Term | Definition |
a-; an-; ana- | No; Not; Without |
Ante- | Before; Forward |
Anti- | Against |
Bi- | Two; Double; Both |
Brady- | Slow |
Contra- | Against; Opposite |
Dys- | Difficult; Painful |
Endo- | Within |
Epi- | Above; Upon |
Gynec/o- | Woman |
Hemi- | Half |
Hyper- | Above; Excessive |
Hypo- | Below; Deficient |
Inter- | Between |
Intra- | Within |
Neo- | New |
Non- | Not |
Para- | Near; Beside |
Per- | Through |
Peri- | Around; Surrounding |
Poly- | Many; Excessive |
Post- | After |
Pre- | before; In Front Of |
Retro- | Behind; Backward; Upward |
Semi- | Half |
Sub- | Below; Under |
Syn- | Together; With |
Tachy- | Fast |
Tri- | Three |
-Algia | Pain |
-Cyte | Cell |
-Ectomy | Surgical Removal; Excision |
-Emesis | Vomit |
-Emia | Blood |
-Ism | Condition |
-Itis | Inflammation |
-Lepsy | Seizure |
-Oid | Resembling; Like |
-(O)logist | Specialist in the Study or Treatment of |
-(O)logy | Study Of |
-Oma | Tumor |
-Osis | Abnormal Condition |
-Ostomy | Creation Of An Opening |
-Otomy | Incision Into |
-Pathy | Disease |
-Phonia | Voice; Sound |
-Plasty | Surgical Repair |
-Pnea | Breathing |
-Rrhea | Flow; Discharge |
-Sclerosis | Hardening |
-Stasis | Control; Stop |
Abdomin/o | Abdomen |
Arteri/o | Artery |
Arthr/o | Joint |
Audi/o | Hearing; Sound |
Ather/o | Fat; Fatty Plaque |
Aur/o | Ear |
Bronch/o | Bronchus |
Bucc/o | Cheek |
Carcin/o | Cancer |
Cardi/o | Heart |
Cerebr/o | Cerebrum |
Coagul/o | Clotting |
Cyst/o | Bladder,Sac |
Cyt/o | Cell |
Derm/o, Dermat/o | Skin |
Electr/o | Electricity |
Encephal/o | Brain |
Erythr/o | Red |
Gastr/o | Stomach |
Gyn/o, Gyn/e, Gynec/o | Woman |
Hemat/o, Hem/o | Blood |
Hepat/o | Liver |
Hydr/o | Water; Fluid |
Hyster/o | Uterus |
Immune/o | Protection |
Lip/o | Fat |
Lymph/o | Lymph |
Muc/o | Mucus |
My/o | Muscle |
Narc/o | Sleep |
Nas/o | Nose |
Nephr/o | Kidney |
Neur/o | Nerve |
Ocul/o, Ophthalm/o, Opt/o | Eye |
Onych/o | Nail |
Or/o | Mouth |
Oste/o | Bone |
Pancreat/o | Pancreas |
Phleb/o | Vein |
Phot/o | Light |
Pneum/o | Lungs; Air |
Proct/o | Rectum |
Pysch/o, Psych/i | Mind or Soul |
Pulmon/o | Lungs |
Quadr/i | Four |
Rect/o | Rectum |
Ren/o | Kidney |
Rhin/o | Nose |
Septi | Bacteria |
Thorac/o | Chest |
Thromb/o | Clot |
Trache/o | Trachea |
Urethr/o | Urethra |
Ven/o | Vein |
Cerebrospinal | Pertaining to the Brain and the Spinal Cord. |
Cerebrovascular | Pertaining to the Brain and the Blood Vessels that Supply It. |
Epidural | Pertaining to Above the Dura Mater |
Epilepsy | A Disorder of the Central Nervous System Characterized by Recurrent Seizures. |
Meningitis | Inflammationn of the Menings of the Brain. |
Neurologist | A Physician Who Specializes in Dieseases of the Neurological System. |
Schizophrenis | A Type Of Psychosis In Which The Mind Is Said To Be Split From Reality. |
Bradycardia | Pertaining To A Slow Heart Rate. |
Cardiologist | A Physician Who Specializes In Diseases Of The Heart. |
Cardiomyopathy | Disease Of The Heart Muscle. |
Endarterectomy | Surgical Removal Of the Inside Of An Artery. |
Endocardium | Membrane Lining The Cavities Of The Heart. |
Hypertension | High Blood Pressure. |
Hypoxemia | Too Little Oxygen In The Blood. |
Myocarditis | Inflammation Of The Heart Tissue. |
Pericardium | Lining around The Outside Of The Heart. |
Tachycardia | Pertaining To A Fast Heart Rate. |
Bronchitis | Inflammation of The Bronchi. |
Dyspnea | Difficult, Painful, or Faulty Breathing. |
Hypoxia | A Condition Of Deficient Oxygen Levels. |
