Prefix/Suffix in Medicine

Prefix/Root Words/Suffix in Medical Terminology

​Root Words

• A root word stands on its own as word.

• You can make new words from it by adding beginnings (prefixes) and endings (suffixes).

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For example: 'comfort' is a root word.

• by adding the prefix 'dis' or the suffix 'able' you can make new words such as 'discomfort' and 'uncomfortable'

Fill in the Blank

A prefix is in the _____ of a word and is descriptive (describes location, quantity, size, color, etc.)

Multiple Choice

A suffix is in the middle of the word and often describes the meaning of the word.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

'Un' would be an example of a root word.

• True

• False

Medical terminology - break down

Open Ended

Take a few minutes and research some common prefixes/root words used specifically in medicine (even better if they are sports medicine!).

Provide me with 3 prefixes/root words and their meaning below.

Open Ended

Now take a few minutes to research some common medical suffixes.

Provide me with 2 suffixes and their definition below.

That's all for today...

I'll be back in school Monday!

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