{"id":2353,"date":"2022-08-18T14:28:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/dcbiol110311092nded\/?post_type=back-matter&p=2353"},"modified":"2023-10-23T01:39:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T05:39:55","slug":"appendix-ii-anatomical-prefixes-and-suffixes","status":"publish","type":"back-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/dcbiol110311092nded\/back-matter\/appendix-ii-anatomical-prefixes-and-suffixes\/","title":{"raw":"Appendix II: Anatomical Prefixes and Suffixes","rendered":"Appendix II: Anatomical Prefixes and Suffixes"},"content":{"raw":"Source: Wikipedia. 2021. List of Medical Roots, Suffixes, and Prefixes. https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_medical_roots,_suffixes_and_prefixes.<\/a>\r\n

Alphabetical Index:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
A<\/a>\u00a0 B<\/a>\u00a0 C<\/a>\u00a0 D<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0E<\/a>\u00a0 G<\/a>\u00a0 H<\/a>\u00a0 I<\/a>\u00a0 J-K<\/a>\u00a0 L<\/a>\u00a0 M<\/a>\u00a0 N<\/a>\u00a0 O<\/a>\u00a0 P\u00a0<\/a> Q-R<\/a>\u00a0 S<\/a>\u00a0 T<\/a>\u00a0 U<\/a>\u00a0 V<\/a>\u00a0 X-Z<\/a><\/h5>\r\n

Index by Topic:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBodily Concepts\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0Body Parts and Substances<\/a>\u00a0 Colour<\/a>\u00a0 Description<\/a>\u00a0 Position<\/a>\u00a0 Quantity or Amount<\/a>\r\n

<\/a>A<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
a-, an-<\/td>\r\nnot, without (alpha privative)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00-\/\u1f00\u03bd- (a-\/an-), not, without<\/td>\r\nanalgesic, apathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ab-<\/td>\r\nfrom; away from<\/td>\r\nLatin<\/td>\r\nabduction<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
abdomin-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the abdomen<\/td>\r\nLatin abd\u014dmen, abdomen, fat around the belly<\/td>\r\nabdomen, abdominal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ac<\/td>\r\npertaining to; one afflicted with<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (-ak\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\ncardiac, hydrophobiac<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
acanth-<\/td>\r\nthorn or spine<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03ba\u03b1\u03bd\u03b8\u03b1 (\u00e1kantha), thorn<\/td>\r\nacanthion, acanthocyte, acanthoma, acanthulus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
acou-[1]<\/td>\r\nof or relating to hearing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03ba\u03bf\u03cd\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (ako\u00faein), \u1f00\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (akoustik\u00f3s), of or for hearing<\/td>\r\nacoumeter, acoustician, hyperacusis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
acr-<\/td>\r\nextremity, topmost<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03ba\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1kron), highest or farthest point<\/td>\r\nacrocrany, acromegaly, acroosteolysis, acroposthia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-acusis<\/td>\r\nhearing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (akoustik\u00f3s), of or for hearing<\/td>\r\nparacusis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ad<\/td>\r\ntoward, in the direction of<\/td>\r\nLatin ad, toward, to<\/td>\r\ndorsad, ventrad<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ad-<\/td>\r\nat, increase, on, toward<\/td>\r\nLatin ad-, to<\/td>\r\nadduction, addition<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aden-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to a gland<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03b4\u03ae\u03bd, \u1f00\u03b4\u03ad\u03bd-, (ad\u1e17n, ad\u00e9n-), an acorn; a gland<\/td>\r\nadenocarcinoma, adenology, adenotome, adenotyphus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
adip-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to fat or fatty tissue<\/td>\r\nLatin (adeps, adip-), fat<\/td>\r\nadipocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
adren-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the adrenal glands<\/td>\r\nLatin ad + r\u0113n\u0113s, kidneys<\/td>\r\nadrenal artery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-aemia, ema, hemat (BrE)<\/td>\r\nblood condition<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9\u03bc\u03af\u03b1 (anaim\u00eda), without blood<\/td>\r\nanaemia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aer(o)-<\/td>\r\nair, gas<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03ae\u03c1, \u1f00\u03ad\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (a\u1e17r, a\u00e9ros)<\/td>\r\naerosinusitis, aerodynamics<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aesthesi- (BrE)<\/td>\r\nsensation<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f34\u03c3\u03b8\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (a\u00edsth\u0113sis)<\/td>\r\nanaesthesia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-al<\/td>\r\npertaining to<\/td>\r\nLatin -alis<\/td>\r\nabdominal, femoral<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
alb-<\/td>\r\ndenoting a white or pale color<\/td>\r\nLatin albus, white<\/td>\r\nalbino, tunica albica<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
alge(si)-<\/td>\r\npain<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03bb\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1lgos)<\/td>\r\nanalgesic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-algia, alg(i)o-<\/td>\r\npain<\/td>\r\nGreek<\/td>\r\nmyalgia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
all-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as different, or as an addition<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1llos), another, other<\/td>\r\nalloantigen, allopathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ambi-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as positioned on both sides; describing both of two<\/td>\r\nLatin (ambi-, ambo), both, on both sides<\/td>\r\nambidextrous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
amnio-<\/td>\r\nPertaining to the membranous fetal sac (amnion)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03bc\u03bd\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1mnion)<\/td>\r\namniocentesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
amph(i)-<\/td>\r\non both sides<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03bc\u03c6\u03af (amph\u00ed)<\/td>\r\namphicrania, amphismela, amphomycin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
amylo-<\/td>\r\nstarchy, carbohydrate-related<\/td>\r\nLatin amylum (starch)<\/td>\r\namylase, amylophagia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
an-<\/td>\r\nnot, without (alpha privative)<\/td>\r\nGreek<\/td>\r\nanalgesia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ana-<\/td>\r\nback, again, up<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03bd\u03b1- (ana-)<\/td>\r\nanaplasia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
an-<\/td>\r\nanus<\/td>\r\nLatin<\/td>\r\nanal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
andr-<\/td>\r\npertaining to a man<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03bd\u03ae\u03c1, \u1f00\u03bd\u03b4\u03c1- (an\u1e17r, andr-), male<\/td>\r\nandroid, andrology, androgen<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
angi-<\/td>\r\nblood vessel<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03bd (ange\u00eeon)<\/td>\r\nangiogram, angioplasty<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aniso-<\/td>\r\ndescribing something as unequal<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03bd\u1fd1\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1n\u012bsos), unequal<\/td>\r\nanisocytosis, anisotropic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ankyl-, ancyl-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as crooked or bent<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03b3\u03ba\u03cd\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (ank\u00falos), crooked, curved<\/td>\r\nankylosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ante-<\/td>\r\ndescribing something as positioned in front of another thing<\/td>\r\nLatin (\u0101nt\u0113), before, in front of<\/td>\r\nantepartum<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
anthropo-<\/td>\r\nhuman<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ac\u03bd\u03b8\u03c1\u03c9\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1nthr\u014dpos), human<\/td>\r\nanthropology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
anti-<\/td>\r\ndescribing something as 'against' or 'opposed to' another<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9 (anti), against<\/td>\r\nantibody, antipsychotic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
apo-<\/td>\r\naway, separated from, derived from<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03c0\u03cc (ap\u00f3)<\/td>\r\napoptosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
archi-<\/td>\r\nfirst, primitive<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9- (arkhi-)<\/td>\r\narchinephron<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
arsen(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to a male; masculine<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u03c1\u03c3\u03b5\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (arsenik\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\narsenoblast<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
arteri(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to an artery<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03c1\u03c4\u03b7\u03c1\u03af\u03b1 (art\u0113r\u00eda), a wind-pipe, artery (used distinctly versus a vein)<\/td>\r\narteriole, artery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
arthr-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the joints, limbs<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f04\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1rthron), a joint, limb<\/td>\r\narthritis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
articul-<\/td>\r\njoint<\/td>\r\nLatin articulus<\/td>\r\narticulation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ary<\/td>\r\npertaining to<\/td>\r\nLatin -arius<\/td>\r\nbiliary tract, coronary<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ase<\/td>\r\nenzyme<\/td>\r\nfrom Greek \u03b4\u03b9\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1- (dia-, part, apart) + \u03c3\u03c4\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (st\u00e1sis, stand)), division<\/td>\r\nlactase<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-asthenia<\/td>\r\nweakness<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03c3\u03b8\u03ad\u03bd\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1 (asth\u00e9neia)<\/td>\r\nmyasthenia gravis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
atel(o)-<\/td>\r\nimperfect or incomplete development<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f00\u03c4\u03b5\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 (atel\u1e17s), without end, incomplete<\/td>\r\natelocardia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ather-<\/td>\r\nfatty deposit, soft gruel-like deposit<\/td>\r\n\u1f00\u03b8\u03ac\u03c1\u03b7 (ath\u00e1r\u0113)<\/td>\r\natherosclerosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ation<\/td>\r\nprocess<\/td>\r\nLatin<\/td>\r\nmedication, civilization<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
atri-<\/td>\r\nan atrium (esp. heart atrium)<\/td>\r\nLatin<\/td>\r\natrioventricular<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aur-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ear<\/td>\r\nLatin (auris), the ear<\/td>\r\naural<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aut-<\/td>\r\nself<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f50\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2, \u03b1\u1f50\u03c4\u03bf- (aut\u00f3s, auto-)<\/td>\r\nautoimmune, autograph, autobiography, automobile, automatic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aux(o)-<\/td>\r\nincrease; growth<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f50\u03be\u03ac\u03bd\u03c9, \u03b1\u1f54\u03be\u03c9 (aux\u00e1n\u014d, a\u00fax\u014d)<\/td>\r\nauxocardia: enlargement of the heart, auxology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
axill-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the armpit (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\r\nLatin (axilla), armpit<\/td>\r\naxilla<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
azo(to)-<\/td>\r\nnitrogenous compound<\/td>\r\nFrench azote, nitrogen; from Greek \u03ac\u03b6\u03c9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (\u00e1z\u014dtik\u00f3s) \u1f00- (a-, no, without) + \u03b6\u03c9\u03ae (z\u014d\u1e17, life)), mephitic air<\/td>\r\nazothermia: raised temperature due to nitrogenous substances in blood<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>B<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
bacillus<\/td>\r\nrod-shaped<\/td>\r\nLatin baculus, stick<\/td>\r\nBacillus anthracis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bacteri-<\/td>\r\nPertaining to bacteria<\/td>\r\nLatin (bacterium; Greek \u03b2\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4\u03ae\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (bakt\u1e17rion), small staff<\/td>\r\nbacteriophage, bactericide<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
balan-<\/td>\r\nof the glans penis or glans clitoridis<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03ac\u03bb\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (b\u00e1lanos), acorn, glans<\/td>\r\nbalanitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bas-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to base<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (b\u00e1sis), foundation, base<\/td>\r\nbasolateral<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bi-<\/td>\r\ntwice, double<\/td>\r\nLatin bi-<\/td>\r\nbinary vision, bicycle, bisexual<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bio-<\/td>\r\nlife<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03af\u03bf\u03c2 (b\u00edos)<\/td>\r\nbiology, biological<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
blast-<\/td>\r\ngerminate or bud<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (blast\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\nblastomere<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
blephar(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the eyelid<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03bb\u03ad\u03c6\u03b1\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (bl\u00e9pharon), eyelid<\/td>\r\nblepharoplasty<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
brachi(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the arm<\/td>\r\nLatin (bracchium), from Greek \u03b2\u03c1\u03b1\u03c7\u03af\u03c9\u03bd (brakh\u00ed\u014dn), arm<\/td>\r\nbrachium of inferior colliculus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
brachy-<\/td>\r\nindicating 'short' or less commonly 'little'<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03c1\u03b1\u03c7\u03cd\u03c2 (brakh\u00fas), short, little, shallow<\/td>\r\nbrachycephalic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
brady-<\/td>\r\nslow<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b2\u03c1\u03b1\u03b4\u03cd\u03c2 (brad\u00fas), slow<\/td>\r\nbradycardia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bronch(i)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the bronchus<\/td>\r\nLatin (bronchus); Greek \u03b2\u03c1\u03cc\u03b3\u03c7\u03bf\u03c2 (br\u00f3nkhos), windpipe<\/td>\r\nbronchitis, bronchiolitis obliterans<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
<\/a>bucc(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the cheek<\/td>\r\nLatin bucca, cheek<\/td>\r\nbuccolabial<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
burs(o)-<\/td>\r\nbursa (fluid sac between the bones)<\/td>\r\nLatin (bursa), purse; Greek \u03b2\u03cd\u03c1\u03c3\u03b1 (b\u00farsa), hide, wine-skin<\/td>\r\nbursa, bursitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>C<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
capill-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to hair<\/td>\r\nLatin capillus, hair<\/td>\r\ncapillus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
capit-<\/td>\r\npertaining to the head as a whole<\/td>\r\nLatin caput, capit-, the head<\/td>\r\ncapitation, decapitation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
carcin-<\/td>\r\ncancer<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03ba\u03af\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (kark\u00ednos), crab<\/td>\r\ncarcinoma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cardi-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the heart<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03b4\u03af\u03b1 (kard\u00eda), heart<\/td>\r\ncardiology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
carp-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the wrist<\/td>\r\nLatin (carpus) < Greek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03c0\u03cc\u03c2 (karp\u00f3s), wrist; NOTE: This root should not be confused with the mirror root carp(o)- meaning fruit.<\/td>\r\ncarpal, carpopedal spasm, metacarpal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cata-<\/td>\r\ndown, under<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac (kat\u00e1)<\/td>\r\ncatabolism, catacombs, cataract<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-cele<\/td>\r\npouching, hernia<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03ae\u03bb\u03b7 (k\u1e17l\u0113)<\/td>\r\nhydrocele, varicocele<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-centesis<\/td>\r\nsurgical puncture for aspiration<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03ad\u03bd\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (k\u00e9nt\u0113sis)<\/td>\r\namniocentesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cephal(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the head (as a whole)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03ae (kephal\u1e17), the head<\/td>\r\ncephalalgy, hydrocephalus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cerat(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the cornu; a horn<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03ad\u03c1\u03b1\u03c2, \u03ba\u03b5\u03c1\u03b1\u03c4- (k\u00e9ras, kerat-), a horn<\/td>\r\nceratoid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cerebell(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the cerebellum<\/td>\r\nLatin cerebellum, little brain<\/td>\r\ncerebellum<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cerebr(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the brain<\/td>\r\nLatin cerebrum, brain<\/td>\r\ncerebrology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cervic-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the neck or the cervix<\/td>\r\nLatin cervix, cerv\u012bc-), neck, cervix<\/td>\r\ncervical vertebrae, cervicodorsal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cheil-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the lips<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (khe\u00eelos), lip, mouth, beak<\/td>\r\nangular cheilitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chem(o)-<\/td>\r\nchemistry, drug<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03b7\u03bc\u03b5\u03af\u03b1 (kh\u0113me\u00eda)<\/td>\r\nchemical, chemistry, chemotherapy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chir-, cheir-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the hand<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03b5\u03af\u03c1, \u03c7\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf- (khe\u00edr, kheiro-), hand<\/td>\r\nchiropractor<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chlor-<\/td>\r\ndenoting a green color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03bb\u03c9\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (khl\u014dr\u00f3s), green, yellow-green<\/td>\r\nchlorophyll<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chol(e)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to bile<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae (khol\u1e17), bile<\/td>\r\ncholaemia (UK) \/ cholemia (US), cholecystitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cholecyst(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the gallbladder<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03b7\u03ba\u03cd\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (khol\u0113k\u00fastis), gallbladder < \u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae (khol\u1e17), bile, gall + \u03ba\u03cd\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (k\u00fastis), bladder<\/td>\r\ncholecystectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chondr(i)o-<\/td>\r\ncartilage, gristle, granule, granular<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03bf\u03bd\u03b4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (grc)<\/td>\r\nchondrocalcinosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chrom(ato)-<\/td>\r\ncolor<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c7\u03c1\u1ff6\u03bc\u03b1 (khr\u00f4ma)<\/td>\r\nhemochromatosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-cidal, -cide<\/td>\r\nkilling, destroying<\/td>\r\nLatin -c\u012bda, cutter, killer<\/td>\r\nbacteriocidal, suicide, suicidal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cili-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the cilia, the eyelashes; eyelids<\/td>\r\nLatin cilium, eyelash; eyelid<\/td>\r\nciliary<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
circum-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as 'around' another<\/td>\r\nLatin circum, around<\/td>\r\ncircumcision<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cis-<\/td>\r\non this side<\/td>\r\nLatin cis<\/td>\r\ncisgender<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-clast<\/td>\r\nbreak<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (klast\u00f3s), broken<\/td>\r\nosteoclast<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
clostr-<\/td>\r\nspindle<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03bb\u03c9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c1 (kl\u014dst\u1e17r), spindle, thread<\/td>\r\nClostridium<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
co-<\/td>\r\nwith, together, in association<\/td>\r\nLatin co-<\/td>\r\ncoenzymes, co-organization<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-coccus, \u2011coccal<\/td>\r\nround, spherical<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03ba\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00f3kkos), berry, seed<\/td>\r\nStreptococcus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
col-, colo-, colono-<\/td>\r\ncolon<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd (k\u00f3lon)<\/td>\r\ncolonoscopy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
