Anatomical Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes #1

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The study of a particular subject or science.

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What does '-scopy' refer to?

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Viewing of.

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In the term 'cardiology', what is the suffix?

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-ology.

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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Inflammation or swelling.

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What does '-ation' signify?

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Condition or process.

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What does the prefix 'cardi-' refer to?

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Heart.

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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Surgical removal.

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What does the prefix 'neuro-' refer to?

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Nerve or nervous system.

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What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?

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Disease or disorder.

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What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate?

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Above normal or excessive.