Medical Terminology - Prefixes and Suffixes

Flashcards covering key medical prefixes and suffixes related to human anatomy.

Cortico

Refers to the outer layer of an organ.

Medulla

Refers to the inner layer of an organ.

Thyro

Related to the thyroid gland.

Adreno

Pertaining to the adrenal gland.

Ovario/oophoro

Relates to the ovary.

Hystero/metrio/metra/utero

Refers to the uterus.

Vagino/colpo

Related to the vagina.

Salpingo

Refers to the fallopian tube or oviduct.

Mammo/masto

Pertaining to the breast or mammary gland.

Balano/penile

Refers to the penis.

Pyelo

Related to the renal pelvis.

Urethro

Refers to the urethra.

-plasty

A suffix meaning surgery to repair.

Poly

Means many or sometimes much.