colp-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the vagina<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03bb\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00f3lpos), bosom, womb; hollow, depth<\/td>\r\ncolposcopy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
com-<\/td>\r\nwith, together<\/td>\r\nLatin cum<\/td>\r\ncommunicate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
contra-<\/td>\r\nagainst<\/td>\r\nLatin contr\u0101<\/td>\r\ncontraindication<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cor-<\/td>\r\nwith, together<\/td>\r\nLatin cor-<\/td>\r\ncorrective<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cor-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the eye's pupil<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03c1\u03b7 (k\u00f3r\u0113), girl, doll; pupil of the eye<\/td>\r\ncorectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cord(i)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the heart (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\r\nLatin cor, heart<\/td>\r\ncommotio cordis,<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cornu-<\/td>\r\napplied to describing processes and parts of the body as likened or similar to horns<\/td>\r\nLatin corn\u016b, horn<\/td>\r\ngreater cornu<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
coron-<\/td>\r\npertaining to the heart<\/td>\r\nLatin cor\u014dna<\/td>\r\ncoronary heart disease<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cortic-<\/td>\r\ncortex, outer region<\/td>\r\nLatin cortex, bark of a tree<\/td>\r\ncorticosteroid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cost-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ribs<\/td>\r\nLatin costa, rib<\/td>\r\ncostochondral<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cox-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the hip, haunch, or hip-joint<\/td>\r\nLatin coxa, hip<\/td>\r\ncoxopodite<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
crani(o)-<\/td>\r\nbelonging or relating to the cranium<\/td>\r\nLatin cranium, from Greek \u03ba\u03c1\u1fb1\u03bd\u03af\u03bf\u03bd (kr\u0101n\u00edon), cranium, skull, bones enclosing the brain<\/td>\r\ncraniology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-crine, crin(o)-<\/td>\r\nto secrete<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03c1\u03af\u03bd\u03c9 (kr\u00edn\u014d), separate, divide, discern<\/td>\r\nendocrine<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cry(o)-<\/td>\r\ncold<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03c1\u03cd\u03bf\u03c2 (kr\u00faos), cold, frost<\/td>\r\ncryoablation, cryogenic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cutane-<\/td>\r\nskin<\/td>\r\nLatin cutis<\/td>\r\nsubcutaneous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cyan(o)-<\/td>\r\nhaving a blue color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2, \u03ba\u03c5\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00faanos, ku\u00e1neos, blue, of the color blue)<\/td>\r\ncyanopsia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cycl-<\/td>\r\ncircle, cycle<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03ba\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00faklos)<\/td>\r\ncyclosis, cyclops, tricycle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cyph(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as bent (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03c5\u03c6\u03cc\u03c2 (kuph\u00f3s), bent, hunchback<\/td>\r\ncyphosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cyst(o)-, cyst(i)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the urinary bladder<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (k\u00fastis), bladder, cyst<\/td>\r\ncystotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cyt(o)-, -cyte<\/td>\r\ncell<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00fatos), a hollow, vessel<\/td>\r\ncytokine, leukocyte, cytoplasm<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

D<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
dacry(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to tears<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03ac\u03ba\u03c1\u03c5, tear<\/td>\r\ndacryoadenitis, dacryocystitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-dactyl(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to a finger, toe<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03ac\u03ba\u03c4\u03c5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (d\u00e1ktulos), finger, toe<\/td>\r\ndactylology, polydactyly<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
de-<\/td>\r\nfrom, down, or away from<\/td>\r\nLatin de-<\/td>\r\ndehydrate, demonetize, demotion<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dent-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to teeth<\/td>\r\nLatin dens, dentis, tooth<\/td>\r\ndentist, dental<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dermat(o)-, derm(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the skin<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1, \u03b4\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (d\u00e9rma, d\u00e9rmatos), skin, human skin<\/td>\r\ndermatology, epidermis, hypodermic, xeroderma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-desis<\/td>\r\nbinding<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03ad\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (d\u00e9sis)<\/td>\r\narthrodesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dextr(o)-<\/td>\r\nright, on the right side<\/td>\r\nLatin dexter<\/td>\r\ndextrocardia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
di-<\/td>\r\ntwo<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03b9-<\/td>\r\ndiplopia,<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
di-<\/td>\r\napart, separation<\/td>\r\nLatin dis-<\/td>\r\ndilation, distal, dilute<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dia-<\/td>\r\nthrough, during, across<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03b9\u03ac (di\u00e1), through, during, across<\/td>\r\ndialysis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dif-<\/td>\r\napart, separation<\/td>\r\nLatin dif-<\/td>\r\ndifferent<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
digit-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the finger [rare as a root]<\/td>\r\nLatin digitus, finger, toe<\/td>\r\ndigit<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
diplo-<\/td>\r\ntwofold<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03b9\u03c0\u03bb\u03cc\u03bf\u03c2 (dipl\u00f3os)<\/td>\r\ndiploid, diplosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-dipsia<\/td>\r\n(condition of) thirst<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03af\u03c8\u03b1 (d\u00edpsa)<\/td>\r\ndipsomania, hydroadipsia, oligodipsia, polydipsia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dis-<\/td>\r\nseparation, taking apart<\/td>\r\nLatin dis-<\/td>\r\ndissection<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dors(o)-, dors(i)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the back<\/td>\r\nLatin dorsum, back<\/td>\r\ndorsal, dorsocephalad<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dromo-<\/td>\r\nrunning, conduction, course<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03c1\u03cc\u03bc\u03bf\u03c2 (dr\u00f3mos)<\/td>\r\ndromotropic, syndrome<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
duodeno-<\/td>\r\ntwelve<\/td>\r\nLatin duodeni<\/td>\r\nduodenal atresia, duodenum<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dura-<\/td>\r\nhard<\/td>\r\nLatin durus<\/td>\r\ndura mater<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dynam(o)-<\/td>\r\nforce, energy, power<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b1\u03bc\u03b9\u03c2 (d\u00fanamis)<\/td>\r\nhand strength dynamometer, dynamics<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-dynia<\/td>\r\npain<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7 (od\u00fan\u0113)<\/td>\r\nvulvodynia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dys-<\/td>\r\nbad, difficult, defective, abnormal<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b4\u03c5\u03c3- (dus-)<\/td>\r\ndysentery, dysphagia, dysphasia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
-eal (see -al)<\/td>\r\npertaining to<\/td>\r\nEnglish -al, from Latin -\u0101lis<\/td>\r\nadenohypophyseal, corneal, esophageal, perineal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ec-<\/td>\r\nout, away<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03ba (ek), out of, from<\/td>\r\nectopia, ectopic pregnancy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ect(o)-<\/td>\r\nouter, outside<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03ba\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (ekt\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\nectoblast, ectoderm, ectoplasm<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ectasia, -ectasis<\/td>\r\nexpansion, dilation<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f14\u03ba\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00e9ktasis)<\/td>\r\nbronchiectasis, telangiectasia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ectomy<\/td>\r\ndenotes a surgical operation or removal of a body part; resection, excision<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03ba\u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03ae (ektom\u1e17), excision<\/td>\r\nmastectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-emesis<\/td>\r\nvomiting condition<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f15\u03bc\u03b5\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (h\u00e9mesis)<\/td>\r\nhematemesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-emia<\/td>\r\nblood condition (Am. Engl.)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1 (ha\u00eema), \"blood\"<\/td>\r\nanemia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
encephal(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the brain; see also cerebro-<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03b3\u03ba\u03ad\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (enk\u00e9phalos), the brain<\/td>\r\nencephalogram<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
endo-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as inside or within<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f14\u03bd\u03b4\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e9ndon), inside, internal<\/td>\r\nendocrinology, endospore, endoskeleton<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
eosin(o)-<\/td>\r\nhaving a red color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f20\u03ce\u03c2 (\u0113\u1e53s), dawn, daybreak, morning red, goddess of the dawn (\u1f28\u03ce\u03c2, \u0112\u1e53s)<\/td>\r\neosinophil granulocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
enter(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the intestine<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f14\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e9nteron), intestine<\/td>\r\ngastroenterology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
epi-<\/td>\r\non, upon<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03c0\u03b9- (epi-), before, upon, on, outside, outside of<\/td>\r\nepicardium, epidermis, epidural, episclera, epistaxis, epidemic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
episi(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the pubic region, the loins<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03c0\u03af\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (ep\u00edsion), the pubic area, loins; vulva<\/td>\r\nepisiotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
erythr(o)-<\/td>\r\nhaving a red color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f10\u03c1\u03c5\u03b8\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (eruthr\u00f3s), red<\/td>\r\nerythrocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-esophageal, -esophago-<\/td>\r\ngullet (AmE)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bf\u1f30\u03c3\u03bf\u03c6\u03ac\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (oisoph\u00e1gos)<\/td>\r\nesophagus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
esthesio-<\/td>\r\nsensation (AmE)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f34\u03c3\u03b8\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (a\u00edsth\u0113sis), to perceive<\/td>\r\nesthesioneuroblastoma, esthesia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
eu-<\/td>\r\ntrue, good, well, new<\/td>\r\n\u03b5\u1f56 (e\u00fb)<\/td>\r\neukaryote<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ex-<\/td>\r\nout of, away from<\/td>\r\nLatin ex-<\/td>\r\nexcision, except<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
exo-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as \"outside\" another<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f14\u03be\u03c9 (\u00e9x\u014d), outside of, external<\/td>\r\nexophthalmos, exoskeleton, exoplanet<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
extra-<\/td>\r\noutside<\/td>\r\nLatin extra, outside of, beyond<\/td>\r\nextradural hematoma extraordinary, extreme<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
faci-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the face<\/td>\r\nLatin faci\u0113s, the face, countenance<\/td>\r\nfacioplegic, facial<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fibr-<\/td>\r\nfiber<\/td>\r\nLatin fibra, fiber, filament, entrails[2]<\/td>\r\nfibril, fibrin, fibrinous pericarditis, fibroblast, fibrosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fil-<\/td>\r\nfine, hair-like<\/td>\r\nLatin f\u012blum, thread<\/td>\r\nfilament, filum terminale<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
foramen<\/td>\r\nhole, opening, or aperture, particularly in bone<\/td>\r\nLatin for\u0101men<\/td>\r\nforamen magnum<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-form<\/td>\r\nused to form adjectives indicating \"having the form of\"<\/td>\r\nLatin f\u014drma, form, shape<\/td>\r\ncruciform, cuneiform, falciform<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fore-<\/td>\r\nbefore or ahead<\/td>\r\nOld English f\u014dr(e)-, before, in front of<\/td>\r\nforegut, foreshadow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fossa<\/td>\r\na hollow or depressed area; a trench or channel<\/td>\r\nLatin fossa, ditch, pit<\/td>\r\nfossa ovalis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
front-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the forehead<\/td>\r\nLatin fr\u014dns, front-, the forehead<\/td>\r\nfrontonasal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
galact-<\/td>\r\nmilk<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03ac\u03bb\u03b1, \u03b3\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4- (g\u00e1la, galakt-)<\/td>\r\ngalactorrhea, galaxy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gastr-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the stomach<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c1, \u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03c1- (gast\u1e17r, gastr-), stomach, belly<\/td>\r\ngastroenterology, gastropod<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-gen<\/td>\r\n*born in, from<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03ae\u03c2 (-gen\u1e17s), from \u03b3\u03b5\u03bd-\u03bd\u03ac\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (gen-n\u00e1ein), to be born<\/td>\r\n*endogen<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
of a certain kind<\/td>\r\nheterogenous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-genic<\/td>\r\nformative; pertaining to producing<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03ae\u03c2 (-gen\u1e17s)<\/td>\r\ncardiogenic shock<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
genu-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the knee<\/td>\r\nLatin gen\u016b, knee<\/td>\r\ngenu valgum<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-geusia<\/td>\r\ntaste<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03b5\u1fe6\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (ge\u00fbsis)<\/td>\r\nageusia, dysgeusia, hypergeusia, hypogeusia, parageusia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gingiv-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the gums<\/td>\r\nLatin ging\u012bva, gum<\/td>\r\ngingivitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
glauc(o)-<\/td>\r\nHaving a grey or bluish-grey colour<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u03b1\u03c5\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (glauk\u00f3s), grey, bluish-grey<\/td>\r\nglaucoma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gloss(o)-, glott(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the tongue<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u1ff6\u03c3\u03c3\u03b1, \u03b3\u03bb\u1ff6\u03c4\u03c4\u03b1 (gl\u00f4ssa, gl\u00f4tta), tongue<\/td>\r\nglossology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gluco-<\/td>\r\nsweet<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u03c5\u03ba\u03cd\u03c2 (gluk\u00fas), sweet<\/td>\r\nglucocorticoid, glucose<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
glyc-<\/td>\r\nsugar<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u03c5\u03ba\u03cd\u03c2 (gluk\u00fas), sweet<\/td>\r\nglycolysis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gnath-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the jaw<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03bd\u03ac\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (gn\u00e1thos), jaw<\/td>\r\ngnathodynamometer<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-gnosis<\/td>\r\nknowledge<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03bd\u1ff6\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (gn\u00f4sis), inquiry, knowledge<\/td>\r\ndiagnosis, prognosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gon-<\/td>\r\nseed, semen; reproductive<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (g\u00f3nos), fruit, seed, procreating<\/td>\r\ngonorrhea<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-gram, -gramme<\/td>\r\nrecord or picture<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03c1\u03ac\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1 (gr\u00e1mma), picture, letter, writing<\/td>\r\nangiogram, gramophone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-graph<\/td>\r\ninstrument used to record data or picture<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03af\u03b1 (-graph\u00eda), written, drawn, graphic interpretation<\/td>\r\nelectrocardiograph, seismograph<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-graphy<\/td>\r\nprocess of recording<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03af\u03b1 (-graph\u00eda), written, drawn, graphic interpretation<\/td>\r\nangiography<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gyno-, gynaeco- (BrE), gyneco- (AmE)<\/td>\r\nwoman<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b3\u03c5\u03bd\u03ae, \u03b3\u03c5\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9\u03ba (gun\u1e17, gunaik)<\/td>\r\ngynaecology, gynecomastia, gynoecium<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
halluc-<\/td>\r\nto wander in mind<\/td>\r\nLatin \u0101l\u016bcinor, to wander in mind<\/td>\r\nhallucinosis, hallucination<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hem(at)-, haem(ato)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to blood<\/td>\r\nLatin h\u00e6ma[citation needed], from Greek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1, \u03b1\u1f31\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4- (grc), blood<\/td>\r\nhematology, older form haematology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hema-, hemo-<\/td>\r\nblood (AmE)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1, (grc), blood<\/td>\r\nhemal, hemoglobin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hemangi(o)-<\/td>\r\nblood vessels<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1, (grc), blood, + \u1f00\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03bd (ange\u00eeon), vessel, urn<\/td>\r\nhemangioma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hemi-<\/td>\r\none-half<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f21\u03bc\u03b9- (h\u0113mi-), half<\/td>\r\ncerebral hemisphere<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hepat-, hepatic-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the liver<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f27\u03c0\u03b1\u03c1, \u1f20\u03c0\u1fb0\u03c4- (h\u00eapar, \u0113pat-), the liver<\/td>\r\nhepatology, hepatitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
heter(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as \"the other\" (of two), as an addition, or different<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f15\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (h\u00e9teros), the other (of two), another; different<\/td>\r\nheterogeneous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hidr(o)-<\/td>\r\nsweat<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f31\u03b4\u03c1\u03ce\u03c2, \u1f31\u03b4\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4- (hidr\u1e53s, hidr\u014dt-), sweat, perspiration<\/td>\r\nhyperhidrosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hist(o)-, histio-<\/td>\r\ntissue<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f31\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (hist\u00f3s), web, tissue<\/td>\r\nhistology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
home(o)-<\/td>\r\nsimilar<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f45\u03bc\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 (homoios), like, resembling, similar<\/td>\r\nhomeopathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hom(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as \"the same\" as another or common<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f41\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (hom\u00f3s), the same, common<\/td>\r\nhomosexuality, homozygote, homophobic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
humer(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the shoulder (or [rarely] the upper arm)<\/td>\r\nLatin umerus, shoulder<\/td>\r\nhumerus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hydr(o)-<\/td>\r\nwater<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f55\u03b4\u03c9\u03c1 (h\u00fad\u014dr), water<\/td>\r\nhydrophobe, hydrogen<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hyper-<\/td>\r\nextreme or beyond normal<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f51\u03c0\u03ad\u03c1 (hup\u00e9r), over, above; beyond, to the extreme<\/td>\r\nhypertension, hypertrichosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hyp(o)-<\/td>\r\nbelow normal<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f51\u03c0\u03cc, \u1f51\u03c0\u03bf- (hup\u00f3), below, under<\/td>\r\nhypovolemia, hypoxia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hyster(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the womb or the uterus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f51\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03c1\u03b1 (hust\u00e9ra), womb<\/td>\r\nhysterectomy, hysteria<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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-iasis<\/td>\r\ncondition, formation, or presence of<\/td>\r\nLatin -iasis, pathological condition or process; from Greek \u1f34\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00edasis), cure, repair, mend<\/td>\r\nmydriasis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