Pharyngitis | Inflammation Of The Pharynx. |
Pulmonologist | Specialist In Diseases Of The Lungs. |
Rhinoplasty | Surgical Repair Of The Nose. |
Rhinorrhea | Discharge From The Nose. |
Spirometry | Measurement Of Breathing. |
Stethoscope | Instrument used To Listen To Lung And Heart Sounds Through The Chest Wall. |
Artritis | Inflammation Of The Joints. |
Intramuscular | Pertaining To Within The Muscle. |
Myalgia | Muscle Pain. |
Orthopedic | Literally, means, pertaing To Straight foot- Pertaining To The Study Of Diseases Of The Skeletal And Muscular System. |
Tendinitis | Inflammation Of The Tendon. |
Endocrinology | Study Of The Secreting Glands That Comprise The Endocrine System. |
Hyperglycemia | Too Much Sugar In The Blood. |
Hyperthyroidism | Condition Too Much Thyroid Hormone. |
Hypokalemia | Low Blood Potassium. |
Pancreatitis | Inflammation Of The Pancreas. |
Autoimmune | The Disorder Characerized By Abdomal Function Of The Immune System That Causes The Body To Produce Anitibodies Against Itself. |
Immunocompromised | A Condition In Which The Immune Sysyem Has Been Compromised By Disease or immunosuppressive Agents. |
Leukemia | A Malignant Blood Disease Marked By Abnormal White Blood cells, or Leukocytes. |
Metastasis | The Spread Of Cancer Cells Beyond The Original Site Of The Tumor Through Blood Or Lymph. |
Anemia | A Blood Condition In Which There Is A Reduction In The Number Of Red Blood Cells, Hemoglobin, Or The Volume Of Packed Red Blood Cells. |
Hematology | Medicial Study Of The Blood. |
Myeloma | Tumor Of The Bone Marrow. |
Cholecystectomy | Surgical Removal Of The Gall Bladder. |
Cirrhosis | Chronic Liver Condition That Causes Yellowing Of Tissues. |
Colonoscopy | Process Of Viewing The Colon. |
Dyspepsia | The Condition Of Indigestion, Or Of Painful Digestion. |
Dysphagia | Pertaining To Difficulty In Eating Or Swallowing. |
Esophagitis | Inflammation Of The Esophagus. |
Gastroenterologist | Specialist In The Study Or Treatment Of The Stomach And Intestines. |
Nasogastric | Pertaining To The Nose And The Stomach (e.g., A Tube That Travels From The Nose To The Stomach) |
Pancreatitis | Inflammation Of The Pancreas. |
Sublingual | Pertaining To Under The Tongue. |
Nephrectomy | Surgical Removal Of A Kidney. |
Polyuria | Condition In Which One urinates Excessively. |
Pyelonephritis | Inflammation Of The Renal Pelvis Area Of The Kidney. |
Urologist | Physician Who Specializes In Conditions Of The Urinary System. |
Conjunctivitis | Inflammation Of The Conjunctiva. |
Intraocular | Pertaining To The Inside Of The Eye. |
Ophthmologist | Specialist In Diseases Of The Eye. |
Optometry | Process Of Measuring The Eye. |
Photophobia | Extreme Sensitivity And Discomfort From Light. |
Myringitis | Inflammation Of The Tympanic Membrane. |
Otitis | Inflammation Of The Ear. |
Dermatitis | Inflammation Of The Skin. |
Dermatologist | Specialist In The Study of Diseases Of The Skin. |
Epidermal | Pertaining To The Skin. |
Histology | The Study Of Tissues. |
Subcutaneous | Pertaining to Below The Skin. |
Gynecologist | a Physician Who Speacializes In The Reproductive Sysytem Of A Woman, |
Hysteractomy | The Surgical Removal Of The Uterus. |
Mammogram | An X-Ray Of The Breast. |
Obstetrics | The Specialty Pertaining To The Care And Treatment of Mother And Fetus Through Out Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Immediate Postpartum Period. |
Vasectomy | Excision of Part Of The Vas Deferens To Produce Male Sterility. |