Kinesiology- Prefixes/ suffixes
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19 Terms
Prefix: a
ex. apnea
without, not
Prefix: ante
ex. anteflexion
before
Prefix: dys
ex. dysfunction
bad, painful, difficult
Suffix: algia
ex. neuralgia
pain, painful condition
Suffix: cele
ex. hydrocele
herniation or buldging
Suffix ology
ex. cardiology
study or science of something
Suffix: pathy
ex. myopathy
disease
Prefix: Ab
ex. abnormal
away from
Prefix: An
ex. Anemia
not or without
Suffix: emia
ex. Anemia
blood condition
Prefix: Arth
ex. arthritis
joint
Prefix: gastro
ex. gastritis
stomach
Prefix: Hypo
ex. hypodermic
beneath
Suffix: dermic
ex. hypodermic
to do with the skin
Prefix: Neur
ex. Neuralgia
nerve
Root word
the part that stands alone and has meaning
Prefix
Letter(s) before root word to change meaning
Suffix
Letter(s) after root word to change meaning
Suffix: itis
ex. arthritis
inflammation
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