iatr(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to medicine or a physician (uncommon as a prefix but common as a suffix; see -iatry)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f30\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (iatr\u00f3s), healer, physician<\/td>\r\niatrochemistry, iatrogenesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-iatry<\/td>\r\ndenotes a field in medicine emphasizing a certain body component<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f30\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (iatr\u00f3s), healer, physician<\/td>\r\npodiatry, psychiatry<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ic<\/td>\r\npertaining to<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (-ik\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\nhepatic artery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ics<\/td>\r\norganized knowledge, treatment<\/td>\r\nLatin -icus, collection of related things, theme; cognate with Greek -\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (ik\u00f3s), of, pertaining to<\/td>\r\nobstetrics<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
idio-<\/td>\r\nself, one's own<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f34\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00eddios), one's own<\/td>\r\nidiopathic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ileo-<\/td>\r\nileum<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b5\u1f30\u03bb\u03b5\u03cc\u03c2 (eile\u00f3s), to shut in, intestinal obstruction<\/td>\r\nileocecal valve<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
infra-<\/td>\r\nbelow<\/td>\r\nLatin \u012bnfr\u0101, below<\/td>\r\ninfrahyoid muscles<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
inter-<\/td>\r\nbetween, among<\/td>\r\nLatin inter<\/td>\r\ninterarticular ligament<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
intra-<\/td>\r\nwithin<\/td>\r\nLatin intr\u0101<\/td>\r\nintramural<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ipsi-<\/td>\r\nsame<\/td>\r\nLatin ipsi-<\/td>\r\nipsilateral<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
irid(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the iris<\/td>\r\nLatin \u012br\u012bs, rainbow; from Greek \u1f36\u03c1\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00eeris), rainbow<\/td>\r\niridectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
isch-<\/td>\r\nrestriction<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f34\u03c3\u03c7\u03c9 (\u00edskh\u014d), hold back, restrain<\/td>\r\nischemia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ischio-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ischium, the hip-joint<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f30\u03c3\u03c7\u03af\u03bf\u03bd (iskh\u00edon), hip-joint, ischium<\/td>\r\nischioanal fossa<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ine<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to<\/td>\r\nLatin -\u012bnus, of or pertaining to; cognate with Greek -\u03b9\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2, added to form adjectives relating to material, time, and so on<\/td>\r\nmorphine, masculine\/\u200bfeminine<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ism<\/td>\r\ncondition, disease<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (-ism\u00f3s), suffix forming abstract nouns of state, condition, doctrine<\/td>\r\ndwarfism<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ismus<\/td>\r\nspasm, contraction<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2<\/td>\r\nhemiballismus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
iso-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as being equal<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f34\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00edsos), equal<\/td>\r\nisotonic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ist<\/td>\r\none who specializes in<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 (-ist\u1e17s), agent noun, one who practices<\/td>\r\npathologist<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ite<\/td>\r\nthe nature of, resembling<\/td>\r\nLatin -\u012bt\u0113s, those belonging to, from Greek -\u03af\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 (-\u00edt\u0113s)<\/td>\r\ndendrite<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-itis<\/td>\r\ninflammation<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u1fd6\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (-\u00eetis) fem. form of -\u03af\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 (-\u00edt\u0113s), pertaining to, because it was used with the feminine noun \u03bd\u03cc\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (n\u00f3sos, disease), thus -\u00eetis n\u00f3sos, disease of the, disease pertaining to<\/td>\r\ntonsillitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ium<\/td>\r\nstructure, tissue<\/td>\r\nLatin -ium, aggregation or mass of (such as tissue)<\/td>\r\npericardium<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
juxta-<\/td>\r\nnear to, alongside, or next to<\/td>\r\nLatin iuxta<\/td>\r\njuxtaglomerular apparatus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
kal-<\/td>\r\npotassium<\/td>\r\nNew Latin kalium, potassium<\/td>\r\nhyperkalemia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
kary-[3]<\/td>\r\nnucleus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03ac\u03c1\u03c5\u03bf\u03bd (k\u00e1ruon), nut<\/td>\r\neukaryote<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
kerat-[4]<\/td>\r\ncornea (eye or skin)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03ad\u03c1\u03b1\u03c2 (k\u00e9ras), horn<\/td>\r\nkeratoscope<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
kine-[5]<\/td>\r\nmovement<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03b9\u03bd\u03ad\u03c9 (kin\u00e9\u014d), to move, to change<\/td>\r\nakinetopsia, kinesthesia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
koil-[6]<\/td>\r\nhollow<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03bf\u1fd6\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (ko\u00eelos)<\/td>\r\nkoilocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
kyph-[7]<\/td>\r\nhumped<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03ba\u03c5\u03c6\u03cc\u03c2 (kuph\u00f3s), bent forward, stooping, hunchbacked<\/td>\r\nkyphoscoliosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
labi-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the lip<\/td>\r\nLatin labia, labium, lip<\/td>\r\nlabiodental<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lacrim(o)-<\/td>\r\ntear<\/td>\r\nLatin lacrima, tear from crying<\/td>\r\nLacrimal canaliculi<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lact(i)-, lact(o)<\/td>\r\nmilk<\/td>\r\nLatin lac, milk<\/td>\r\nlactation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lapar(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the abdominal wall, flank<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03b1\u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03b1 (lap\u00e1ra), flank<\/td>\r\nlaparotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
laryng(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the larynx, the lower throat cavity where the voice box is<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u1fb0\u0301\u03c1\u03c5\u03b3\u03be, (l\u00e1runx), throat, gullet<\/td>\r\nlarynx<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
latero-<\/td>\r\nlateral<\/td>\r\nLatin later\u0101lis, lateral, of or belonging to the side<\/td>\r\nlateral pectoral nerve<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lei(o)-<\/td>\r\nsmooth<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03c2 (le\u00eeos), smooth<\/td>\r\nleiomyoma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-lepsis, -lepsy<\/td>\r\nattack, seizure<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u1fc6\u03c8\u03b9\u03c2 (l\u00eapsis), seizure<\/td>\r\nepilepsy, narcolepsy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lept(o)-<\/td>\r\nlight, slender<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03b5\u03c0\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (lept\u00f3s), thin, lean<\/td>\r\nleptomeningeal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
leuc(o)-, leuk(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting a white color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03b5\u03c5\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (leuk\u00f3s), white, bright, pale<\/td>\r\nleukocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lingu(a)-, lingu(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the tongue<\/td>\r\nLatin lingua, tongue, speech, language<\/td>\r\nlinguistics<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lip(o)-<\/td>\r\nfat<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03af\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (l\u00edpos), fat, lard<\/td>\r\nliposuction<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
liss(os)-<\/td>\r\nsmooth<\/td>\r\nGreek \u039b\u03b9\u03c3\u03c3\u03cc\u03c2 (Liss\u00f3s), smooth<\/td>\r\nlissencephaly<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lith(o)-<\/td>\r\nstone, calculus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u1fd0\u0301\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (l\u00edthos)<\/td>\r\nlithotripsy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
log(o)-<\/td>\r\nspeech<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (l\u00f3gos)<\/td>\r\ndialog, catalog, logos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-logist<\/td>\r\ndenotes someone who studies a certain field (the field of _____-logy); a specialist; one who treats<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 (logist\u1e17s), studier, practitioner (lit., accountant)<\/td>\r\noncologist, pathologist<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-logy<\/td>\r\ndenotes the academic study or practice of a certain field; the study of<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1 (-log\u00ed\u0101) base noun for the study of something<\/td>\r\nhematology, urology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lumb(o)-, lumb(a)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the part of the trunk between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.<\/td>\r\nLatin lumbus or lumbaris, loin<\/td>\r\nlumbar vertebrae<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lymph(o)-<\/td>\r\nlymph<\/td>\r\nLatin lympha, water<\/td>\r\nlymphedema<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lys(o)-, -lytic<\/td>\r\ndissolution<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u1fe0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (l\u00fasis), loosen, release, + -ic<\/td>\r\nlysosome<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-lysis<\/td>\r\ndestruction, separation<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bb\u1fe0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (l\u00fasis), loosen, release<\/td>\r\nparalysis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
macr(o)-<\/td>\r\nlarge, long<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u1fb0\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (makr\u00f3s), long, tall<\/td>\r\nmacrophage<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-malacia<\/td>\r\nsoftening<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03ba\u03af\u03b1 (malak\u00eda), soft, weak, self-indulgent<\/td>\r\nosteomalacia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mamm(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the breast<\/td>\r\nLatin mamma, breast, udder<\/td>\r\nmammogram<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mammill(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the nipple<\/td>\r\nLatin mammilla, nipple<\/td>\r\nmammillaplasty, mammillitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
manu-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the hand<\/td>\r\nLatin manus, hand<\/td>\r\nmanufacture<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mast(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the breast<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (mast\u00f3s), breast, woman's breast, man's pectoral muscle<\/td>\r\nmastectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
meg(a)-, megal(o)-, -megaly<\/td>\r\nenlargement, million<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03b3\u1fb0\u03c2 (m\u00e9gas), big, large, great, mighty<\/td>\r\nsplenomegaly, megameter<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
melan(o)-<\/td>\r\nhaving a black color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03bb\u1fb1\u03c2, \u03bc\u03b5\u03bb\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf- (m\u00e9l\u0101s, melano-), black, dark<\/td>\r\nmelanin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
melos<\/td>\r\nextremity<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u00e9los), part of a body, limb, member<\/td>\r\nerythromelalgia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mening(o)-<\/td>\r\nmembrane<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u1fc6\u03bd\u1fd0\u03b3\u03be (m\u00eaninx)<\/td>\r\nmeningitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
men-<\/td>\r\nmonth, menstrual cycle<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ae\u03bd (m\u1e17n), month<\/td>\r\nmenopause, menorrhagia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mer-<\/td>\r\npart<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u00e9ros), part, component, region<\/td>\r\nmerocrine, meroblastic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mes-<\/td>\r\nmiddle<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u00e9sos), middle, between, half<\/td>\r\nmesoderm<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
met, meta-<\/td>\r\nafter, beside, beyond or change<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u1fb0\u0301 (met\u00e1), with, among, along with, in common with<\/td>\r\nmetacarpal, metacarpus, metacromion, metanephros, metatheria<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-meter<\/td>\r\ninstrument used to measure or count<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (m\u00e9tron), measure or property, something used to measure<\/td>\r\nsphygmomanometer, thermometer<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-metry<\/td>\r\nprocess of measuring, -meter + -y (see -meter)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (m\u00e9tron)<\/td>\r\noptometry<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
metr-<\/td>\r\npertaining to conditions or instruments of the uterus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03ae\u03c4\u03c1\u1fb1 (m\u1e17tr\u0101), womb, uterus<\/td>\r\nmetrorrhagia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
micr-<\/td>\r\nmillionth; denoting something as small, relating to smallness<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u1fd1\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (m\u012bkr\u00f3s), small<\/td>\r\nmicroscope<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
milli-<\/td>\r\nthousandth<\/td>\r\nLatin mille, thousand<\/td>\r\nmilliliter<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
<\/a>mon-<\/td>\r\nsingle<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03bf\u03bd\u03cc\u03c2 (mon\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\ninfectious mononucleosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
morph-<\/td>\r\nform, shape<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03bf\u03c1\u03c6\u03ae (morph\u1e17)<\/td>\r\nmorphology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
muscul(o)-<\/td>\r\nmuscle<\/td>\r\nLatin m\u016bsculus, muscle (lit. mouse-like, due to mouse-shaped appearance of some muscles; loanword from Greek \u03bc\u1fe6\u03c2 (m\u00fbs), mouse, + Latin -culus, diminutive suffix)<\/td>\r\nmusculoskeletal system<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
my(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to muscle<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u1fe6\u03c2, \u03bc\u03c5- (m\u00fbs, mu-), muscle, mouse, mussel<\/td>\r\nmyoblast<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
myc(o)-<\/td>\r\nfungus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03cd\u03ba\u03b7\u03c2, \u03bc\u03c5\u03ba\u03b7\u03c4-<\/td>\r\nonychomycosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
myel(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to bone marrow or the spinal cord<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03c5\u03b5\u03bb\u03cc\u03c2 (muel\u00f3s), marrow, bone-marrow<\/td>\r\nmyelin sheath, myeloblast<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
myl(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to molar teeth or the lower jaw<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u1fe0\u0301\u03bb\u03b7 (m\u00fal\u0113, mill, grind, molars<\/td>\r\nmylohyoid nerve<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
myri-<\/td>\r\nten thousand<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u1fe1\u03c1\u1fd0\u0301\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u016br\u00edos), innumerable, countless, infinite<\/td>\r\nmyriad<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
myring(o)-<\/td>\r\neardrum<\/td>\r\nLatin myringa, eardrum<\/td>\r\nmyringotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
myx(o)-<\/td>\r\nmucus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bc\u03cd\u03be\u1fb0 (m\u00faxa), mucus, nasal discharge<\/td>\r\nmyxoma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
nan(o)-<\/td>\r\ndwarf, small<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bd\u1fb6\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (n\u00e2nos), dwarf<\/td>\r\nnanogram, nanosecond<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
narc(o)-<\/td>\r\nnumb, sleep<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bd\u03ac\u03c1\u03ba\u03b7 (n\u00e1rk\u0113), numbess, torpor<\/td>\r\nnarcolepsy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nas(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the nose<\/td>\r\nLatin n\u0101sus, nose<\/td>\r\nnasal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nat(o)-<\/td>\r\nbirth<\/td>\r\nLatin n\u0101tus, born, arisen, made<\/td>\r\nneonatology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
necr(o)-<\/td>\r\ndeath<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bd\u03b5\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (nekr\u00f3s), dead body, corpse, dying person<\/td>\r\nnecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
neo-<\/td>\r\nnew<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bd\u03ad\u03bf\u03c2 (n\u00e9os), young, youthful, new, fresh<\/td>\r\nneoplasm<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nephr(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the kidney<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bd\u03b5\u03c6\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (nephr\u00f3s), kidney<\/td>\r\nnephrology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nerv-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system (uncommon as a root: neuro- mostly always used)<\/td>\r\nLatin nervus, tendon, nerve; cognate with Greek \u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (ne\u00fbron), tendon, string, nerve<\/td>\r\nnerve, nervous system<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
neur-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (ne\u00fbron), tendon, sinew, nerve<\/td>\r\nneurofibromatosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
noci-<\/td>\r\npain, injury, hurt<\/td>\r\nLatin noce\u014d<\/td>\r\nnociception<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
norm-<\/td>\r\nnormal<\/td>\r\nLatin n\u014drma, norm or standard; lit. carpenter's square<\/td>\r\nnormocapnia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
ocul-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the eye<\/td>\r\nLatin oculus, the eye<\/td>\r\nOculist<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
odont-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to teeth<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2, \u1f40\u03b4\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4- (odo\u00fas, odont-, tooth<\/td>\r\northodontist<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
odyn-<\/td>\r\npain<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7 (od\u00fan\u0113)<\/td>\r\nstomatodynia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-oesophageal, oesophago- (BrE)<\/td>\r\ngullet<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bf\u1f30\u03c3\u03bf\u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (oisoph\u00e1gos)<\/td>\r\noesophagus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-oid<\/td>\r\nresemblance to<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03b5\u03b9\u03b4\u03ae\u03c2 (-eid\u1e17s), like, connected to, pertaining to<\/td>\r\nSarcoidosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ole<\/td>\r\nsmall or little<\/td>\r\nLatin -olus, suffix to form a diminutive of the noun<\/td>\r\narteriole<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
olig-<\/td>\r\nhaving little, having few<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03bb\u1fd0\u0301\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (ol\u00edgos), few<\/td>\r\noligotrophy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
om(o)-<\/td>\r\nshoulder<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f66\u03bc\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00f4mos), shoulder<\/td>\r\nomoplate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-oma (singular), -omata (plural)<\/td>\r\ntumor, mass, fluid collection<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03bc\u03b1 (-ma), suffix added to verbs to form nouns indicating the result of a process or action; cf. English -tion<\/td>\r\nsarcoma, teratoma, mesothelioma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
omphal(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the navel, the umbilicus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03bc\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03cc\u03c2 (omphal\u00f3s), navel, belly-button<\/td>\r\nomphalotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
