Understanding Medical Prefixes and Suffixes

Front

What does the prefix "brady-" mean in medical terminology?

Back

Slow

Front

Which prefix is used to indicate "within" or "inside"?

Back

Endo-

Front

The prefix "hemi-" refers to:

Back

Half

Front

What does the suffix "-itis" signify in medical terms?

Back

Inflammation

Front

Which suffix is used to denote "surgical removal"?

Back

-ectomy

Front

The suffix "-algia" is used to describe:

Back

Pain

Front

What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?

Back

Fast

Front

Which prefix means "around"?

Back

Peri-

Front

The suffix "-oma" is commonly used to indicate:

Back

Tumor

Front

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean in medical terms?

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Over