Unit 0 Anatomical Prefixes/Roots/Suffixes

What is the definition of the anatomical prefix 'a-'?

• not, without

• with, together

• above, over

• under, below

What is the definition of the anatomical suffix '-ation'?

• condition, process

• inflammation

• pertaining to

• surgical removal

What is the definition of the anatomical suffix '-cyte'?

• cell

• tissue

• organ

• enzyme

What is the definition of the anatomical suffixes '-dynia', '-algia', or 'alge(si)'?

• pain

• swelling

• inflammation

• tumor

What is the definition of the anatomical prefix 'hydro-'?

• water

• blood

• bone

• muscle

What is the definition of the anatomical suffix '-itis'?

• inflammation of

• removal of

• study of

• enlargement of

What is the definition of the anatomical suffix '-ism'?

• condition

• inflammation

• removal

• pain

What is the definition of the anatomical prefix 'macro-'?

• large

• small

• fast

• blue

What is the definition of the anatomical prefix 'meta-'?

• beyond

• before

• inside

• under

What is the definition of the anatomical prefix 'micro-'?

• small, tiny

• large, huge

• fast, rapid

• old, ancient