Medical Terminology Word Parts Flashcards

Front

-algia

Back

pain, painful condition

Front

dys-

Back

bad, painful, difficult

Front

-ectomy

Back

surgical removal

Front

hypo-

Back

decreased

Front

hyper-

Back

increased

Front

-itis

Back

inflammation

Front

-osis

Back

abnormal condition

Front

-ostomy

Back

surgically create an opening

Front

-otomy

Back

surgical incision

Front

-plasty

Back

surgical repair