Word Parts Flashcards
1
Q
What does the prefix “hypo-“ mean?
A
low
2
Q
What does the prefix “hyper-“ mean?
A
high
3
Q
What does the word part “gly” mean?
A
sugar
4
Q
What does the suffix “-emia” mean?
A
blood
5
Q
What does rhinitis refer to?
A
runny nose (allergies)
6
Q
Which suffix indicates a condition of the blood?
A
-emia
7
Q
What does the suffix “-itis” mean?
A
inflammation
8
Q
What does the suffix “-pathy” mean?
A
disease
9
Q
What does the suffix “-malacia” mean?
A
softening
10
Q
What does the root word “kalemia” mean?
A
potassium
11
Q
What is the meaning of the root word “cyte”?
A
cell
12
Q
What is the meaning of the root word “mast”?
A
breast
13
Q
What is the meaning of the root word “hema”?
A
blood
14
Q
What is the meaning of the root word “hepat”?
A
liver
15
Q
What is the meaning of the root word “nephro”?
A
kidney
