AHS 102 Unit 1 Review - Prefixes and Suffixes (FA2023)

A set of practice flashcards covering medical prefixes, suffixes, and related terms from Unit 1.

What does the suffix -trophy mean?

development; nourishment

What does the suffix -meter mean?

instrument for measuring

What suffix(es) indicate pain?

-algia, -dynia

What suffix means binding, fixation (of a bone or joint)?

-desis

What suffix means separation or destruction?

-lysis

What does the suffix -ism mean?

condition, process, state of

What does the suffix -penia mean?

deficiency, decrease

What term means surgical fixation of a breast?

mastopexy

What word means tumor of nerve cells?

neuroma

What word means enlargement of the liver?

hepatomegaly

What word means visual examination of a joint?

arthroscopy

What word means inflammation of the joints?

arthritis

What word means pain in a nerve?

neuralgia

What word means incision (to remove) a stone?

lithotomy

What term means dilation or expansion of the bronchus?

bronchiectasis

In the term epidermis, what does epi- mean?

upon, above

What does the prefix pre- mean?

before

What does the prefix dia- mean?

through, across

Does uni- have the same meaning as mono- (one)?

Yes, both mean one

What does the prefix super- mean?

above, excessive

What does the prefix intra- mean?

within; inside

What does the prefix peri- mean?

around

What does the prefix para- mean?

beside, near; abnormal

What prefix means fast/rapid?

tachy-

What does the prefix hypo- mean?

below, deficient, under

What prefix means good, normal?

eu-

What prefix means same?

homo-

What prefix means against?

anti-

What prefix means before?

pre-

What prefix means excessive, above normal?

hyper-

What prefix means many, much?

poly-

What term means before birth?

prenatal

What term means paralysis of four limbs?

quadriplegia