Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

A complete set of practice flashcards covering medical prefixes, roots, suffixes, and combined terminology examples based on the lecture notes.

What do the prefixes Epi-, hyper-, super-, and supra- mean?

above, excess

What is the meaning of the prefix Trans-?

across

What do the prefixes Opistho- and retro- mean?

behind, backward

What do the prefixes Anti- and contra- mean?

against, opposed to

What do the prefixes Circum- and peri- mean?

around, surrounding

What do the prefixes Ab-, apo-, and ef- mean?

away from, off

What do the prefixes Dorsi-, dorso-, post-, re-, and retro- mean?

back, behind, backward

What do the prefixes Ad- and af- mean?

toward, near to

What do the prefixes Ante-, pre-, pro-, and ventri- mean?

before, in front of, forward

What do the prefixes Hypo-, infa-, and sub- mean?

below, under, deficient

What is the meaning of the prefix Para-?

beside, near, alongside

What is the meaning of the prefix Inter-?

between, among

What is the meaning of the prefix De-?

down, away from, removal

What is the meaning of the prefix Ventr-?

belly, front

What do the prefixes Endo- and intra- mean?

within, inside

What is the meaning of the prefix Levo-?

left, toward the left

What do the prefixes Medi- and meso- mean?

middle

What do the prefixes Ec-, ect-, ef-, exo-, and extra- mean?

out, outside, outer

What is the meaning of the prefix Dextro-?

right, toward the right

What is the meaning of the prefix Later-?

side, away from middle

What do the prefixes Dia- and per- mean?

through, across, complete

What is the meaning of the root Bucc?

cheek

What is the meaning of the root Cardi?

heart

What is the meaning of the root Cerebr?

brain

What is the meaning of the root Chondr?

cartilage

What is the meaning of the root Cost?

rib

What is the meaning of the root Crani?

skull (cranium)

What is the meaning of the root Derm?

skin

What is the meaning of the root Faci?

face

What is the meaning of the root Gastr?

stomach

What is the meaning of the root Hepat?

liver

What is the meaning of the root Ili?

Ilium (hip bone)

What is the meaning of the root Mamm?

breast/ mammary gland

What is the meaning of the root Nas?

Nose

What is the meaning of the root Oro?

Mouth

What is the meaning of the root Oto?

Ear

What is the meaning of the root Stern?

breastbone

What is the meaning of the root Ven?

Vein

What is the meaning of the root Vertebr?

Vertebra/Spine

What does the suffix -verted mean?

turned, directed

What do the suffixes -ac, -al, -ary, -iac, -ic, and -ous mean?

pertaining to, relating to

What do the suffixes -ia and -oasis mean?

condition, state, disease

What does the suffix -itis mean?

inflamed process

Define the term Pericardial.

surrounding the heart

Define the term Intravenous.

inside/within a vein

Define the term Hypodermis.

under or below the skin

How is a Retroverted uterus defined?

a womb that is turned backwards

Define the term Suprahepatic.

above or over the liver

Define the term Intranasal.

inside or within the nose

Define the term Subepidermal.

below or under the outer layer of skin

Define the term Supracostal.

above or over the ribs

Define the term Epigastric.

above or over the stomach

Define the term Dorsoventral.

extending from the back to the front/belly side

What does Dextrocerebral mean?

Pertaining to the right side of the brain

What does Perichondral mean?

Pertaining to surrounding or around cartilage

What is the Epicardium?

the outer layer or region over the heart

What does Substernal mean?

below or under the breastbone

What is the medical term for Across/through the breast?

Transmammary

What is the medical term for Inside the mouth?

Intraoral

What is the medical term for Between the ribs?

Intercostal