MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
| [ 1 ] Quick Introduction.
[ 2 ] Word Building Reference: [ 3 ] Medical Terms – Singular versus plural rules [ 4 ] Medical Terminology Exams [ 5 ] Medical Terms – Prefixes, roots, suffixes (see links below) |
Alphabetical Listing of Med Terms – Prefixes, roots, suffixes |
| Prefix: A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning. Pre means “before.” Prefixes may also indicate a location, number, or time. Root: central part of a word. Suffix: The ending part of a word that modifies the meaning of the word. Example: cholecystitis. Root = ‘cholecyst/o’ -Definition: gallbladder and the suffix is ‘itis’ – Definition: inflammation. Translation: inflammation of the gallbladder. |
This is a great reference to help strengthen your understanding of medical terminology. See how common medical terms are created using the various prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
