Understanding Anatomical Terminology: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Explore the fundamentals of anatomical terminology by delving into prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Learn how these components modify and define medical terms, with examples and visuals to aid comprehension.
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Terminology Anatomical Prefix, Suffix & Roots Lesson Four August 28, 2017
Take out your list of medical terms and definitions. Terminology Introduction Share terms and definitions from list.
Prefix Beginning of the word to modify or change its meaning (root) Pre means before Terminology Prefix, Suffix & Root Suffix End of the word that modifies the meaning of the word (root) Root Foundation of the word Central part of a word
a Terminology Prefix Examples absent, without, different atrophy bi two, both bilateral
hyper above, excessive, beyond hypertrophy hypo under, deficient, below hypothermia Terminology Prefix Examples
ant(i)- against, opposed to antagonist post- behind, after post-op uni- one unilateral Terminology More Prefixes
arthr joint arthritis hydr/o water hydrotherapy Terminology Root Examples
lateral to the side bilateral trophy growth atrophy Terminology Root Examples
eryth- red, redness erythema derm- skin dermatology my(o)- muscle myofascia Terminology More Roots
ectomy surgical removal appendectomy ia condition hyperthermia Terminology Suffix Examples
itis inflammation arthritis therapy treatment hydrotherapy Terminology Suffix Examples
-graph device used to record data radiograph -logy the study of physiology -pathy disease, disorder neuropathy Terminology More Suffixes
