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Prefix/Suffixes
Term | Definition |
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-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 |