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Medical Terminology
Second section of med. term.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ab- | not |
| ad-, af- | absence of |
| dorso- | pertaining to back |
| ep-, epi- | on top of, around |
| hemi- | half |
| hyp-, hypo- | below |
| inter- | between |
| intra-, intro- | inside |
| sub- | below |
| super-, supra- | above |
| anter/o | front |
| caud/o | back |
| cephal/o | head |
| dist/o | distant |
| dors/o | back |
| infer/o | below |
| later/o | side |
| medi/o | middle |
| poster/o | back |
| proxim/o | close to |
| super/o | above |
| ventr/o | front |
| -algia | pain |
| -centesis | puncture |
| -graph | writing/drawing instrument |
| -graphy | writing or recording |
| -itis, -ites | inflammation |
| -oma | tumor |
| -opsy | examination |
| Abd | All But Dissertation |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| PT | Physical Therapy/patient |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |