Medical Prefixes and Suffixes Flashcard

Front

What does the prefix "a-" mean?

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without, away from

Front

What does the prefix "bi-" mean?

Back

two

Front

What does the suffix "-algia" mean?

Back

pain

Front

What does the prefix "brady-" mean?

Back

slow

Front

What does the suffix "-itis" mean?

Back

inflammation

Front

What does the suffix "-kinesis" mean?

Back

Movement

Front

What is the meaning of the prefix "my/o"?

Back

Muscle

Front

The suffix "-ology" refers to what?

Back

Study of

Front

What does the suffix "-oma" indicate?

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Tumor

Front

What does the prefix "peri-" mean?

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Surrounding, around