Prefix/Suffix/Combining Forms - Cardiovascular System

Front

erythrocyte

Back

red blood cell

Front

aortopexy

Back

surgical fixation of the aorta

Front

prefix 'inter-'

Back

means 'between'

Front

prefix meaning 'on', 'upon', or 'above'

Back

epi-

Front

suffix -cardia

Back

means 'condition of the heart'

Front

prefix 'brady-'

Back

means 'slow'

Front

prefix 'tachy-'

Back

means 'fast'

Front

suffix '-itis'

Back

means 'inflammation'

Front

suffix '-ectomy'

Back

means 'surgical removal'

Front

prefix 'endo-'

Back

means 'within' or 'inside'