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Prefix/Suffixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -itis | inflammation |
| hypo- | below normal |
| hyper- | above normal |
| pyo- | pus |
| endo- | within the body |
| ecto | outwith the body |
| mast- | pertaining to breast |
| neur- | pertaining to nerves |
| neuro- | pertaining to the nervous system |
| -osis | a condition/disease |
| osteo- | bone |
| chondro | cartilage |
| -dipsia | "thirst" |
| -emesis | vomiting |
| -ectomy | removal of (a body part) |
| -emia | blood condition |
| -graph | an instrument used to record data/picture |
| -graphy | process of recording |
| pre- | before |
| ante- | before |
| post- | after |
| -stomy | creating an opening |
| -tomy | incision |
| cardio | pertaining to the heart |
| -penia | deficiency |
| -phagia | eating |
| -phobia | fear/sensitivity |