Unit 2: Introduction to Medical Terminology Review

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hypo-

Back

under

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-pathy

Back

disease

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trans-

Back

across

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

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-itis

Back

inflammation

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What is the BEST definition of a prefix?

Back

Short word part added before a word or root word to modify its meaning

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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Back

over or excessive

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What does the suffix '-ology' refer to?

Back

the study of

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Back

under or below

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Back

surgical removal

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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between or among