Front
poly-
Back
Many or much
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyneuropathy
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Medical Terminology - Prefixes, Suffixes & Roots
Master medical terminology with 50 essential prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Build vocabulary for healthcare careers.
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Front
anti-
Back
Against
Antibiotic, Anticoagulant, Antiemetic
Front
pre-
Back
Before or in front of
Prenatal, Preoperative, Precordial
Front
-itis
Back
Inflammation
Arthritis, Gastritis, Dermatitis
Front
-ectomy
Back
Surgical removal or excision
Appendectomy, Tonsillectomy, Mastectomy
Front
-osis
Back
Abnormal condition
Cyanosis, Scoliosis, Nephrosis
Front
-pathy
Back
Disease
Neuropathy, Cardiomyopathy, Retinopathy
Front
-logy
Back
Study of
Biology, Cardiology, Neurology
Front
-oma
Back
Tumor, mass, or swelling
Carcinoma, Lipoma, Melanoma
Front
-scopy
Back
Visual examination
Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Arthroscopy
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