End; Distant

Question 499

teleo-

Answer 499

Perfect; complete

Question 500

temporo-

Answer 500

Temples of the head

Question 501

tendo-, teno-

Answer 501

Tendon

Question 502

ter-

Answer 502

Three

Question 503

tera-

Answer 503

One trillionth

Question 504

terato-

Answer 504

Severely malformed fetus

Question 505

tetra-

Answer 505

Four

Question 506

thalamo-

Answer 506

Chamber; part of the brain where a nerve originates; thalamus

Question 507

thanato-

Answer 507

Death

Question 508

theco-

Answer 508

Sheath; case; receptacle

Question 509

thermo-

Answer 509

Hot; heat

Question 510

thio-

Answer 510

Sulfur

Question 511

thorac-, thoraci-, thoraco-

Answer 511

Chest; chest wall

Question 512

thrombo-

Answer 512

Blood clot; thrombus

Question 513

thymo-

Answer 513

Thymus; soul; emotions

Question 514

thy-, thyro-

Answer 514

Thyroid gland; oblong; shield

Question 515

thyroid-, thyroido-

Answer 515

Thyroid gland

Question 516

toco-

Answer 516

Childbirth

Question 517

-tome

Answer 517

Cutting instrument

Question 518

tomo-

Answer 518

Section; layer

Question 519

-tomy

Answer 519

Cutting operation; excision

Question 520

ton-, tono-

Answer 520

Tension

Question 521

top-, topo-

Answer 521

Place; locale

Question 522

tox-, toxi-, toxico-, toxo-, -toxic

Answer 522

Toxin; poison; toxic

Question 523

trachelo-

Answer 523

Neck

Question 524

tracheo-

Answer 524

Trachea; windpipe

Question 525

trans-

Answer 525

Across; over; beyond; through

Question 526

traumato-

Answer 526

Trauma

Question 527

tri-

Answer 527

Three

Question 528

trich-, trchi-, tricho-

Answer 528

Hair

Question 529

troph-, tropho-, trophic

Answer 529

Nourishment

Question 530

-troping

Answer 530

Stimulation of a target organ by a substance, especially a hormone

Question 531

tubo-

Answer 531

Tube

Question 532

tympan-, tympano-

Answer 532

Eardrum; tympanum

Question 533

typho-

Answer 533

Fever; typhoid

Question 534

ulo-

Answer 534

Scar; scarring

Question 535

ultra-

Answer 535

Beyond; excess

Question 536

uni-

Answer 536

One

Question 537

uretero-

Answer 537

Ureter

Question 538

urethro-

Answer 538

Urethra

Question 539

-uria

Answer 539

Urine

Question 540

urin-, urino-, uro-

Answer 540

Urine

Question 541

uter-, utero-

Answer 541

Uterus

Question 542

vagin-, vagino-

Answer 542

Vagina

Question 543

varic-, varico-

Answer 543

Dilated vein

Question 544

vaso-

Answer 544

Vessel

Question 545

veno-

Answer 545

vein

Question 546

ventro-, ventr-, ventri-

Answer 546

Abdomen; anterior surface of the body

Question 547

vertebro-

Answer 547

Vertebra; vertebrae

Question 548

vesico-

Answer 548

Bladder; vesicle

Question 549

viscero-

Answer 549

Viscera

Question 550

vitr-, vitro-, vitre-, vitreo-

Answer 550

Vitreous body (of the eye); Glassy

Question 551

vulvo-

Answer 551

Vuvla; covering

Question 552

xanth-

Answer 552

Yellow

Question 553

xeno-

Answer 553

Strange; foreign

Question 554

xero-

Answer 554

Dry

Question 555

xiph-, xiphi-, xipho-

Answer 555

Xiphoid cartilage

Question 556

zoo-

Answer 556

Animal; animal life