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.

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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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Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAM) Practice Test

Many people are looking for healthcare measures that are beyond mainstream through complementary and alternative therapies. This medical terminology practice test highlights 20 of the more common terms related to complementary and alternative therapies found in the United States today.

Directions

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Free Medical Terminology Study Guide on CAM Therapy

Med term for conventional medicine

Allopathic medicine definition

Therapy combining nutrition, medicinal supplements, herbs, and water

Naturopathy definition

Med term for medical practice in addition to conventional practice

Complementary Medicine definition

Traditional Chinese medical practice that uses thin needles

Acupuncture definition

Therapy that is a system of spinal adjustments

Chiropractic medicine definition

Therapy where patient follows verbal prompts to envision a peaceful location in detail

Guided imagery definition

Care that considers a person's mind, body, and spirit

Holistic care definition

Ancient medicine using acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, meditation, exercise, massage

Traditional Chinese medicine definition

Type of therapy that uses gentle touch to help release tension



Craniosacral therapy definition

Chinese medicine incorporating movement, breathing, and meditation

Qi Gong definition

Massage that uses soft-tissue manipulation and application of pressure to trigger points

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) definition



Medicine using substances from plant or mineral products diluted in water or alcohol

Homeopathy definition

Therapy that helps a person focus on thoughts, emotions, and responses to maintain a calm, constant awareness

Mindfulness meditation definition

Soft-tissue manipulation used to ease painful conditions

Myofascial release definition

Medicine that uses alternative health care

Alternative medicine definition

Therapy in which a person is placed in a state of focused concentration

Hypnosis definition

Chinese therapy in which finger pressure is applied to body areas

Acupressure definition

Tradition Hindu medicine that emphasizes hygiene, exercise, herbs, yoga, physiotherapy, diet

Ayurvedic medicine definition

Mechanical spinal adjustment by an osteopath

Osteopathic manipulative therapy definition

Patient learns to control muscle tension, pain, body temperature, brain waves

Biofeedback definition

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