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Lesson 7
Lesson 7 Prefix / Suffix
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| iasis / cholelithiasis | Condition of / Condition of gallbladder stones, Suffix |
| iatric / pediatric | Medicine / Child medicine, Suffix |
| ic / enteric | Pertaining to / Pertaining to the small intestines, Suffix |
| inter / intercostal | Between / Between ribs, Prefix |
| intra / intra-aortic | Within / Within the aorta, Prefix |
| isis, asis / metastasis | Condition of / Condition of charge in location |
| itis / gastritis | Inflammation of / Stomach inflammation |
| juxta / juxtaepiphysial | Near / Near epiphysis |
| kinesis / metakinesis | Movement / Moving part |
| kypho / kyphosis | Hump / Condition of being humpbacked |
| logia, logy / cardiology | Science of / Study of heart |
| lysis / osteolysis | Disintegration / Bone breakdown |
| macro / macrostomia | Large / Large mouth |
| malacia / chondromalacia | Softening / Soft cartilage |
| med, medi, medio / mediocarpal | Middle / Middle of the carpal bone |
| mega, megaly / cardiomegaly | Enlargement / Enlarged heart |
| micro / microcephalic | Small / Small brain |
| mono / mononculeosis | Single / Large outbreak of one nucleus lymphocytes |
| multi / multiplication | Many / Many locations |
| neo / neonatal | New / Newborn |
| ob / obtunded | Against / Against or mentally dull |
| oid / mucoid | Like, shape, resemble / mucouslike |
| oligo / oliguria | Few / Diminished urination |
| ology / neurology | Study of / study of the nerves |
| oma / lymphoma | Tumor / Lymph tumor |
| osis / pediculosis | Condition / Condition of lice infestation |
| otomy / carniotomy | Incision / Skull incision |