Identify the Prefix or Suffix

This set of medical terminology slides features 15 terms in which the reader is asked to identify either the prefix or suffix word part. The answer is revealed on the slide that follows the question. Being able to identify and understand the meaning for prefixes and suffixes can greatly help one to understand medical terms, even when those words seem longer than the credits at the end of a blockbuster movie!

Directions

1. Click on the first slide to enlarge.
2. Click on either the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

Additional articles

• Color Prefixes and Combining Forms
• Prefixes Flash Cards
• Suffixes Flash Cards

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Prefix or Suffix Practice

Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes

What is the prefix in prenatal

Pre- is the prefix in prenatal

What is the suffix in tendinitis?

-itis is the suffix in tendinitis

What is the prefix in polydipsia?

Poly- is the prefix in polydipsia

What is the suffix in hypothermia?

-ia is the suffix in hypothermia

What is the suffix in gerontology?

-ology is the suffix in gerontology

What is the prefix in bradycardia?

Brady- is the prefix in bradycardia

What is the prefix in dysuria

Dys- is the prefix in dysuria

What is the suffix in cholecystectomy?

-ectomy is the suffix in cholcystectomy

What is the prefix in acyanotic?

A- is the prefix in acyanotic

What is the prefix in supraventricular?

Supra- is the prefix in supraventricular

What is the suffix in hemolysis?

-lysis is the suffix in hemolysis

What is the suffix in endoscopy?

-scopy is the suffix in endoscopy

What is the suffix in erythrocyte?

-cyte is the suffix in erythrocyte

What is the prefix in psychotropic?

Psycho- is the prefix in psychotropic

What is the prefix in hyperopia?

Hyper- is the prefix in hyperopia

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