Medical Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes A

What does the prefix 'a-' mean?

Not, without, lacking.

What does 'ab-' indicate in medical terminology?

Away from.

What does the root 'abdomin/o' refer to?

Abdomen.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-able'?

Capable.

What does the suffix '-ac' pertain to?

Pertaining to.

What does 'acanth/o' signify?

Thorn, spine.

What is 'acetabul/o'?

Acetabulum.

What does the prefix 'acou-' relate to?

Sound, hear, acoustic.

What does the root 'acr/o' mean?

Extremity.

What does the root 'act/o' signify?

Do, act.

What does the prefix 'ad-' indicate?

Toward.

What does the suffix '-ad' pertain to?

Pertaining to.

What does 'aden/o' refer to?

Gland.

What is 'adenoid/o'?

Adenoid.

What does 'adip/o' signify?

Fat.

What does 'adren/o' stand for?

Adrenal gland.

What does the root 'agglutin/o' mean?

Adhere or clump.

What does 'agon/o' refer to?

Struggle.

What does the prefix 'agor/a' mean?

Marketplace.

What does the suffix '-al' signify?

Pertaining to.

What is 'albin/o'?

White.

What does 'algesi/o' refer to?

Pain.

What does the suffix '-algesia' indicate?

Pain.

What does the suffix '-algia' signify?

Pain, painful condition.

What does 'all/o' mean?

Different.

What does the root 'alveol/o' refer to?

Alveolus (air sac).

What does the prefix 'ambi-' mean?

Both.

What does 'ambly/o' signify?

Dull.