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Lesson 9-Prefix/Suff
The Eyes and Ears
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -cusis | hearing |
| -opia | vision condition |
| bi- | Two |
| eso- | Inward |
| exo- | Outward |
| hyper- | Increased |
| hypo- | Decreased |
| intra- | Within |
| peri- | Surrounding |
| sub- | Below |
| -algia | Pain |
| -itis | Inflammation |
| -metry | To measure |
| -opia | Vision condition |
| -pexy | Surgical fixation |
| -plasty | Surgical repair |
| -rrhagia | Bleeding |
| -rrhea | Discharge |
| -scope | Instrument for visual examination |
| -tomy | Surgical incision |