VisibleBody Prefixes and Suffixes Flashcards
A- / An- / Anano
not, against
Anaphylaxis is a severe, possibly
fatal allergic reaction.
Dia
complete
A diagnosis is a complete definition
of an ailment or disease.
Ecto
outer, outside
An ectopic pregnancy occurs
when the embryo implants
outside the uterus
Hyper
too much, excessive
Hyperventilation is rapid breathing that
can cause dizziness or breathlessness,
as more CO2 is removed from the blood
than the body can produce.
Hypo
too little, below normal
Hypoglycemia is a medical emergency
in which blood glucose drops to an
unsafe level and cannot adequately
fuel the body
Peri
around, surrounding
The peritonium is the transparent
tissue that lines the abdominal wall
and most of the abdominal organs
Pro
before, in front
The prostate is named for its placement
before the urinary bladder
Retro
behind
The retroperitoneum is the space
between the posterior abdominal wall
and the peritoneum. The kidneys and the
head, neck, and body of the pancreas are
in this space
Sub
below
A subaortic stenosis is an obstruction in
the left ventricle below the aortic valvebelow
A subaortic stenosis is an obstruction in
the left ventricle below the aortic valve
Trans
through, across
An organ transplant is a procedure in which an organ
is moved from one body to another
-algia
pain
Fibromyalgia is a common ailment in
which a person experiences chronic,
widespread pain
-cyte
cell
A lymphocyte is a white blood cell that
acts as part of the immune system
-ectomy
removal
Appendectomy, the removal of the
appendix, is the most commonly
performed emergency surgery in
the United States
-emia
blood condition
To help treat anemia, or low
blood iron, include leafy
greens, red meat, and legumes
in one’s diet
-itis
inflammation
Rhinitis is one of the most common
ailments—inflammation of the mucous
membrane in the nose. Symptoms
include a runny nose, sniffling,
and postnasal drip
