Medical Terminology

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Excessive or above normal (e.g., hypertension = high blood pressure)

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

Below normal or deficient (e.g., hypothermia = abnormally low body temperature)

What does the suffix '-itis' mean?

Inflammation (e.g., arthritis = inflammation of a joint)

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal (e.g., appendectomy = removal of the appendix)

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

Study of (e.g., cardiology = study of the heart)

What does 'tachycardia' mean?

Abnormally rapid heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute

What does 'bradycardia' mean?

Abnormally slow heart rate, typically under 60 beats per minute

What does the prefix 'hemo-' or 'hemato-' mean?

Related to blood (e.g., hematology = study of blood)

What does the suffix '-osis' mean?

Abnormal condition or disease (e.g., cirrhosis = chronic liver disease)

What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?

Disease or disorder (e.g., neuropathy = disease of the nerves)