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2026 LSU Flashcards
Prefix, Suffix, Word Roots, +More
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ab- (Position/Placement)Prefix | away from |
| ad- (Position/Placement)Prefix | towards |
| ana- (Position/Placement)Prefix | up |
| cata- (Position/Placement)Prefix | down |
| circum-, perl- (Position/Placement)Prefix | around |
| ecto- (Position/Placement)Prefix | out, outer |
| ex- (Position/Placement)Prefix | out, away from |
| extra- (Position/Placement)Prefix | outside, beyond |
| infra- (Position/Placement)Prefix | below |
| para- (Position/Placement)Prefix | beside |
| meso- (Position/Placement)Prefix | middle |
| ante- (Position/Placement)Prefix | before, infront of |
| endo- (Position/Placement)Prefix | within, inner, inside |
| epi- (Position/Placement)Prefix | on, upon, over, outer |
| hyper- (Position/Placement)Prefix | over, above |
| hypo- (Position/Placement)Prefix | under, below |
| inter- (Position/Placement)Prefix | among, between |
| intra- (Position/Placement)Prefix | within inside |
| peri- (Position/Placement)Prefix | around, surrounding |
| retero- (Position/Placement)Prefix | backward, behined |
| sub- (Position/Placement)Prefix | below, under |
| super- (Position/Placement)Prefix | over, above, excess |
| supra- (Position/Placement)Prefix | beyond, above upon |
| ambi- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | both |
| bi- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 2, double |
| centi- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 100 |
| deca- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 10 |
| dipl- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | double |
| di(s)- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 2 |
| mili- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 1 thousandth |
| multi- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | many much |
| nulli- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | none |
| poly- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | many |
| primi- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | first |
| quadri- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 4 |
| quint- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 5 |
| semi-, hemi- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 1/2 |
| tetra- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 4 |
| tri- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 3 |
| uni- (Numbers/Amount)Prefix | 1 |
| a- (General Description)Prefix | without, absence of |
| an- (General Description)Prefix | lacking, without, not |
| ante-, anti-, contra- (General Description)Prefix | opposing, against |
| auto- (General Description)Prefix | self, same |
| brady- (General Description)Prefix | slow |
| brachy- (General Description)Prefix | short |
| cac-, mal- (General Description)Prefix | bad |
| dia- (General Description)Prefix | through |
| dys- (General Description)Prefix | bad, painful, difficult, abnormal |
| eu- (General Description)Prefix | normal, good, well |
| hetero- (General Description)Prefix | different |
| hydro- (General Description)Prefix | water |
| homeo-, homo- (General Description)Prefix | same |
| mega-, macro- (General Description)Prefix | large |
| micro- (General Description)Prefix | small |
| pan- (General Description)Prefix | all, entire |
| pre- (General Description)Prefix | before, in front of |
| pseudo- (General Description)Prefix | false |
| oligo- (General Description)Prefix | few, little, scant |
| pro- (General Description)Prefix | before |
| sym-, syn- (General Description)Prefix | together |
| -algia, -dynia (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | pain |
| -cele (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | hernia, tumor swelling |
| -emesis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | vomiting |
| -itis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | inflammation |
| -lysis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | destruction, separation |
| -megaly (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | enlargement, large |
| -old (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | resemble |
| -oma (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | tumor |
| -osis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | condition of |
| -pathy (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | disease |
| -penia (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | deficiency |
| -phobia (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | fear |
| -plegia (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | paralysis, stroke |
| -ptosis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | drooping |
| -ptysis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | spitting |
| -rrhage (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | bursting forth |
| -rrhagia (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | bursting forth |
| -rrhea (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | flow discharge |
| -rrhexis (Pathological Conditions)Suffixes | rupture |
| -centesis (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | surgical puncture |
| -desis (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | blinding |
| -ectomy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | surgical excision |
| -gram (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | weight, mark, record |
| -graph (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | to write, record |
| -meter (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | measure |
| -opsy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | to view |
| -plasty (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | surgical repair |
| -plexy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | surgical fixation |
| -rrhaply (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | suture |
| -scope (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | instrument |
| -scopy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | to view |
| -stasis (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | control, stopping |
| -stormy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | new opening |
| -tome (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | instrument to cut |
| -tomy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | incision |
| -tripsy (Diagnostic/Surgical Procedures)Suffixes | crushing |
| -blast (General)Suffixes | immature cell, germ cell |
| -cyte (General)Suffixes | cell |
| -lst (General)Suffixes | one who specializes, agent |
| -logy (General)Suffixes | study of |
| -phagia (General)Suffixes | to eat |
| -phasia (General)Suffixes | to speak |
| -philia (General)Suffixes | attraction |
| -phraxis (General)Suffixes | to obstruct |
| -physis (General)Suffixes | growth |
| -plasia (General)Suffixes | formation, produce |
| -pnea (General)Suffixes | breathing |
| -polesis (General)Suffixes | formation |
| -therapy (General)Suffixes | treatment |
| -trophy (General)Suffixes | nourishment, development |
| -uria (General)Suffixes | urine |
| Ex: anesthesi-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - loss of sensation and pain managment |
| Ex: cardi-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries |
| Ex: cyt-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - cellular structure and functions |
| Ex: dermat-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - skin |
| Ex: endocrin-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the endocrine (glands and hormones) system |
| Ex: epidemi-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - epidemic diseases |
| Ex: gastroenter-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the stomach or intestinal or digestive system |
| Ex: gynec-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the female reproductive system |
| Ex: hemat-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - blood and blood-forming tissues |
| Ex: hist-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - microscopic structures of tissues |
| Ex: immun-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the immune system; allergic disorders |
