Suffixes Prefixes Root Words Abbreviations
100
Appears at the end of the word.
Where does a suffix appear in a word?
100
At the beginning of the word.
Where does a prefix appear in a word?
100
The main foundation for a medical term
What is a root word?
300
Emergency room
What does ER stand for?
200
Modifies meaning of the word.
How does the suffix affect the word?
200
To point out location or quantity
What is the point of a prefix?
200
After the prefix and before the suffix
Where is a root word placed?
300
Everyday
What does QD stand for?
300
Example: A person may have their liver removed instead of it being repaired.
Name an issue that may occur if a suffix is misspelled or wrong?
300
By studying/memorizing
How do you know your prefixes?
300
They're both equally important. If a medical term is ever slightly misunderstood, then a life threatening situation may occur.
Which is more important, a root word or a prefix?
300
Right eye
What does OD stand for?
400
To examine
What does the suffix, -scopy, mean?
400
Between
What does the prefix inter- mean?
400
Stomach
What does the root word Gastr- mean?
300
Left eye
What does OS stand for?
500
Development; flow/discharge
What do the suffixes -trophy and -rrhea mean?
500
Before; Against
What do the prefixes Ante- and Anti- mean?
500
Heart and joints.
What do the root words cardi- and arth- mean?
300
before meals
What does Ac stand for?






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