onco-<\/td>\r\ntumor, bulk, volume<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f44\u03b3\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00f3nkos)<\/td>\r\noncology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-one<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\nhormone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
onych(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the nail (of a finger or toe)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f44\u03bd\u03c5\u03be, \u1f40\u03bd\u03c5\u03c7\u03bf- (\u00f3nux, onukho-), nail; claw; talon<\/td>\r\nonychophagy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
oo-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to an (egg), a woman's egg, the ovum<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fa0\u03cc\u03bd, \u1fa0\u03bf- (\u014di\u00f3n, \u014dio-), egg, ovum<\/td>\r\noogenesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
oophor(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the woman's (ovary)<\/td>\r\nNeoclassical Greek \u1fa0\u03bf\u03c6\u03cc\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u014dioph\u00f3ron), ovary, egg-bearing<\/td>\r\noophorectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ophthalm(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the (eye)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03c6\u03b8\u03b1\u03bb\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (ophthalm\u00f3s), the eye<\/td>\r\nophthalmology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
opistho-<\/td>\r\nback, behind, rear[8]<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f44\u03c0\u1fd0\u03c3\u03b8\u03b5\u03bd (\u00f3pisthen), behind, at the back<\/td>\r\nopisthotonus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-opsy<\/td>\r\nexamination or inspection<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f44\u03c8\u1fd0\u03c2 (\u00f3psis), view<\/td>\r\nbiopsy, autopsy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
optic(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to chemical properties of the eye<\/td>\r\nMiddle French optique; from Greek \u1f40\u03c0\u03c4\u1fd0\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (optik\u00f3s); cognate with Latin oculus, relating to the eye<\/td>\r\nopticochemical, biopsy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
or(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the mouth<\/td>\r\nLatin \u014ds, \u014dris, mouth<\/td>\r\noral<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-or<\/td>\r\none who, agent noun\u2013forming suffix<\/td>\r\ngenerally appended where Latin would do it\u2014to the root of a Latin-type perfect passive participle. Cf. -er<\/td>\r\ndoctor<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
orchi(o)-, orchid(o)-, orch(o)-<\/td>\r\ntestis<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f44\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00f3rkhis), testicle, ovary<\/td>\r\norchiectomy, orchidectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
orth(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as straight or correct<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03c1\u03b8\u03cc\u03c2 (orth\u00f3s), straight, correct, normal<\/td>\r\northodontist<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-osis<\/td>\r\na condition, disease or increase<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03c9\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (-\u014dsis), state, abnormal condition, action<\/td>\r\nHarlequin type ichthyosis, psychosis, osteoporosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ossi-, osse-<\/td>\r\nbone, bony<\/td>\r\nLatin os, bone<\/td>\r\nperipheral ossifying fibroma, osseous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ost(e)-, oste(o)-<\/td>\r\nbone<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1f40\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bf\u03bd (ost\u00e9on), bone<\/td>\r\nosteoporosis, osteoarthritis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ot(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ear<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bf\u1f56\u03c2, \u1f60\u03c4- (o\u00fbs, \u014dt-), the ear<\/td>\r\notology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ous<\/td>\r\npertaining to<\/td>\r\nLatin -\u014dsus, full of, prone to<\/td>\r\nporous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ovari(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ovaries<\/td>\r\nLatin \u014dvarium, ovary<\/td>\r\novariectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ovo-, ovi-, ov-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the eggs, the ovum<\/td>\r\nLatin (\u014dvum), egg, ovum<\/td>\r\novogenesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
oxo-, ox\/i<\/td>\r\naddition of oxygen<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
oxy-<\/td>\r\nsharp, acid, acute; oxygen<\/td>\r\nborrowed from French oxyg\u00e8ne (originally principe oxigine, 'acidifying principle', referring to oxygen's role in the formation of acids, from Greek \u1f40\u03be\u03cd\u03c2 (ox\u00fas), sharp, pointed + \u03b3\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (g\u00e9nos), birth)<\/td>\r\noxytocin, oxygenated, oxycodone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
pachy-<\/td>\r\nthick<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u03c7\u1fe0\u0301\u03c2 (pakh\u00fas), thick, large, stout<\/td>\r\npachyderma, pachyderm<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-pagus<\/td>\r\nIndicates conjoined twins, with the first part denoting the organs fused<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03ac\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e1gos), fixed, set, fastened<\/td>\r\nxiphopagus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
palpebr-| of or pertaining to the eyelid (uncommon as a root)! scope=\"row\" | palpebr-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the eyelid (uncommon as a root)<\/td>\r\nLatin palpebra, eyelid<\/td>\r\npalpebra<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pan-, pant(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as 'complete' or containing 'everything'; \"all\"<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb6\u03c2, \u03c0\u03b1\u03bd- (p\u00e2s, pan-), all, every<\/td>\r\npanophobia, panopticon, pancytopenia (deficiency in all blood cell types - erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes)[9]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
papill-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the nipple (of the chest\/breast)<\/td>\r\nLatin papilla, nipple; diminutive of papula (see below)<\/td>\r\npapillitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
papul(o)-<\/td>\r\nIndicates papulosity, a small elevation or swelling in the skin, a pimple, swelling<\/td>\r\nLatin papula, pimple, pustle; a small elevation or swelling in the skin<\/td>\r\npapulation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
para-<\/td>\r\nalongside of<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u03c1\u1fb0\u0301 (par\u00e1)<\/td>\r\nparacyesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-paresis<\/td>\r\nslight paralysis<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03b5\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (p\u00e1resis)<\/td>\r\nhemiparesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
parvo-<\/td>\r\nsmall<\/td>\r\nLatin parvus, small, little, unimportant<\/td>\r\nParvovirus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
path(o)-<\/td>\r\ndisease<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u0301\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e1thos), pain, suffering, condition<\/td>\r\nPathology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-pathy<\/td>\r\ndenotes (with a negative sense) a disease, or disorder<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u0301\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e1thos), suffering, accident<\/td>\r\nsociopathy, neuropathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pauci-<\/td>\r\nFew<\/td>\r\nLatin paucus<\/td>\r\nPauci-immune<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pector-<\/td>\r\nbreast or chest<\/td>\r\nLatin pectus<\/td>\r\npectoralgia, pectoriloquy, pectorophony<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ped-, -ped-, -pes<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the foot; -footed<\/td>\r\nLatin p\u0113s, p\u0113d-, foot<\/td>\r\nPedoscope<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ped-, pedo-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the child<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03b1\u1fd6\u03c2, \u03c0\u03b1\u03b9\u03b4\u03cc\u03c2 (pa\u00ees, paid\u00f3s), child<\/td>\r\npediatrics. pedophilia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pelv(i)-, pelv(o)-<\/td>\r\nhip bone<\/td>\r\nLatin pelvis, basin<\/td>\r\nPelvis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-penia<\/td>\r\ndeficiency<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03b5\u03bd\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1, poverty, indigence<\/td>\r\nosteopenia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
peo-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the penis<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03ad\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e9os)<\/td>\r\nPeotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-pepsia<\/td>\r\ndenotes something relating to digestion, or the digestive tract.<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03b5\u03c0\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (pept\u00f3s), cooked, digested < \u03c0\u03ad\u03c3\u03c3\u03c9 (p\u00e9ss\u014d), I boil, cook; digest<\/td>\r\ndyspepsia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
per-<\/td>\r\nthrough<\/td>\r\nLatin per, through, by means of<\/td>\r\npercutaneous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
peri-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something with a position 'surrounding' or 'around' another<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u1fd0\u0301 (per\u00ed), around, about, concerning<\/td>\r\nperiodontal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-pexy<\/td>\r\nfixation<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fc6\u03be\u03b9\u03c2 (p\u00eaxis), fixing in place, fastening<\/td>\r\nnephropexy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phaco-<\/td>\r\nlens-shaped<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u1fb0\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (phak\u00f3s), lentil-bean<\/td>\r\nphacolysis, phacometer, phacoscotoma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-phagia, -phage<\/td>\r\nForms terms denoting conditions relating to eating or ingestion<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 (phag\u00eda) eating < \u03c6\u1fb0\u03b3\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bd (phage\u00een), to eat<\/td>\r\nSarcophagia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-phago-<\/td>\r\neating, devouring<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (-ph\u00e1gos), eater of, eating<\/td>\r\nphagocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phagist-<\/td>\r\nForms nouns that denote a person who 'feeds on' the first element or part of the word<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03b3\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 (phagist\u1e17s) eater; see -phagia<\/td>\r\nLotophagi<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-phagy<\/td>\r\nForms nouns that denotes 'feeding on' the first element or part of the word<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 (phagia) eating; see -phagia<\/td>\r\nhematophagy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phall-<\/td>\r\nphallus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03cc\u03c2 (phall\u00f3s), penis<\/td>\r\nAphallia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pharmac-<\/td>\r\ndrug, medication<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03ac\u03c1\u03bc\u1fb0\u03ba\u03bf\u03bd (ph\u00e1rmakon), witchcraft, drug<\/td>\r\npharmacology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pharyng-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the pharynx, the upper throat cavity<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03c1\u1fe0\u03b3\u03be, \u03c6\u03b1\u03c1\u03c5\u03b3\u03b3- (ph\u00e1runx, pharung-), throat, windpipe; chasm<\/td>\r\npharyngitis, pharyngoscopy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-phil(ia)<\/td>\r\nattraction for<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u1fd0\u03bb\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1 (phil\u00ed\u0101), friendship, love, affection<\/td>\r\nhemophilia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phleb-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the (blood) veins, a vein<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03bb\u03ad\u03c8, \u03c6\u03bb\u03b5\u03b2- (phl\u00e9ps, phleb-), blood-vessel, vein<\/td>\r\nphlebography, phlebotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-phobia<\/td>\r\nexaggerated fear, sensitivity, aversion<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03cc\u03b2\u03bf\u03c2 (ph\u00f3bos), terror, fear, flight, panic<\/td>\r\narachnophobia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phon-<\/td>\r\nsound<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03c9\u03bd\u03ae (ph\u014dn\u1e17)<\/td>\r\nphonograph, symphony<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phos-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to light or its chemical properties, now historic and used rarely. See the common root phot- below.<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u1ff6\u03c2, \u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03bf\u03c2, \u03c6\u03c9\u03c4- (ph\u00f4s, ph\u00e1os), light<\/td>\r\nphosphene<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phot-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to light<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03c9\u03c4\u03c9- (ph\u014dt\u014d-), < \u03c6\u1ff6\u03c2 (ph\u00f4s), light<\/td>\r\nphotopathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phren-, phrenic-<\/td>\r\nthe mind<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u03c1\u03ae\u03bd (phr\u1e17n), intellect, wits, mind<\/td>\r\nphrenic nerve, schizophrenia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
phyllo-<\/td>\r\nleaf-like<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u1fe0\u0301\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd (ph\u00fallon), leaf, foliage, plant<\/td>\r\nphyllodes tumour, phyllotaxis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-phyte, phyto-<\/td>\r\nto grow<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c6\u1fe0\u03c4\u03cc\u03bd (phut\u00f3n), plant, tree<\/td>\r\nhydrophyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pia<\/td>\r\nsoft<\/td>\r\nMedieval Latin pia mater, tender mother, from Latin pia, pius, pious, dutiful, good<\/td>\r\npia mater<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
piri-<\/td>\r\nPear<\/td>\r\nLatin pirum, cognate with Greek \u1f04\u03c0\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1pion), pear<\/td>\r\nPiriformis muscle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-plasia<\/td>\r\nformation, development<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u1fb0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (pl\u00e1sis), moulding, conformation<\/td>\r\nAchondroplasia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-plasty<\/td>\r\nsurgical repair, reconstruction<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (plast\u00f3s), molded, formed<\/td>\r\nrhinoplasty<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-plegia<\/td>\r\nparalysis<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03b3\u03ae (pl\u0113g\u1e17), stroke (from a sword), from \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03b3\u03ae (pl\u0113g\u1e17), to strike or smite<\/td>\r\nparaplegia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pleio-<\/td>\r\nmore, excessive, multiple<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03bd (ple\u00eeon), more<\/td>\r\npleiomorphism<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pleur-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ribs<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b5\u03c5\u03c1\u1fb1\u0301 (pleur\u0101\u0301), rib, side of the body<\/td>\r\nPleurogenous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-plexy<\/td>\r\nstroke or seizure<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03ae\u03c3\u03c3\u03c9, \u03c0\u03bb\u03ae\u03c3\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (pl\u1e17ss\u014d, pl\u1e17ssein), to strike or smite<\/td>\r\nCataplexy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pne-, pneum-<\/td>\r\nair, breath, lung<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bd (pne\u00een), \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03bc\u03b1, \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u03cd\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (pne\u00fbma, pne\u00famatos), \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u03cd\u03bc\u03c9\u03bd (pne\u00fam\u014dn)<\/td>\r\napnea, pneumatology, pneumonocyte, pneumonia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pod-, -pod-, -pus<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the foot, -footed<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2, \u03c0\u03bf\u03b4- (po\u00fas, pod-), foot<\/td>\r\npodiatry<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-poiesis<\/td>\r\nproduction<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03af\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (po\u00ed\u0113sis), poetry, poem, creation<\/td>\r\nhematopoiesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
polio-<\/td>\r\nhaving a grey color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u1fd0\u03cc\u03c2 (poli\u00f3s), grey, grizzled<\/td>\r\npoliomyelitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
poly-<\/td>\r\ndenotes a 'plurality' of something<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u1fe0\u0301\u03c2 (pol\u00fas), many, a lot of, large, great<\/td>\r\npolymyositis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
por-<\/td>\r\npore, porous<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03cc\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00f3ros), passage, passageway<\/td>\r\npore<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
porphyr-<\/td>\r\ndenotes a purple color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03c6\u03cd\u03c1\u03b1 (porph\u00fara), Tyrian purple, royal purple<\/td>\r\nporphyroblast<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
post-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as 'after (time)' or 'behind (space)' another<\/td>\r\nLatin post, after, behind<\/td>\r\npostoperation, postmortem<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pre-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as 'before' another (in [physical] position or time)<\/td>\r\nMiddle English pre-, from Medieval Latin pre- < (Classical) Latin prae-, before, in front of<\/td>\r\npremature birth<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
presby-<\/td>\r\nold age<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03ad\u03c3\u03b2\u03c5\u03c2 (pr\u00e9sbus), old man, elder<\/td>\r\npresbyopia, presbycusis[10]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
prim-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as 'first' or 'most-important'<\/td>\r\nLatin pr\u012bmus, first, most important<\/td>\r\nprimary<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pro-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as 'before' another (in [physical] position or time)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03cc- (pr\u00f3-), before, in front of<\/td>\r\nprocephalic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
proct-<\/td>\r\nanus, rectum<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03ba\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (pr\u014dkt\u00f3s), anus<\/td>\r\nproctology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
prosop-<\/td>\r\nface<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03c3\u03c9\u03c0\u03bf\u03bd (pr\u00f3s\u014dpon), face, visage, mask<\/td>\r\nprosopagnosia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
prot-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something as 'first' or 'most important'<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (pr\u014dtos), first; principal, most important<\/td>\r\nprotoneuron<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pseud-<\/td>\r\ndenotes something false or fake<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c8\u03b5\u03cd\u03b4\u03c9 (pse\u00fad\u014d), to lie or deceive<\/td>\r\npseudoephedrine<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
psor-<\/td>\r\nItching<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c8\u03ce\u03c1\u03b1 (ps\u1e53ra), itch, mange, scurvy<\/td>\r\npsoriasis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
psych-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the mind<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c8\u03c5\u03c7\u03ae (psukh\u1e17), breath, life, soul<\/td>\r\npsychology, psychiatry<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ptero-, ptery-<\/td>\r\nPertaining to a wing; 'pterygo-', wing-shaped<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc\u03bd (pter\u00f3n), wing, feather<\/td>\r\nlateral pterygoid plate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ptosis<\/td>\r\nfalling, drooping, downward placement, prolapse<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c4\u1ff6\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (pt\u00f4sis), falling<\/td>\r\napoptosis, nephroptosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ptyal-, ptyalo<\/td>\r\nsaliva, salivary glands, sialaden<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\nptyalolithiasis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-ptysis<\/td>\r\nspitting<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c4\u1fe1\u0301\u03c9 (pt\u016b\u0301\u014d), to spit up, disgorge; + -\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (-sis), added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process<\/td>\r\nhemoptysis, the spitting of blood derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pulmon-, pulmo-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to the lungs<\/td>\r\nLatin pulm\u014d, a lung<\/td>\r\npulmonary<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