| Ex: microbi-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - microbes |
| Ex: nephr-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the kidney and urinary systems |
| Ex: neur-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the nervous system |
| Ex: onc-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - tumors |
| Ex: ophthalm-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the eye |
| Ex: parasit-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - parasites |
| Ex: path-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - pathogens or disease- causing agents |
| Ex: proct-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - diseases of the rectum, colon, anus |
| Ex: psychiatry (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - disorders of the mind |
| Ex: radi-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - radioactive substances used in prevention, diagnosis, treatment |
| Ex: ser-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - antibodies in the serum |
| Ex: ur-ology (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | study of - urinary system |
| Ex: appendic-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - appendix |
| Ex: arthr-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - joint |
| Ex: burs-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - bursa |
| Ex: cholecyt-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - gall bladder |
| Ex: col-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - colon |
| Ex: cyst-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - bladder |
| Ex: dermat-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - skin |
| Ex: diverticul-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - colon wall |
| Ex: encephal-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - brain |
| Ex: gastr-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the -stomach wall |
| Ex: gastroenter-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - stomach and intestines |
| Ex: hepat-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - liver |
| Ex: mening-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - meninges, fingers |
| Ex: nephr-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - kidney |
| Ex: osteochondr-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - bone and cartilage |
| Ex: osteomyel-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - bone |
| Ex: pancreat-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - pancreas |
| Ex: periton-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - abdominal wall |
| Ex: rhin-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - nasal membranes |
| Ex: tendon-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - tendons |
| Ex: tonsill-itis (What Does It Mean)Suffixes | inflammation of the - tonsils |
| ang/i, angi/o, vas/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | vessel |
| angin (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | to choke |
| arter (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | artery |
| arteri/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | artery |
| ather/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | fatty substance, porridge |
| capillus (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | hairlike |
| card (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | heart |
| card/i, cardi/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | heart |
| cubitum (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | elbow, forearm |
| cyte (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | cell |
| derm (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | skin |
| electro/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | electricity |
| embol (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | to cast, to throw |
| erg/ (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | work |
| erythro/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | red |
| hem/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | blood |
| infarct (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | infarct (necrosis of an area) |
| lipid (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | fat |
| log (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | sturdy |
| man/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | thin |
| my/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | muscle |
| phleb (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | vein |
| phleb/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | vein |
| pulmonar (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | lung |
| rrhyth (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | rhythm |
| scler (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | hardening |
| sera (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | serum |
| sphygm/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | pulse |
| steh/o (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | chest |
| tens (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | tension |
| thromb (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | clot |
| ven/i (Cardiovascular Sys.)Word Root | vein |
| -a to -ae (Singular to Plural) | Ex: bursa > bursae |
| -ax to -aces (Singular to Plural) | Ex: thorax > thoraces |
| -nx to -nges (Singular to Plural) | Ex: phalanx > phalanges |
| -en to -ina (Singular to Plural) | Ex: foramen > foramina |
| -is to -es (Singular to Plural) | Ex: crisis > crises |
| -ix to -ices (Singular to Plural) | Ex: appendix > appendices |
| -on to -a (Singular to Plural) | Ex: spermatozoon > spermatozoa |
| -um to -a (Singular to Plural) | Ex: ovum > ova |
| -us to -i (Singular to Plural) | Ex: nucleus > nuclei |
| -y to -es (Singular to Plural) | Ex: artery > arteries |
| kn ~ n (Pronunciation) | Ex: knukle |
| mn ~ n (Pronunciation) | Ex: mnemonic |
| pn ~ n (Pronunciation) | Ex: pneumonia |
| ps ~ s (Pronunciation) | Ex: psychiatry |
| pt ~ t (Pronunciation) | Ex: ptosis |
| g ~ silent (Pronunciation) | Ex: phlegm |
| CC (Abbreviations) | Chief Complaint |
| CPR (Abbreviations) | Computerized Patient Record |
| DS (Abbreviations) | Discharge Summary |
| Dx (Abbreviations) | Diagnosis |
| EHR (Abbreviations) | Electronic Health Record |
| EMR (Abbreviations) | Electronic Medical Record |
| EPR (Abbreviations) | Electronic Patient Record |
| FH (Abbreviations) | Family History |
| H&P (Abbreviations) | History and Physical Examination |
| HIPPA (Abbreviations) | Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act |
| PE (Abbreviations) | Physical Examination |
| PMH (Abbreviations) | Past Medical History |
| ROS (Abbreviations) | Review Of System |
| SH (Abbreviations) | Social History |
| A&P (Abbreviations) | Anatomy and Physiology |
| ASC (Abbreviations) | Ambulatory Surgery Center |
| D.C. (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Chiropractic or Chiropractic Medicine |
| D.D.S (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| D.O (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Osteopathy or Osteopathic Medicine |
| D.P.M (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| Dr. (Abbreviations) | Doctor |
| ED (Abbreviations) | Emergency Department |
| ENT (Abbreviations) | Ears, Nose, and Throat |
| ER (Abbreviations) | Emergency Room |
| GI (Abbreviations) | Gastrointestinal |
| GYN (Abbreviations) | Gynecology |
| ICU (Abbreviations) | Intensive Care Unit |
| LPN (Abbreviations) | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LVN (Abbreviations) | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| M.D. (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Medicine |
| NP (Abbreviations) | Nurse Practitioner |
| OB (Abbreviations) | Obstetrics |
| OB/GWN (Abbreviations) | Obstetrics And Gynecology |
| O.D (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Optometry |
| PA (Abbreviations) | Physician's Assistant |
| PCP (Abbreviations) | Primary Care Physician |
| Pharm. D. (Abbreviations) | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| PT (Abbreviations) | Physical Therapy |
| RN (Abbreviations) | Registered Nurse |
| SNF (Abbreviations) | Skilled Nursing Facility (Pronounced Sniff) |
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