Medical Root Words Flashcard

Front

The root "gastro" is associated with which organ?

Back

Stomach

Front

What does the root "hepato" mean?

Back

Liver

Front

The root "pneumo" is associated with which of the following? Heart, Liver, Air or Lungs, Stomach

Back

Air or Lungs

Front

What does the prefix "ab" mean?

Back

Away from

Front

Which prefix means "toward"?

Back

Ad

Front

Which prefix means "against"?

Back

Contra

Front

The prefix "dys" is used to describe something that is:

Back

Difficult or painful

Front

What is the meaning of the prefix "tachy"?

Back

Above normal/rapid

Front

What does the prefix "uni" signify?

Back

One

Front

What is the meaning of the suffix "ac"?

Back

Pertaining to