py-<\/td>\r\npus<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03cd\u03bf\u03bd (p\u00faon<\/td>\r\npyometra<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pyel-<\/td>\r\npelvis<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03cd\u03b5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00faelos), pelvis, wash basin<\/td>\r\npyelonephritis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pykno-<\/td>\r\nto thicken (as the nucleus does in early stages of cell death)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03cd\u03ba\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (p\u00fakn\u014dsis), thickening<\/td>\r\npyknosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pylor-<\/td>\r\ngate<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u03c5\u03bb\u03c9\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (pul\u014dr\u00f3s), gate keeper; lower orifice of the stomach<\/td>\r\npyloric sphincter<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pyr-<\/td>\r\nfever<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c0\u1fe6\u03c1, \u03c0\u03c5\u03c1\u03b5\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (p\u00fbr, puret\u00f3s), fire, heat, fever<\/td>\r\nantipyretic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
quadr(i)-<\/td>\r\nfour<\/td>\r\nLatin quattuor<\/td>\r\nquadriceps<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
radi-<\/td>\r\nradiation<\/td>\r\nLatin radi\u014d, I radiate, emit beams; from radius, ray of light, spoke of a wheel<\/td>\r\nradiowave<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
radic-<\/td>\r\nreferring to the beginning, or the root, of a structure, usually a nerve or a vein<\/td>\r\nLatin r\u0101d\u012bx, root<\/td>\r\nradiculopathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
re-<\/td>\r\nagain, back<\/td>\r\nLatin re-<\/td>\r\nrelapse<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rect-<\/td>\r\nrectum<\/td>\r\nabbr. of New Latin rectum intestinum ('straight intestine') < Latin r\u0113ctus, straight<\/td>\r\nrectal, rectum, rectus femoris<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ren-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the kidney<\/td>\r\nLatin r\u0113n, r\u0113nes, kidney<\/td>\r\nrenal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
reticul(o)-<\/td>\r\nnet<\/td>\r\nLatin r\u0113ticulum<\/td>\r\nreticulocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
retro-<\/td>\r\nbackward, behind<\/td>\r\nLatin retro<\/td>\r\nretroversion, retroverted<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rhabd(o)-<\/td>\r\nrod shaped, striated<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u1fb0\u0301\u03b2\u03b4\u03bf\u03c2 (rh\u00e1bdos), wand, stick, stripe<\/td>\r\nrhabdomyolysis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rhachi(o)-<\/td>\r\nspine<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u03ac\u03c7\u03b9\u03c2 (rh\u00e1khis), spine or backbone<\/td>\r\nrachial, rachialgia, rachidian, rachiopathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rhin(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the nose<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u03af\u03c2, \u1fe5\u1fd1\u03bd\u03bf- (rh\u00eds, rh\u012bno-), nose<\/td>\r\nrhinoceros, rhinoplasty<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rhod(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting a rose-red color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u03cc\u03b4\u03bf\u03bd (rh\u00f3don), rose<\/td>\r\nrhodophyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-rrhage, -rrhagia<\/td>\r\nburst forth, rapid flow (of blood, usually)<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 (-rag\u00eda), to break, to burst<\/td>\r\nhemorrhage, menorrhagia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-rrhaphy<\/td>\r\nsurgical suturing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae (rhaph\u1e17)<\/td>\r\nhymenorrhaphy, neurorrhaphy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-rrhea (AmE)<\/td>\r\nflowing, discharge<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u03bf\u03af\u1fb1 (rho\u00ed\u0101), flow, flux<\/td>\r\ngalactorrhea, diarrhea<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-rrhexis<\/td>\r\nrupture<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u1fc6\u03be\u1fd0\u03c2 (rh\u00eaxis), breaking, bursting, discharge<\/td>\r\nkaryorrhexis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-rrhoea (BrE)<\/td>\r\nflowing, discharge<\/td>\r\nGreek \u1fe5\u03bf\u03af\u1fb1 (rho\u00ed\u0101), flow, flux<\/td>\r\ndiarrhoea<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rubr(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the red nucleus of the brain<\/td>\r\nLatin ruber, red<\/td>\r\nrubrospinal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-rupt<\/td>\r\nbreak or burst<\/td>\r\nLatin rump\u014d<\/td>\r\nerupt, interrupt<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
salping(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to tubes, e.g. Fallopian tubes<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u1fb0\u0301\u03bb\u03c0\u1fd0\u03b3\u03be, \u03c3\u03b1\u03bb\u03c0\u03b9\u03b3\u03b3-, (s\u00e1lpinx, salping-), trumpet<\/td>\r\nsalpingectomy, salpingopharyngeus muscle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sangui-, sanguine-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to blood<\/td>\r\nLatin sanguis, blood<\/td>\r\nsanguine<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sapro-<\/td>\r\nrelating to putrefaction or decay<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03b1\u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (sapr\u00f3s), rotten, putrid<\/td>\r\nsaprogenic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sarco-<\/td>\r\nmuscular, flesh-like<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ac\u03c1\u03be (s\u00e1rx), flesh<\/td>\r\nsarcoma, sarcoidosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
schist(o)-<\/td>\r\nsplit, cleft<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c7\u1fd0\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (skhist\u00f3s), cloven, divided<\/td>\r\nschistocyte<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
schiz(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something \"split\" or \"double-sided\"<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c7\u1fd0\u0301\u03b6\u03c9 (skh\u00edz\u014d), I split, cleave, part; irregular formation of the verb \u03c3\u03c7\u1fd0\u0301\u03b6\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (skh\u00edzein), to cut, split<\/td>\r\nschizophrenia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
scler(o)-<\/td>\r\nhard<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (skl\u0113r\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\nscleroderma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-sclerosis<\/td>\r\nhardening<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (skl\u0113r\u00f3s), hard, harden; + -\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (-sis), added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process<\/td>\r\natherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
scoli(o)-<\/td>\r\ntwisted<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03cc\u03c2 (skoli\u00f3s), curved, bent<\/td>\r\nscoliosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-scope<\/td>\r\ninstrument for viewing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (sk\u00f3pos), watcher<\/td>\r\nstethoscope<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-scopy<\/td>\r\nprocess of viewing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bf\u03c0\u03ad\u03c9 (skop\u00e9\u014d), to look at, behold, examine<\/td>\r\nendoscopy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
scoto-<\/td>\r\ndarkness<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (sk\u00f3tos)<\/td>\r\nscotopic vision<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
semi-<\/td>\r\none-half, partly<\/td>\r\nLatin semi-<\/td>\r\nsemiconscious<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sial(o)-<\/td>\r\nsaliva, salivary gland<\/td>\r\nLatin sal\u012bva, saliva.<\/td>\r\nsialagogue<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sigmoid(o)-<\/td>\r\nsigmoid, S-shaped curvature<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03b9\u03b3\u03bc\u03bf\u03b5\u03b9\u03b4\u03ae\u03c2 (sigmoeid\u1e17s), crescent-shaped, lunate sigma-shaped<\/td>\r\nsigmoid colon<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sinistr(o)-<\/td>\r\nleft, left side<\/td>\r\nLatin sinister<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sinus-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the sinus<\/td>\r\nLatin sinus, a curve, bend, hollow cavity, bosom<\/td>\r\nsinusitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sito-<\/td>\r\nfood, grain<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u1fd6\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (s\u00eetos)<\/td>\r\nsitophobia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
somat(o)-, somatico-<\/td>\r\nbody, bodily<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u1ff6\u03bc\u03b1 (s\u00f4ma)<\/td>\r\nsomatic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
somn(o)<\/td>\r\nSleep<\/td>\r\nLatin somnus, sleep, drowsiness<\/td>\r\ninsomniac[11]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-spadias<\/td>\r\nslit, fissure<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03ac\u03c9 (sp\u00e1\u014d), break, split<\/td>\r\nhypospadias, epispadias<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
spasmo-<\/td>\r\nspasm<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03b1\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (spasm\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\nSpasmodic dysphonia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sperma-, spermo-, spermato-<\/td>\r\nsemen, spermatozoa<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1 (sp\u00e9rma), seed, semen<\/td>\r\nspermatogenesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
splanchn(i)-, splanchn(o)-<\/td>\r\nviscera<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u1fb0\u0301\u03b3\u03c7\u03bd\u03bf\u03bd (spl\u00e1nkhnon), bowels, guts<\/td>\r\nsplanchnology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
splen(o)-<\/td>\r\nspleen<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u03ae\u03bd, \u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd- (spl\u1e17n, spl\u0113n-), spleen, milt<\/td>\r\nsplenectomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
spondyl(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the spine, the vertebra<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c6\u03cc\u03bd\u03b4\u1fe0\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 \/ \u03c3\u03c0\u03cc\u03bd\u03b4\u03c5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (sph\u00f3ndulos, sp\u00f3ndulos), the spine<\/td>\r\nspondylitis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
squamos(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as \"full of scales\" or \"scaly\"<\/td>\r\nLatin squ\u0101m\u014dsus, full of scales, scaly<\/td>\r\nsquamous cell<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-stalsis<\/td>\r\ncontraction<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03bb\u03c9 (st\u00e9ll\u014d), I dispatch, place, set<\/td>\r\nperistalsis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-stasis<\/td>\r\nstopping, standing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u1fb0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (st\u00e1sis), to stand, place, set<\/td>\r\ncytostasis, homeostasis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-staxis<\/td>\r\ndripping, trickling<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03ac\u03b6\u03c9, \u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (st\u00e1z\u014d, stakt\u00f3s), drip, leak, trickle<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sten(o)-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as narrow in shape or pertaining to narrowness<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03b5\u03bd\u03cc\u03c2 (sten\u00f3s), narrow, short<\/td>\r\nstenography<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-stenosis<\/td>\r\nabnormal narrowing of a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03b5\u03bd\u03cc\u03c2 (sten\u00f3s), narrow, short; + -\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (-sis), added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process<\/td>\r\nrestenosis, stenosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
steth-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the upper chest, the area above the breast and under the neck<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u1fc6\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (st\u00eathos), chest, cuirass<\/td>\r\nstethoscope<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
stheno-<\/td>\r\nstrength, force, power<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03b8\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (sth\u00e9nos)<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
stom-, stomat-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the mouth; an artificially created opening[12]<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03bc\u1fb0, \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4- (st\u00f3ma, stomat-), mouth<\/td>\r\nstomatogastric, stomatognathic system<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-stomy<\/td>\r\ncreation of an opening<\/td>\r\nNew Latin stoma, opening; from Greek \u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03bc\u1fb0 (st\u00f3ma)<\/td>\r\ncolostomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sub-<\/td>\r\nbeneath, under<\/td>\r\nLatin sub<\/td>\r\nsubcutaneous tissue<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
super-<\/td>\r\nin excess, above, superior<\/td>\r\nLatin super<\/td>\r\nsuperior vena cava<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
supra-<\/td>\r\nabove, excessive<\/td>\r\nLatin supra<\/td>\r\nsupraorbital vein<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sy, syl-, sym-, syn-, sys-<\/td>\r\nindicates similarity, likeness, or being together; assimilates before some consonants: before l to syl-, s to sys-, before a labial consonant to sym-<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c3\u1fe0\u03bd- (sun-), with, together<\/td>\r\nsymptom, synalgia, synesthesia, syssarcosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
tachy-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as fast, irregularly fast<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u1fb0\u03c7\u1fe0\u0301\u03c2 (takh\u00fas), fast, quickly<\/td>\r\ntachycardia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-tension, -tensive<\/td>\r\npressure<\/td>\r\nLatin t\u0113nsi\u014d, stretching, extension, tension<\/td>\r\nhypertension<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
terato-<\/td>\r\nMonster<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03ad\u03c1\u1fb0\u03c2 (t\u00e9ras)<\/td>\r\nteratoma, teratogen<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tetan-<\/td>\r\nrigid, tense<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03ad\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00e9tanos)<\/td>\r\ntetanus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thec-<\/td>\r\ncase, sheath<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u03ae\u03ba\u03b7 (th\u1e17k\u0113)<\/td>\r\nintrathecal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thel-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to a nipple (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u03b7\u03bb\u03ae (th\u0113l\u1e17), a teat, nipple<\/td>\r\nTheleplasty, thelarche<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thely-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as relating to a woman, feminine<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u1fc6\u03bb\u1fe0\u03c2 (th\u00ealus), female, feminine<\/td>\r\nThelygenous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
therap-<\/td>\r\ntreatment<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u1fb0\u03c0\u03b5\u03af\u1fb1 (therape\u00ed\u0101)<\/td>\r\nhydrotherapy, therapeutic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
therm(o)-<\/td>\r\nheat<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (therm\u00f3s)<\/td>\r\nhypothermia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thorac(i)-, thorac(o)-, thoracico-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the upper chest, chest; the area above the breast and under the neck<\/td>\r\nLatin th\u014dr\u0101x < Greek \u03b8\u03ce\u03c1\u1fb1\u03be (th\u1e53r\u0101x), chest, cuirass<\/td>\r\nthoracic, thorax<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thromb(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or relating to a blood clot, clotting of blood<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u03c1\u03cc\u03bc\u03b2\u03bf\u03c2 (thr\u00f3mbos), lump, piece, clot of blood<\/td>\r\nthrombus, thrombocytopenia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thyr(o)-<\/td>\r\nthyroid<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u1fe0\u03c1\u03b5\u03cc\u03c2 (thure\u00f3s), large oblong shield; + \u03b5\u1f36\u03b4\u03bf\u03c2 (e\u00eedos), a form or shape<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thym-<\/td>\r\nemotions<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u1fe1\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (th\u016bm\u00f3s), spirit, soul; courage; breath, mind, emotions<\/td>\r\ndysthymia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-tic<\/td>\r\npertaining to<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03c4\u1fd0\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (-tik\u00f3s), adjective-forming suffix denoting: relating to, able to, suited to<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
toco-<\/td>\r\nchildbirth<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03cc\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00f3kos)<\/td>\r\ntocolytic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-tome<\/td>\r\ncutting instrument<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03ae (tom\u1e17), intersection<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-tomy<\/td>\r\nact of cutting; incising, incision<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03af\u03b1 (-tom\u00eda)<\/td>\r\nGastrotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ton-<\/td>\r\ntone, tension, pressure<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00f3nos), rope, cord; tension<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-tony<\/td>\r\ntension<\/td>\r\nGreek -\u03c4\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03b1 (-ton\u00eda)<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
top(o)-<\/td>\r\nplace, topical<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00f3pos)<\/td>\r\nTopical anesthetic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tort(i)-<\/td>\r\ntwisted<\/td>\r\nLatin tortus<\/td>\r\nTorticollis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tox(i)-, tox(o)-, toxic(o)-<\/td>\r\ntoxin, poison<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03bf\u03be\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd (toxik\u00f3n), bow (archery), bow-related; from Greek \u03c4\u03bf\u03be\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd \u03c6\u03ac\u03c1\u03bc\u1fb0\u03ba\u03bf\u03bd (toxik\u00f3n ph\u00e1rmakon), poison for smearing arrows with<\/td>\r\nToxoplasmosis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
trache(a)-<\/td>\r\ntrachea<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u03b1\u03c7\u03b5\u1fd6\u03b1 (trakhe\u00eea), windpipe<\/td>\r\nTracheotomy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
trachel(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the neck<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u1fb0\u0301\u03c7\u03b7\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (tr\u00e1kh\u0113los), neck<\/td>\r\ntracheloplasty<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
trans-<\/td>\r\ndenoting something as moving or situated across or through<\/td>\r\nLatin tr\u0101ns, across, through<\/td>\r\nTransfusion<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tri-<\/td>\r\nthree<\/td>\r\nLatin tri-<\/td>\r\ntriangle, triceps<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
trich(i)-, trichia, trich(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to hair, hair-like structure<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b8\u03c1\u1fd0\u0301\u03be (thr\u00edx), hair<\/td>\r\ntrichocyst<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-tripsy<\/td>\r\ncrushing<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u1fd6\u03c8\u03b9\u03c2 (tr\u00edpsis), rubbing, friction<\/td>\r\nlithotripsy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-trophy<\/td>\r\nnourishment, development<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03c6\u03ae (troph\u1e17), food, nourishment<\/td>\r\npseudohypertrophy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-trop<\/td>\r\nturned toward, with an orientation toward, having an affinity for, affecting<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (tr\u00f3pos), a turn, way, manner, style<\/td>\r\ngeotropic, phototropic<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tympan(o)-<\/td>\r\neardrum<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03c4\u1fe0\u0301\u03bc\u03c0\u1fb0\u03bd\u03bf\u03bd (t\u00fampanon), drum, eardrum<\/td>\r\ntympanocentesis<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
-ula, -ule<\/td>\r\nsmall<\/td>\r\nLatin<\/td>\r\nNodule<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ultra-<\/td>\r\nbeyond, excessive<\/td>\r\nLatin ultra<\/td>\r\nultrasound, ultraviolet<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
umbilic-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the navel, the umbilicus<\/td>\r\nLatin umbil\u012bcus, navel, belly-button<\/td>\r\numbilical<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ungui-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the nail, a claw<\/td>\r\nLatin unguis, nail, claw<\/td>\r\nunguiform, ungual<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
un(i)-<\/td>\r\none<\/td>\r\nLatin \u016bnus<\/td>\r\nunilateral hearing loss<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ur-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to urine, the urinary system<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03bf\u1f50\u03c1\u03ad\u03c9, \u03bf\u1f50\u03c1\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bd (our\u00e9\u014d, oure\u00een); \u03bf\u1f56\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (o\u00fbron), urine<\/td>\r\nantidiuretic, diuresis, diuretic, dysuria, enuresis, polyurea, polyuria, uraemia\/uremia, uremic, ureter, urethra, urology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
urin-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to urine, the urinary system<\/td>\r\nLatin \u016br\u012bna, urine < Greek \u03bf\u1f56\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (o\u00fbron), see ur- above.<\/td>\r\nuriniferous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
uter(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the uterus or womb<\/td>\r\nLatin uterus, womb, uterus<\/td>\r\nuterus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>V<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
