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Ch 7 Prefix/Suffic
Med Term Chapter 7 Resp Prefixes and Suffixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pan- | all |
| para- | beside |
| poly- | many |
| pro- | before |
| re- | again |
| tachy- | fast |
| hyper- | excessive |
| hypo- | insufficient (too low) |
| -algia | pain |
| -centesis | puncture to withdraw fluid |
| -dynia | pain |
| -ectasis | dilation |
| -ectomy | surgical removal |
| -emia | blood condition |
| -genic | produced by |
| -gram | record |
| -graphy | process of recording |
| -oma | tumor |
| -osis | abnormal condition |
| -ostomy | surgically create opening |
| -otomy | cutting into |
| -phonia | voice |
| -phylaxis | protection |
| -plasm | formation |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -plegia | paralysis |
| -pnea | breathing |
| -spasm | involuntary muscle spasm |
| -stenosis | narrowing |
| -thorax | chest |