Kinesiology- Prefixes/ suffixes

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: itis

ex. gastritis

inflammation

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

Suffix: itis

ex. arthritis

inflammation

Prefix: Hypo

ex. hypodermic

beneath

Suffix: dermic

ex. hypodermic

to do with the skin

Prefix: Neur

ex. Neuralgia

nerve

suffix: algia

ex. neuralgia

pain ( in whatever follows)

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