vagin-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the vagina<\/td>\r\nLatin v\u0101g\u012bna, sheath, scabbard; vagina<\/td>\r\nvaginal epithelium<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
varic(o)-<\/td>\r\nswollen or twisted vein<\/td>\r\nLatin varix<\/td>\r\nvaricose, esophageal varices<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
vas(o)-<\/td>\r\nduct, blood vessel<\/td>\r\nLatin v\u0101s, vessel, dish, vase<\/td>\r\nvasoconstriction<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
vasculo-<\/td>\r\nblood vessel<\/td>\r\nLatin v\u0101sculum<\/td>\r\ncardiovascular<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ven-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the veins, venous blood, and the vascular system<\/td>\r\nLatin v\u0113na, blood-vessel, vein<\/td>\r\nvenule, venospasm<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ventr(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the belly, the stomach cavities<\/td>\r\nLatin venter, belly, stomach, womb<\/td>\r\nventrodorsal<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ventricul(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the ventricles; any hollow region inside an organ<\/td>\r\nLatin ventriculus, the ventricles of the heart, the ventricles of the brain<\/td>\r\ncardiac ventriculography, atrioventricular node<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-version<\/td>\r\nturning<\/td>\r\nLatin versi\u014d<\/td>\r\nanteversion, retroversion<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
vesic(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the bladder<\/td>\r\nLatin v\u0113s\u012bca, bladder, blister<\/td>\r\nvesical arteries<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
viscer(o)-<\/td>\r\nof or pertaining to the internal organs, the viscera<\/td>\r\nLatin viscus (pl. viscera), internal organ(s)<\/td>\r\nviscera<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>X-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
xanth(o)-<\/td>\r\nhaving a yellow color, especially an abnormally yellow color<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03be\u1fb0\u03bd\u03b8\u03cc\u03c2 (xanth\u00f3s), yellow<\/td>\r\nxanthopathy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
xanthelasma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
xen(o)-<\/td>\r\nforeign, different<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03be\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (x\u00e9nos), foreign, stranger<\/td>\r\nxenograft<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
xer(o)-<\/td>\r\ndry, desert-like<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03be\u03b7\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (x\u0113r\u00f3s), dry<\/td>\r\nxerostomia, xeroderma<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
xiph-<\/td>\r\nsword<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03be\u1fd0\u0301\u03c6\u03bf\u03c2 (x\u00edphos), sword<\/td>\r\nxiphisternum, xiphoid, xiphoidalgia<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
-y<\/td>\r\ncondition or process of<\/td>\r\nLatin -ia, from Greek -\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1, -\u03b5\u03b9\u1fb0 (-\u00ed\u0101, -eia), suffixes used to form abstract nouns<\/td>\r\nsurgery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ze-<\/td>\r\nboil<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b6\u03ad\u03c9 (z\u00e9\u014d), to boil, seethe, bubble<\/td>\r\neczema<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
zo(o)-<\/td>\r\nanimal, animal life<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b6\u1ff7\u03bf\u03bd (z\u00f4ion)<\/td>\r\nzoology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
zym(o)-<\/td>\r\nfermentation<\/td>\r\nGreek \u03b6\u03cd\u03bc\u03b7 (z\u00fam\u0113), leaven, yeast<\/td>\r\nenzyme, lysozyme<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>Bodily Concept<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Bodily concept<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
digestion<\/td>\r\n-pepsia<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
disease<\/td>\r\n-pathy<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
eating<\/td>\r\n-phagia<\/td>\r\n-vory<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>Body Parts and Substances<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Body part or component<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
abdomen<\/td>\r\nlapar-<\/td>\r\nabdomin-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
aorta<\/td>\r\naort-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
arm<\/td>\r\nbrachi-<\/td>\r\narm-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
armpit<\/td>\r\nmaschal-<\/td>\r\naxill-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
artery<\/td>\r\narteri-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
back<\/td>\r\nnot-<\/td>\r\ndors-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
big toe<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\nallic-, hallic-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bladder<\/td>\r\ncyst-<\/td>\r\nvesic-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
blood<\/td>\r\nhaemat-, hemat- (haem-, hem-)<\/td>\r\nsangui-, sanguin-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
blood clot<\/td>\r\nthromb-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
blood vessel<\/td>\r\nangi-<\/td>\r\nvas-, vascul-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
body<\/td>\r\nsomat-, som-<\/td>\r\ncorpor-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bone<\/td>\r\noste-<\/td>\r\nossi-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bone marrow, marrow<\/td>\r\nmyel-<\/td>\r\nmedull-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
brain<\/td>\r\nencephal-<\/td>\r\ncerebr-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
breast<\/td>\r\nmast-<\/td>\r\nmamm-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
chest<\/td>\r\nsteth-<\/td>\r\npector-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cheek<\/td>\r\nparei-<\/td>\r\nbucc-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ear<\/td>\r\not(o)-<\/td>\r\naur(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
eggs, ova<\/td>\r\noo-<\/td>\r\nov-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
eye<\/td>\r\nophthalm(o)-<\/td>\r\nocul(o)-<\/td>\r\noptic(o)- (French)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
eyelid<\/td>\r\nblephar(o)-<\/td>\r\ncili-, palpebr-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
face<\/td>\r\nprosop(o)-<\/td>\r\nfaci(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fallopian tubes<\/td>\r\nsalping(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fat, fatty tissue<\/td>\r\nlip(o)-<\/td>\r\nadip-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
finger<\/td>\r\ndactyl(o)-<\/td>\r\ndigit-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
forehead<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\nfront(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gallbladder<\/td>\r\ncholecyst(o)-<\/td>\r\nfell-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
genitals, sexually undifferentiated<\/td>\r\ngon(o)-, phall(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gland<\/td>\r\naden(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
glans penis or clitoridis<\/td>\r\nbalan(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gums<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\ngingiv-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hair<\/td>\r\ntrich(o)-<\/td>\r\ncapill-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hands<\/td>\r\ncheir(o)-, chir(o)-<\/td>\r\nmanu-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
head<\/td>\r\ncephal(o)-<\/td>\r\ncapit(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
heart<\/td>\r\ncardi(o)-<\/td>\r\ncordi-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hip, hip-joint<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\ncox-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
horn<\/td>\r\ncerat(o)-<\/td>\r\ncornu-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
intestine<\/td>\r\nenter(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
jaw<\/td>\r\ngnath(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
kidney<\/td>\r\nnephr(o)-<\/td>\r\nren-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
knee<\/td>\r\ngon-<\/td>\r\ngenu-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lip<\/td>\r\ncheil(o)-, chil(o)-<\/td>\r\nlabi(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
liver<\/td>\r\nhepat(o)-, (hepatic-)<\/td>\r\njecor-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
loins, pubic region<\/td>\r\nepisi(o)-<\/td>\r\npudend-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
lungs<\/td>\r\npneumon-<\/td>\r\npulmon(i)-, (pulmo-)<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
marrow, bone marrow<\/td>\r\nmyel(o)-<\/td>\r\nmedull-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mind<\/td>\r\npsych-<\/td>\r\nment-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
mouth<\/td>\r\nstomat(o)-<\/td>\r\nor-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
muscle<\/td>\r\nmy(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nail<\/td>\r\nonych(o)-<\/td>\r\nungui-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
navel<\/td>\r\nomphal(o)-<\/td>\r\numbilic-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
neck<\/td>\r\ntrachel(o)-<\/td>\r\ncervic-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nerve; the nervous system<\/td>\r\nneur(o)-<\/td>\r\nnerv-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nipple, teat<\/td>\r\nthele-<\/td>\r\npapill-, mammill-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
nose<\/td>\r\nrhin(o)-<\/td>\r\nnas-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ovary<\/td>\r\noophor(o)-<\/td>\r\novari(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pelvis<\/td>\r\npyel(o)-<\/td>\r\npelv(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
penis<\/td>\r\npe(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
pupil (of the eye)<\/td>\r\ncor-, core-, coro-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rib<\/td>\r\npleur(o)-<\/td>\r\ncost(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
rib cage<\/td>\r\nthorac(i)-, thorac(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
shoulder<\/td>\r\nom(o)-<\/td>\r\nhumer(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sinus<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\nsinus-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
skin<\/td>\r\ndermat(o)-, (derm-)<\/td>\r\ncut-, cuticul-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
skull<\/td>\r\ncrani(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
stomach<\/td>\r\ngastr(o)-<\/td>\r\nventr(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
testis<\/td>\r\norchi(o)-, orchid(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
throat (upper throat cavity)<\/td>\r\npharyng(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
throat (lower throat cavity\/voice box)<\/td>\r\nlaryng(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thumb<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\npollic-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tooth<\/td>\r\nodont(o)-<\/td>\r\ndent(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tongue<\/td>\r\ngloss-, glott-<\/td>\r\nlingu(a)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
toe<\/td>\r\ndactyl(o)-<\/td>\r\ndigit-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
tumour<\/td>\r\ncel-, onc(o)-<\/td>\r\ntum-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
ureter<\/td>\r\nureter(o)-<\/td>\r\nureter(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
urethra<\/td>\r\nurethr(o)-, urethr(a)-<\/td>\r\nurethr(o)-, urethr(a)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
urine, urinary system<\/td>\r\nur(o)-<\/td>\r\nurin(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
uterine tubes<\/td>\r\nsalping(o)-<\/td>\r\nsalping(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
uterus<\/td>\r\nhyster(o)-, metr(o)-<\/td>\r\nuter(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
vagina<\/td>\r\ncolp(o)-<\/td>\r\nvagin-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
vein<\/td>\r\nphleb(o)-<\/td>\r\nven-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
vulva<\/td>\r\nepisi(o)-<\/td>\r\nvulv-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
womb<\/td>\r\nhyster(o)-, metr(o)-<\/td>\r\nuter(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
wrist<\/td>\r\ncarp(o)-<\/td>\r\ncarp(o)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>Colour<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Colour<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
black<\/td>\r\nmelan-<\/td>\r\natr-, nigr-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
blue<\/td>\r\ncyan-<\/td>\r\ncerule-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gold<\/td>\r\nchrys-<\/td>\r\naur-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
gray, grey<\/td>\r\npoli-<\/td>\r\ncan-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
green<\/td>\r\nchlor-<\/td>\r\nvir-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
purple<\/td>\r\nporphyr-<\/td>\r\npurpur-, purpureo-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
red<\/td>\r\nerythr-, rhod-<\/td>\r\nrub-, rubr-, ruf-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
red-orange<\/td>\r\ncirrh-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
silver<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\nargent-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
white<\/td>\r\nleuc-, leuk-<\/td>\r\nalb-, cand-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
yellow<\/td>\r\nxanth-<\/td>\r\nflav-<\/td>\r\njaun- (French)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>Description<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Description<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
bad, incorrect<\/td>\r\ncac-, dys-<\/td>\r\nmal-<\/td>\r\nmis-<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
bent, crooked<\/td>\r\nankyl-<\/td>\r\nprav-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
big<\/td>\r\nmega-, megal(o)-<\/td>\r\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
biggest<\/td>\r\nmegist-<\/td>\r\nmaxim-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
broad, wide<\/td>\r\neury-<\/td>\r\nlat(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
cold<\/td>\r\ncry(o)-<\/td>\r\nfrig(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
dead<\/td>\r\nnecr(o)-<\/td>\r\nmort-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
equal<\/td>\r\nis(o)-<\/td>\r\nequ(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
FALSE<\/td>\r\npseud(o)-<\/td>\r\nfals(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
fast<\/td>\r\ntachy-<\/td>\r\nceler-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
female, feminine<\/td>\r\nthely-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
flat<\/td>\r\nplaty-<\/td>\r\nplan(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
good, well<\/td>\r\neu-<\/td>\r\nben(e)-, bon(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
great<\/td>\r\nmega-, megal(o)-<\/td>\r\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hard<\/td>\r\nscler(o)-<\/td>\r\ndur(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
heavy<\/td>\r\nbar(o)-<\/td>\r\ngrav(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
hollow<\/td>\r\ncoel(o)-<\/td>\r\ncav(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
huge<\/td>\r\nmegal(o)-<\/td>\r\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
irregular<\/td>\r\npoikil(o)<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
large; extremely large<\/td>\r\nmega-<\/td>\r\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
largest<\/td>\r\nmegist-<\/td>\r\nmaxim-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
long<\/td>\r\nmacr(o)-<\/td>\r\nlong(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
male, masculine<\/td>\r\narseno-<\/td>\r\nvir-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
narrow<\/td>\r\nsten(o)-<\/td>\r\nangust(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
new<\/td>\r\nne(o)-<\/td>\r\nnov(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
normal, correct<\/td>\r\north(o)-<\/td>\r\nrect(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
old<\/td>\r\npaleo-<\/td>\r\nveter-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sharp<\/td>\r\noxy-<\/td>\r\nac-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
short<\/td>\r\nbrachy-<\/td>\r\nbrev(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
small<\/td>\r\nmicr(o)-<\/td>\r\nparv(i)- (rare)<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
smallest<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\nminim-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
slow<\/td>\r\nbrady-<\/td>\r\ntard(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
soft<\/td>\r\nmalac(o)-<\/td>\r\nmoll(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
straight<\/td>\r\north(o)-<\/td>\r\nrect(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
thick<\/td>\r\npachy-<\/td>\r\ncrass(i)-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
varied, various<\/td>\r\npoikilo-<\/td>\r\nvari-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>Position<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Description<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
around, surrounding<\/td>\r\nperi-<\/td>\r\ncircum-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
internal, within<\/td>\r\nendo-<\/td>\r\nintra-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
left<\/td>\r\nlevo-<\/td>\r\nlaev-, sinistr-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
middle<\/td>\r\nmeso-, mes-<\/td>\r\nmedi-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
right<\/td>\r\ndexi-<\/td>\r\ndex-, dextr-, dextro-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

<\/a>Quantity or Amount<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Description<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
double<\/td>\r\ndiplo-<\/td>\r\ndupli-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
equal<\/td>\r\niso-<\/td>\r\nequi-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
few<\/td>\r\noligo-<\/td>\r\npauci-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
half<\/td>\r\nhemi-<\/td>\r\nsemi-<\/td>\r\ndemi- (French)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
many, much<\/td>\r\npoly-<\/td>\r\nmulti-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
twice<\/td>\r\ndis-<\/td>\r\nbis-<\/td>\r\n\u2013<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"

Source: Wikipedia. 2021. List of Medical Roots, Suffixes, and Prefixes. https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_medical_roots,_suffixes_and_prefixes.<\/a><\/p>\n

Alphabetical Index:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A<\/a>\u00a0 B<\/a>\u00a0 C<\/a>\u00a0 D<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0E<\/a>\u00a0 G<\/a>\u00a0 H<\/a>\u00a0 I<\/a>\u00a0 J-K<\/a>\u00a0 L<\/a>\u00a0 M<\/a>\u00a0 N<\/a>\u00a0 O<\/a>\u00a0 P\u00a0<\/a> Q-R<\/a>\u00a0 S<\/a>\u00a0 T<\/a>\u00a0 U<\/a>\u00a0 V<\/a>\u00a0 X-Z<\/a><\/h5>\n

Index by Topic:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bodily Concepts\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0Body Parts and Substances<\/a>\u00a0 Colour<\/a>\u00a0 Description<\/a>\u00a0 Position<\/a>\u00a0 Quantity or Amount<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>A<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a-, an-<\/td>\nnot, without (alpha privative)<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00-\/\u1f00\u03bd- (a-\/an-), not, without<\/td>\nanalgesic, apathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ab-<\/td>\nfrom; away from<\/td>\nLatin<\/td>\nabduction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
abdomin-<\/td>\nof or relating to the abdomen<\/td>\nLatin abd\u014dmen, abdomen, fat around the belly<\/td>\nabdomen, abdominal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ac<\/td>\npertaining to; one afflicted with<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (-ak\u00f3s)<\/td>\ncardiac, hydrophobiac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
acanth-<\/td>\nthorn or spine<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03ba\u03b1\u03bd\u03b8\u03b1 (\u00e1kantha), thorn<\/td>\nacanthion, acanthocyte, acanthoma, acanthulus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
acou-[1]<\/td>\nof or relating to hearing<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03ba\u03bf\u03cd\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (ako\u00faein), \u1f00\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (akoustik\u00f3s), of or for hearing<\/td>\nacoumeter, acoustician, hyperacusis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
acr-<\/td>\nextremity, topmost<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03ba\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1kron), highest or farthest point<\/td>\nacrocrany, acromegaly, acroosteolysis, acroposthia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-acusis<\/td>\nhearing<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (akoustik\u00f3s), of or for hearing<\/td>\nparacusis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ad<\/td>\ntoward, in the direction of<\/td>\nLatin ad, toward, to<\/td>\ndorsad, ventrad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ad-<\/td>\nat, increase, on, toward<\/td>\nLatin ad-, to<\/td>\nadduction, addition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aden-<\/td>\nof or relating to a gland<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03b4\u03ae\u03bd, \u1f00\u03b4\u03ad\u03bd-, (ad\u1e17n, ad\u00e9n-), an acorn; a gland<\/td>\nadenocarcinoma, adenology, adenotome, adenotyphus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
adip-<\/td>\nof or relating to fat or fatty tissue<\/td>\nLatin (adeps, adip-), fat<\/td>\nadipocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
adren-<\/td>\nof or relating to the adrenal glands<\/td>\nLatin ad + r\u0113n\u0113s, kidneys<\/td>\nadrenal artery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-aemia, ema, hemat (BrE)<\/td>\nblood condition<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9\u03bc\u03af\u03b1 (anaim\u00eda), without blood<\/td>\nanaemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aer(o)-<\/td>\nair, gas<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03ae\u03c1, \u1f00\u03ad\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (a\u1e17r, a\u00e9ros)<\/td>\naerosinusitis, aerodynamics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aesthesi- (BrE)<\/td>\nsensation<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f34\u03c3\u03b8\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (a\u00edsth\u0113sis)<\/td>\nanaesthesia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-al<\/td>\npertaining to<\/td>\nLatin -alis<\/td>\nabdominal, femoral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
