Word Part Prefixes

Anti-

A prefix meaning against or opposite.

Brady-

A prefix meaning slow.

Cado

Refers to falling or downward movement.

Electio

Relates to selection or choice.

Append/o

Refers to the appendix in anatomical terms.

Cordi

Refers to the heart.

Dermato-

Relates to skin.

Encephal/o

Refers to the brain.

Laryng/o

Pertains to the larynx.

Hem/o / Hemm/o

Refers to or identifies blood.

Hepat/o

Refers to the liver.

Ment/o

Refers to the mind.

Nati/o

Refers to birth.

Leuk/o

Refers to white or relating to white blood cells.

Mast/o

Refers to breast tissue.

Neuro

Refers to nerves or the nervous system.

Psycho

Pertains to the mind or psychological aspects.

Tonsill/o

Refers to the tonsils.

Path/o

Refers to disease processes.

Proct/o

Pertains to the rectum or anus.

-latry

Suffix indicating a treatment or healing practice.

-pathy

Suffix that denotes a disease or treatment of a disease.

-al

Suffix meaning pertaining to.

-philia

Suffix indicating an affinity for something.

-ectomy

Suffix indicating surgical removal.

-itis

Suffix meaning inflammation.

-plasty

Suffix meaning surgical repair.

-ema

Suffix indicating a condition or state.

-logist

A person who studies or specializes in a specific field.

-scope

Refers to an instrument for viewing.

Endoscope

An instrument used to observe the interior of a hollow organ.