alb-<\/td>\ndenoting a white or pale color<\/td>\nLatin albus, white<\/td>\nalbino, tunica albica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
alge(si)-<\/td>\npain<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03bb\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1lgos)<\/td>\nanalgesic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-algia, alg(i)o-<\/td>\npain<\/td>\nGreek<\/td>\nmyalgia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
all-<\/td>\ndenoting something as different, or as an addition<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1llos), another, other<\/td>\nalloantigen, allopathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ambi-<\/td>\ndenoting something as positioned on both sides; describing both of two<\/td>\nLatin (ambi-, ambo), both, on both sides<\/td>\nambidextrous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
amnio-<\/td>\nPertaining to the membranous fetal sac (amnion)<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03bc\u03bd\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1mnion)<\/td>\namniocentesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
amph(i)-<\/td>\non both sides<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03bc\u03c6\u03af (amph\u00ed)<\/td>\namphicrania, amphismela, amphomycin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
amylo-<\/td>\nstarchy, carbohydrate-related<\/td>\nLatin amylum (starch)<\/td>\namylase, amylophagia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
an-<\/td>\nnot, without (alpha privative)<\/td>\nGreek<\/td>\nanalgesia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ana-<\/td>\nback, again, up<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03bd\u03b1- (ana-)<\/td>\nanaplasia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
an-<\/td>\nanus<\/td>\nLatin<\/td>\nanal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
andr-<\/td>\npertaining to a man<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03bd\u03ae\u03c1, \u1f00\u03bd\u03b4\u03c1- (an\u1e17r, andr-), male<\/td>\nandroid, andrology, androgen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
angi-<\/td>\nblood vessel<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03bd (ange\u00eeon)<\/td>\nangiogram, angioplasty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aniso-<\/td>\ndescribing something as unequal<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03bd\u1fd1\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1n\u012bsos), unequal<\/td>\nanisocytosis, anisotropic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ankyl-, ancyl-<\/td>\ndenoting something as crooked or bent<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03b3\u03ba\u03cd\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (ank\u00falos), crooked, curved<\/td>\nankylosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ante-<\/td>\ndescribing something as positioned in front of another thing<\/td>\nLatin (\u0101nt\u0113), before, in front of<\/td>\nantepartum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
anthropo-<\/td>\nhuman<\/td>\nGreek \u03ac\u03bd\u03b8\u03c1\u03c9\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00e1nthr\u014dpos), human<\/td>\nanthropology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
anti-<\/td>\ndescribing something as ‘against’ or ‘opposed to’ another<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9 (anti), against<\/td>\nantibody, antipsychotic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
apo-<\/td>\naway, separated from, derived from<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03c0\u03cc (ap\u00f3)<\/td>\napoptosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
archi-<\/td>\nfirst, primitive<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9- (arkhi-)<\/td>\narchinephron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arsen(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to a male; masculine<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u03c1\u03c3\u03b5\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (arsenik\u00f3s)<\/td>\narsenoblast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arteri(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to an artery<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03c1\u03c4\u03b7\u03c1\u03af\u03b1 (art\u0113r\u00eda), a wind-pipe, artery (used distinctly versus a vein)<\/td>\narteriole, artery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arthr-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the joints, limbs<\/td>\nGreek \u1f04\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1rthron), a joint, limb<\/td>\narthritis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
articul-<\/td>\njoint<\/td>\nLatin articulus<\/td>\narticulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ary<\/td>\npertaining to<\/td>\nLatin -arius<\/td>\nbiliary tract, coronary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ase<\/td>\nenzyme<\/td>\nfrom Greek \u03b4\u03b9\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1- (dia-, part, apart) + \u03c3\u03c4\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (st\u00e1sis, stand)), division<\/td>\nlactase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-asthenia<\/td>\nweakness<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03c3\u03b8\u03ad\u03bd\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1 (asth\u00e9neia)<\/td>\nmyasthenia gravis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
atel(o)-<\/td>\nimperfect or incomplete development<\/td>\nGreek \u1f00\u03c4\u03b5\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 (atel\u1e17s), without end, incomplete<\/td>\natelocardia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ather-<\/td>\nfatty deposit, soft gruel-like deposit<\/td>\n\u1f00\u03b8\u03ac\u03c1\u03b7 (ath\u00e1r\u0113)<\/td>\natherosclerosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ation<\/td>\nprocess<\/td>\nLatin<\/td>\nmedication, civilization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
atri-<\/td>\nan atrium (esp. heart atrium)<\/td>\nLatin<\/td>\natrioventricular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aur-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ear<\/td>\nLatin (auris), the ear<\/td>\naural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aut-<\/td>\nself<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f50\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2, \u03b1\u1f50\u03c4\u03bf- (aut\u00f3s, auto-)<\/td>\nautoimmune, autograph, autobiography, automobile, automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aux(o)-<\/td>\nincrease; growth<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f50\u03be\u03ac\u03bd\u03c9, \u03b1\u1f54\u03be\u03c9 (aux\u00e1n\u014d, a\u00fax\u014d)<\/td>\nauxocardia: enlargement of the heart, auxology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
axill-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the armpit (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\nLatin (axilla), armpit<\/td>\naxilla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
azo(to)-<\/td>\nnitrogenous compound<\/td>\nFrench azote, nitrogen; from Greek \u03ac\u03b6\u03c9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (\u00e1z\u014dtik\u00f3s) \u1f00- (a-, no, without) + \u03b6\u03c9\u03ae (z\u014d\u1e17, life)), mephitic air<\/td>\nazothermia: raised temperature due to nitrogenous substances in blood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>B<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
bacillus<\/td>\nrod-shaped<\/td>\nLatin baculus, stick<\/td>\nBacillus anthracis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bacteri-<\/td>\nPertaining to bacteria<\/td>\nLatin (bacterium; Greek \u03b2\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4\u03ae\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (bakt\u1e17rion), small staff<\/td>\nbacteriophage, bactericide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
balan-<\/td>\nof the glans penis or glans clitoridis<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03ac\u03bb\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (b\u00e1lanos), acorn, glans<\/td>\nbalanitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bas-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to base<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (b\u00e1sis), foundation, base<\/td>\nbasolateral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bi-<\/td>\ntwice, double<\/td>\nLatin bi-<\/td>\nbinary vision, bicycle, bisexual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bio-<\/td>\nlife<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03af\u03bf\u03c2 (b\u00edos)<\/td>\nbiology, biological<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blast-<\/td>\ngerminate or bud<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (blast\u00f3s)<\/td>\nblastomere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blephar(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the eyelid<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03bb\u03ad\u03c6\u03b1\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (bl\u00e9pharon), eyelid<\/td>\nblepharoplasty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
brachi(o)-<\/td>\nof or relating to the arm<\/td>\nLatin (bracchium), from Greek \u03b2\u03c1\u03b1\u03c7\u03af\u03c9\u03bd (brakh\u00ed\u014dn), arm<\/td>\nbrachium of inferior colliculus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
brachy-<\/td>\nindicating ‘short’ or less commonly ‘little’<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03c1\u03b1\u03c7\u03cd\u03c2 (brakh\u00fas), short, little, shallow<\/td>\nbrachycephalic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
brady-<\/td>\nslow<\/td>\nGreek \u03b2\u03c1\u03b1\u03b4\u03cd\u03c2 (brad\u00fas), slow<\/td>\nbradycardia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bronch(i)-<\/td>\nof or relating to the bronchus<\/td>\nLatin (bronchus); Greek \u03b2\u03c1\u03cc\u03b3\u03c7\u03bf\u03c2 (br\u00f3nkhos), windpipe<\/td>\nbronchitis, bronchiolitis obliterans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>bucc(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the cheek<\/td>\nLatin bucca, cheek<\/td>\nbuccolabial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
burs(o)-<\/td>\nbursa (fluid sac between the bones)<\/td>\nLatin (bursa), purse; Greek \u03b2\u03cd\u03c1\u03c3\u03b1 (b\u00farsa), hide, wine-skin<\/td>\nbursa, bursitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>C<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
capill-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to hair<\/td>\nLatin capillus, hair<\/td>\ncapillus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
capit-<\/td>\npertaining to the head as a whole<\/td>\nLatin caput, capit-, the head<\/td>\ncapitation, decapitation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
carcin-<\/td>\ncancer<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03ba\u03af\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (kark\u00ednos), crab<\/td>\ncarcinoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cardi-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the heart<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03b4\u03af\u03b1 (kard\u00eda), heart<\/td>\ncardiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
carp-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the wrist<\/td>\nLatin (carpus) < Greek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03c0\u03cc\u03c2 (karp\u00f3s), wrist; NOTE: This root should not be confused with the mirror root carp(o)- meaning fruit.<\/td>\ncarpal, carpopedal spasm, metacarpal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cata-<\/td>\ndown, under<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac (kat\u00e1)<\/td>\ncatabolism, catacombs, cataract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-cele<\/td>\npouching, hernia<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03ae\u03bb\u03b7 (k\u1e17l\u0113)<\/td>\nhydrocele, varicocele<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-centesis<\/td>\nsurgical puncture for aspiration<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03ad\u03bd\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (k\u00e9nt\u0113sis)<\/td>\namniocentesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cephal(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the head (as a whole)<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03ae (kephal\u1e17), the head<\/td>\ncephalalgy, hydrocephalus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cerat(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the cornu; a horn<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03ad\u03c1\u03b1\u03c2, \u03ba\u03b5\u03c1\u03b1\u03c4- (k\u00e9ras, kerat-), a horn<\/td>\nceratoid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cerebell(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the cerebellum<\/td>\nLatin cerebellum, little brain<\/td>\ncerebellum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cerebr(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the brain<\/td>\nLatin cerebrum, brain<\/td>\ncerebrology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cervic-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the neck or the cervix<\/td>\nLatin cervix, cerv\u012bc-), neck, cervix<\/td>\ncervical vertebrae, cervicodorsal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cheil-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the lips<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (khe\u00eelos), lip, mouth, beak<\/td>\nangular cheilitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chem(o)-<\/td>\nchemistry, drug<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03b7\u03bc\u03b5\u03af\u03b1 (kh\u0113me\u00eda)<\/td>\nchemical, chemistry, chemotherapy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chir-, cheir-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the hand<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03b5\u03af\u03c1, \u03c7\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03bf- (khe\u00edr, kheiro-), hand<\/td>\nchiropractor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chlor-<\/td>\ndenoting a green color<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03bb\u03c9\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (khl\u014dr\u00f3s), green, yellow-green<\/td>\nchlorophyll<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chol(e)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to bile<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae (khol\u1e17), bile<\/td>\ncholaemia (UK) \/ cholemia (US), cholecystitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cholecyst(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the gallbladder<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03b7\u03ba\u03cd\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (khol\u0113k\u00fastis), gallbladder < \u03c7\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae (khol\u1e17), bile, gall + \u03ba\u03cd\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (k\u00fastis), bladder<\/td>\ncholecystectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chondr(i)o-<\/td>\ncartilage, gristle, granule, granular<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03bf\u03bd\u03b4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (grc)<\/td>\nchondrocalcinosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chrom(ato)-<\/td>\ncolor<\/td>\nGreek \u03c7\u03c1\u1ff6\u03bc\u03b1 (khr\u00f4ma)<\/td>\nhemochromatosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-cidal, -cide<\/td>\nkilling, destroying<\/td>\nLatin -c\u012bda, cutter, killer<\/td>\nbacteriocidal, suicide, suicidal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cili-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the cilia, the eyelashes; eyelids<\/td>\nLatin cilium, eyelash; eyelid<\/td>\nciliary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
circum-<\/td>\ndenoting something as ‘around’ another<\/td>\nLatin circum, around<\/td>\ncircumcision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cis-<\/td>\non this side<\/td>\nLatin cis<\/td>\ncisgender<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-clast<\/td>\nbreak<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (klast\u00f3s), broken<\/td>\nosteoclast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
clostr-<\/td>\nspindle<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03bb\u03c9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c1 (kl\u014dst\u1e17r), spindle, thread<\/td>\nClostridium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
co-<\/td>\nwith, together, in association<\/td>\nLatin co-<\/td>\ncoenzymes, co-organization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-coccus, \u2011coccal<\/td>\nround, spherical<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03ba\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00f3kkos), berry, seed<\/td>\nStreptococcus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
col-, colo-, colono-<\/td>\ncolon<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd (k\u00f3lon)<\/td>\ncolonoscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
colp-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the vagina<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03bb\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00f3lpos), bosom, womb; hollow, depth<\/td>\ncolposcopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
com-<\/td>\nwith, together<\/td>\nLatin cum<\/td>\ncommunicate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
contra-<\/td>\nagainst<\/td>\nLatin contr\u0101<\/td>\ncontraindication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cor-<\/td>\nwith, together<\/td>\nLatin cor-<\/td>\ncorrective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cor-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the eye’s pupil<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cc\u03c1\u03b7 (k\u00f3r\u0113), girl, doll; pupil of the eye<\/td>\ncorectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cord(i)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the heart (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\nLatin cor, heart<\/td>\ncommotio cordis,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cornu-<\/td>\napplied to describing processes and parts of the body as likened or similar to horns<\/td>\nLatin corn\u016b, horn<\/td>\ngreater cornu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
coron-<\/td>\npertaining to the heart<\/td>\nLatin cor\u014dna<\/td>\ncoronary heart disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cortic-<\/td>\ncortex, outer region<\/td>\nLatin cortex, bark of a tree<\/td>\ncorticosteroid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cost-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ribs<\/td>\nLatin costa, rib<\/td>\ncostochondral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cox-<\/td>\nof or relating to the hip, haunch, or hip-joint<\/td>\nLatin coxa, hip<\/td>\ncoxopodite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
crani(o)-<\/td>\nbelonging or relating to the cranium<\/td>\nLatin cranium, from Greek \u03ba\u03c1\u1fb1\u03bd\u03af\u03bf\u03bd (kr\u0101n\u00edon), cranium, skull, bones enclosing the brain<\/td>\ncraniology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-crine, crin(o)-<\/td>\nto secrete<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03c1\u03af\u03bd\u03c9 (kr\u00edn\u014d), separate, divide, discern<\/td>\nendocrine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cry(o)-<\/td>\ncold<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03c1\u03cd\u03bf\u03c2 (kr\u00faos), cold, frost<\/td>\ncryoablation, cryogenic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cutane-<\/td>\nskin<\/td>\nLatin cutis<\/td>\nsubcutaneous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cyan(o)-<\/td>\nhaving a blue color<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2, \u03ba\u03c5\u03ac\u03bd\u03b5\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00faanos, ku\u00e1neos, blue, of the color blue)<\/td>\ncyanopsia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cycl-<\/td>\ncircle, cycle<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03ba\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00faklos)<\/td>\ncyclosis, cyclops, tricycle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cyph(o)-<\/td>\ndenotes something as bent (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03c5\u03c6\u03cc\u03c2 (kuph\u00f3s), bent, hunchback<\/td>\ncyphosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cyst(o)-, cyst(i)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the urinary bladder<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (k\u00fastis), bladder, cyst<\/td>\ncystotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cyt(o)-, -cyte<\/td>\ncell<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03cd\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (k\u00fatos), a hollow, vessel<\/td>\ncytokine, leukocyte, cytoplasm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

D<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
dacry(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to tears<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03ac\u03ba\u03c1\u03c5, tear<\/td>\ndacryoadenitis, dacryocystitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-dactyl(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to a finger, toe<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03ac\u03ba\u03c4\u03c5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (d\u00e1ktulos), finger, toe<\/td>\ndactylology, polydactyly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
de-<\/td>\nfrom, down, or away from<\/td>\nLatin de-<\/td>\ndehydrate, demonetize, demotion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dent-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to teeth<\/td>\nLatin dens, dentis, tooth<\/td>\ndentist, dental<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dermat(o)-, derm(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the skin<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1, \u03b4\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (d\u00e9rma, d\u00e9rmatos), skin, human skin<\/td>\ndermatology, epidermis, hypodermic, xeroderma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-desis<\/td>\nbinding<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03ad\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (d\u00e9sis)<\/td>\narthrodesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dextr(o)-<\/td>\nright, on the right side<\/td>\nLatin dexter<\/td>\ndextrocardia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
di-<\/td>\ntwo<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03b9-<\/td>\ndiplopia,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
di-<\/td>\napart, separation<\/td>\nLatin dis-<\/td>\ndilation, distal, dilute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dia-<\/td>\nthrough, during, across<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03b9\u03ac (di\u00e1), through, during, across<\/td>\ndialysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dif-<\/td>\napart, separation<\/td>\nLatin dif-<\/td>\ndifferent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
digit-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the finger [rare as a root]<\/td>\nLatin digitus, finger, toe<\/td>\ndigit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
diplo-<\/td>\ntwofold<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03b9\u03c0\u03bb\u03cc\u03bf\u03c2 (dipl\u00f3os)<\/td>\ndiploid, diplosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-dipsia<\/td>\n(condition of) thirst<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03af\u03c8\u03b1 (d\u00edpsa)<\/td>\ndipsomania, hydroadipsia, oligodipsia, polydipsia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dis-<\/td>\nseparation, taking apart<\/td>\nLatin dis-<\/td>\ndissection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dors(o)-, dors(i)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the back<\/td>\nLatin dorsum, back<\/td>\ndorsal, dorsocephalad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dromo-<\/td>\nrunning, conduction, course<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03c1\u03cc\u03bc\u03bf\u03c2 (dr\u00f3mos)<\/td>\ndromotropic, syndrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
duodeno-<\/td>\ntwelve<\/td>\nLatin duodeni<\/td>\nduodenal atresia, duodenum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dura-<\/td>\nhard<\/td>\nLatin durus<\/td>\ndura mater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dynam(o)-<\/td>\nforce, energy, power<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b1\u03bc\u03b9\u03c2 (d\u00fanamis)<\/td>\nhand strength dynamometer, dynamics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-dynia<\/td>\npain<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7 (od\u00fan\u0113)<\/td>\nvulvodynia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dys-<\/td>\nbad, difficult, defective, abnormal<\/td>\nGreek \u03b4\u03c5\u03c3- (dus-)<\/td>\ndysentery, dysphagia, dysphasia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>E<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
-eal (see -al)<\/td>\npertaining to<\/td>\nEnglish -al, from Latin -\u0101lis<\/td>\nadenohypophyseal, corneal, esophageal, perineal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ec-<\/td>\nout, away<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03ba (ek), out of, from<\/td>\nectopia, ectopic pregnancy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ect(o)-<\/td>\nouter, outside<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03ba\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (ekt\u00f3s)<\/td>\nectoblast, ectoderm, ectoplasm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ectasia, -ectasis<\/td>\nexpansion, dilation<\/td>\nGreek \u1f14\u03ba\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00e9ktasis)<\/td>\nbronchiectasis, telangiectasia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ectomy<\/td>\ndenotes a surgical operation or removal of a body part; resection, excision<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03ba\u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03ae (ektom\u1e17), excision<\/td>\nmastectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-emesis<\/td>\nvomiting condition<\/td>\nGreek \u1f15\u03bc\u03b5\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (h\u00e9mesis)<\/td>\nhematemesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-emia<\/td>\nblood condition (Am. Engl.)<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1 (ha\u00eema), “blood”<\/td>\nanemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
encephal(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the brain; see also cerebro-<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03b3\u03ba\u03ad\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (enk\u00e9phalos), the brain<\/td>\nencephalogram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
endo-<\/td>\ndenotes something as inside or within<\/td>\nGreek \u1f14\u03bd\u03b4\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e9ndon), inside, internal<\/td>\nendocrinology, endospore, endoskeleton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eosin(o)-<\/td>\nhaving a red color<\/td>\nGreek \u1f20\u03ce\u03c2 (\u0113\u1e53s), dawn, daybreak, morning red, goddess of the dawn (\u1f28\u03ce\u03c2, \u0112\u1e53s)<\/td>\neosinophil granulocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
enter(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the intestine<\/td>\nGreek \u1f14\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e9nteron), intestine<\/td>\ngastroenterology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
epi-<\/td>\non, upon<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03c0\u03b9- (epi-), before, upon, on, outside, outside of<\/td>\nepicardium, epidermis, epidural, episclera, epistaxis, epidemic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
episi(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the pubic region, the loins<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03c0\u03af\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (ep\u00edsion), the pubic area, loins; vulva<\/td>\nepisiotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
erythr(o)-<\/td>\nhaving a red color<\/td>\nGreek \u1f10\u03c1\u03c5\u03b8\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (eruthr\u00f3s), red<\/td>\nerythrocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-esophageal, -esophago-<\/td>\ngullet (AmE)<\/td>\nGreek \u03bf\u1f30\u03c3\u03bf\u03c6\u03ac\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (oisoph\u00e1gos)<\/td>\nesophagus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
esthesio-<\/td>\nsensation (AmE)<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f34\u03c3\u03b8\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (a\u00edsth\u0113sis), to perceive<\/td>\nesthesioneuroblastoma, esthesia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eu-<\/td>\ntrue, good, well, new<\/td>\n\u03b5\u1f56 (e\u00fb)<\/td>\neukaryote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ex-<\/td>\nout of, away from<\/td>\nLatin ex-<\/td>\nexcision, except<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
exo-<\/td>\ndenotes something as “outside” another<\/td>\nGreek \u1f14\u03be\u03c9 (\u00e9x\u014d), outside of, external<\/td>\nexophthalmos, exoskeleton, exoplanet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
extra-<\/td>\noutside<\/td>\nLatin extra, outside of, beyond<\/td>\nextradural hematoma extraordinary, extreme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>F<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
faci-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the face<\/td>\nLatin faci\u0113s, the face, countenance<\/td>\nfacioplegic, facial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fibr-<\/td>\nfiber<\/td>\nLatin fibra, fiber, filament, entrails[2]<\/td>\nfibril, fibrin, fibrinous pericarditis, fibroblast, fibrosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fil-<\/td>\nfine, hair-like<\/td>\nLatin f\u012blum, thread<\/td>\nfilament, filum terminale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
foramen<\/td>\nhole, opening, or aperture, particularly in bone<\/td>\nLatin for\u0101men<\/td>\nforamen magnum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-form<\/td>\nused to form adjectives indicating “having the form of”<\/td>\nLatin f\u014drma, form, shape<\/td>\ncruciform, cuneiform, falciform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fore-<\/td>\nbefore or ahead<\/td>\nOld English f\u014dr(e)-, before, in front of<\/td>\nforegut, foreshadow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fossa<\/td>\na hollow or depressed area; a trench or channel<\/td>\nLatin fossa, ditch, pit<\/td>\nfossa ovalis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the forehead<\/td>\nLatin fr\u014dns, front-, the forehead<\/td>\nfrontonasal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>G<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
galact-<\/td>\nmilk<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03ac\u03bb\u03b1, \u03b3\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4- (g\u00e1la, galakt-)<\/td>\ngalactorrhea, galaxy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gastr-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the stomach<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c1, \u03b3\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03c1- (gast\u1e17r, gastr-), stomach, belly<\/td>\ngastroenterology, gastropod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-gen<\/td>\n*born in, from<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03ae\u03c2 (-gen\u1e17s), from \u03b3\u03b5\u03bd-\u03bd\u03ac\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (gen-n\u00e1ein), to be born<\/td>\n*endogen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
of a certain kind<\/td>\nheterogenous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-genic<\/td>\nformative; pertaining to producing<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03ae\u03c2 (-gen\u1e17s)<\/td>\ncardiogenic shock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
genu-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the knee<\/td>\nLatin gen\u016b, knee<\/td>\ngenu valgum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-geusia<\/td>\ntaste<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03b5\u1fe6\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (ge\u00fbsis)<\/td>\nageusia, dysgeusia, hypergeusia, hypogeusia, parageusia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gingiv-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the gums<\/td>\nLatin ging\u012bva, gum<\/td>\ngingivitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
glauc(o)-<\/td>\nHaving a grey or bluish-grey colour<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u03b1\u03c5\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (glauk\u00f3s), grey, bluish-grey<\/td>\nglaucoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gloss(o)-, glott(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the tongue<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u1ff6\u03c3\u03c3\u03b1, \u03b3\u03bb\u1ff6\u03c4\u03c4\u03b1 (gl\u00f4ssa, gl\u00f4tta), tongue<\/td>\nglossology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gluco-<\/td>\nsweet<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u03c5\u03ba\u03cd\u03c2 (gluk\u00fas), sweet<\/td>\nglucocorticoid, glucose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
glyc-<\/td>\nsugar<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03bb\u03c5\u03ba\u03cd\u03c2 (gluk\u00fas), sweet<\/td>\nglycolysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gnath-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the jaw<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03bd\u03ac\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (gn\u00e1thos), jaw<\/td>\ngnathodynamometer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-gnosis<\/td>\nknowledge<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03bd\u1ff6\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (gn\u00f4sis), inquiry, knowledge<\/td>\ndiagnosis, prognosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gon-<\/td>\nseed, semen; reproductive<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (g\u00f3nos), fruit, seed, procreating<\/td>\ngonorrhea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-gram, -gramme<\/td>\nrecord or picture<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03c1\u03ac\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1 (gr\u00e1mma), picture, letter, writing<\/td>\nangiogram, gramophone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-graph<\/td>\ninstrument used to record data or picture<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03af\u03b1 (-graph\u00eda), written, drawn, graphic interpretation<\/td>\nelectrocardiograph, seismograph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-graphy<\/td>\nprocess of recording<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03af\u03b1 (-graph\u00eda), written, drawn, graphic interpretation<\/td>\nangiography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gyno-, gynaeco- (BrE), gyneco- (AmE)<\/td>\nwoman<\/td>\nGreek \u03b3\u03c5\u03bd\u03ae, \u03b3\u03c5\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9\u03ba (gun\u1e17, gunaik)<\/td>\ngynaecology, gynecomastia, gynoecium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
halluc-<\/td>\nto wander in mind<\/td>\nLatin \u0101l\u016bcinor, to wander in mind<\/td>\nhallucinosis, hallucination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hem(at)-, haem(ato)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to blood<\/td>\nLatin h\u00e6ma[citation needed], from Greek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1, \u03b1\u1f31\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4- (grc), blood<\/td>\nhematology, older form haematology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hema-, hemo-<\/td>\nblood (AmE)<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1, (grc), blood<\/td>\nhemal, hemoglobin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hemangi(o)-<\/td>\nblood vessels<\/td>\nGreek \u03b1\u1f37\u03bc\u03b1, (grc), blood, + \u1f00\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03bd (ange\u00eeon), vessel, urn<\/td>\nhemangioma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hemi-<\/td>\none-half<\/td>\nGreek \u1f21\u03bc\u03b9- (h\u0113mi-), half<\/td>\ncerebral hemisphere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hepat-, hepatic-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the liver<\/td>\nGreek \u1f27\u03c0\u03b1\u03c1, \u1f20\u03c0\u1fb0\u03c4- (h\u00eapar, \u0113pat-), the liver<\/td>\nhepatology, hepatitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
heter(o)-<\/td>\ndenotes something as “the other” (of two), as an addition, or different<\/td>\nGreek \u1f15\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (h\u00e9teros), the other (of two), another; different<\/td>\nheterogeneous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hidr(o)-<\/td>\nsweat<\/td>\nGreek \u1f31\u03b4\u03c1\u03ce\u03c2, \u1f31\u03b4\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4- (hidr\u1e53s, hidr\u014dt-), sweat, perspiration<\/td>\nhyperhidrosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hist(o)-, histio-<\/td>\ntissue<\/td>\nGreek \u1f31\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (hist\u00f3s), web, tissue<\/td>\nhistology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
home(o)-<\/td>\nsimilar<\/td>\nGreek \u1f45\u03bc\u03bf\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 (homoios), like, resembling, similar<\/td>\nhomeopathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hom(o)-<\/td>\ndenotes something as “the same” as another or common<\/td>\nGreek \u1f41\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (hom\u00f3s), the same, common<\/td>\nhomosexuality, homozygote, homophobic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
humer(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the shoulder (or [rarely] the upper arm)<\/td>\nLatin umerus, shoulder<\/td>\nhumerus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hydr(o)-<\/td>\nwater<\/td>\nGreek \u1f55\u03b4\u03c9\u03c1 (h\u00fad\u014dr), water<\/td>\nhydrophobe, hydrogen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hyper-<\/td>\nextreme or beyond normal<\/td>\nGreek \u1f51\u03c0\u03ad\u03c1 (hup\u00e9r), over, above; beyond, to the extreme<\/td>\nhypertension, hypertrichosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hyp(o)-<\/td>\nbelow normal<\/td>\nGreek \u1f51\u03c0\u03cc, \u1f51\u03c0\u03bf- (hup\u00f3), below, under<\/td>\nhypovolemia, hypoxia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hyster(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the womb or the uterus<\/td>\nGreek \u1f51\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03c1\u03b1 (hust\u00e9ra), womb<\/td>\nhysterectomy, hysteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
-iasis<\/td>\ncondition, formation, or presence of<\/td>\nLatin -iasis, pathological condition or process; from Greek \u1f34\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00edasis), cure, repair, mend<\/td>\nmydriasis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iatr(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to medicine or a physician (uncommon as a prefix but common as a suffix; see -iatry)<\/td>\nGreek \u1f30\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (iatr\u00f3s), healer, physician<\/td>\niatrochemistry, iatrogenesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-iatry<\/td>\ndenotes a field in medicine emphasizing a certain body component<\/td>\nGreek \u1f30\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (iatr\u00f3s), healer, physician<\/td>\npodiatry, psychiatry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ic<\/td>\npertaining to<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (-ik\u00f3s)<\/td>\nhepatic artery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ics<\/td>\norganized knowledge, treatment<\/td>\nLatin -icus, collection of related things, theme; cognate with Greek -\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (ik\u00f3s), of, pertaining to<\/td>\nobstetrics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
idio-<\/td>\nself, one’s own<\/td>\nGreek \u1f34\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00eddios), one’s own<\/td>\nidiopathic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ileo-<\/td>\nileum<\/td>\nGreek \u03b5\u1f30\u03bb\u03b5\u03cc\u03c2 (eile\u00f3s), to shut in, intestinal obstruction<\/td>\nileocecal valve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
infra-<\/td>\nbelow<\/td>\nLatin \u012bnfr\u0101, below<\/td>\ninfrahyoid muscles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
inter-<\/td>\nbetween, among<\/td>\nLatin inter<\/td>\ninterarticular ligament<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
intra-<\/td>\nwithin<\/td>\nLatin intr\u0101<\/td>\nintramural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ipsi-<\/td>\nsame<\/td>\nLatin ipsi-<\/td>\nipsilateral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
irid(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the iris<\/td>\nLatin \u012br\u012bs, rainbow; from Greek \u1f36\u03c1\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00eeris), rainbow<\/td>\niridectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
isch-<\/td>\nrestriction<\/td>\nGreek \u1f34\u03c3\u03c7\u03c9 (\u00edskh\u014d), hold back, restrain<\/td>\nischemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ischio-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ischium, the hip-joint<\/td>\nGreek \u1f30\u03c3\u03c7\u03af\u03bf\u03bd (iskh\u00edon), hip-joint, ischium<\/td>\nischioanal fossa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ine<\/td>\nof or pertaining to<\/td>\nLatin -\u012bnus, of or pertaining to; cognate with Greek -\u03b9\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2, added to form adjectives relating to material, time, and so on<\/td>\nmorphine, masculine\/\u200bfeminine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ism<\/td>\ncondition, disease<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (-ism\u00f3s), suffix forming abstract nouns of state, condition, doctrine<\/td>\ndwarfism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ismus<\/td>\nspasm, contraction<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b9\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2<\/td>\nhemiballismus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iso-<\/td>\ndenoting something as being equal<\/td>\nGreek \u1f34\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00edsos), equal<\/td>\nisotonic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ist<\/td>\none who specializes in<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 (-ist\u1e17s), agent noun, one who practices<\/td>\npathologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ite<\/td>\nthe nature of, resembling<\/td>\nLatin -\u012bt\u0113s, those belonging to, from Greek -\u03af\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 (-\u00edt\u0113s)<\/td>\ndendrite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-itis<\/td>\ninflammation<\/td>\nGreek -\u1fd6\u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 (-\u00eetis) fem. form of -\u03af\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 (-\u00edt\u0113s), pertaining to, because it was used with the feminine noun \u03bd\u03cc\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (n\u00f3sos, disease), thus -\u00eetis n\u00f3sos, disease of the, disease pertaining to<\/td>\ntonsillitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ium<\/td>\nstructure, tissue<\/td>\nLatin -ium, aggregation or mass of (such as tissue)<\/td>\npericardium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
juxta-<\/td>\nnear to, alongside, or next to<\/td>\nLatin iuxta<\/td>\njuxtaglomerular apparatus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kal-<\/td>\npotassium<\/td>\nNew Latin kalium, potassium<\/td>\nhyperkalemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kary-[3]<\/td>\nnucleus<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03ac\u03c1\u03c5\u03bf\u03bd (k\u00e1ruon), nut<\/td>\neukaryote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kerat-[4]<\/td>\ncornea (eye or skin)<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03ad\u03c1\u03b1\u03c2 (k\u00e9ras), horn<\/td>\nkeratoscope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kine-[5]<\/td>\nmovement<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03b9\u03bd\u03ad\u03c9 (kin\u00e9\u014d), to move, to change<\/td>\nakinetopsia, kinesthesia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
koil-[6]<\/td>\nhollow<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03bf\u1fd6\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (ko\u00eelos)<\/td>\nkoilocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kyph-[7]<\/td>\nhumped<\/td>\nGreek \u03ba\u03c5\u03c6\u03cc\u03c2 (kuph\u00f3s), bent forward, stooping, hunchbacked<\/td>\nkyphoscoliosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
labi-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the lip<\/td>\nLatin labia, labium, lip<\/td>\nlabiodental<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lacrim(o)-<\/td>\ntear<\/td>\nLatin lacrima, tear from crying<\/td>\nLacrimal canaliculi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lact(i)-, lact(o)<\/td>\nmilk<\/td>\nLatin lac, milk<\/td>\nlactation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lapar(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the abdominal wall, flank<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03b1\u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03b1 (lap\u00e1ra), flank<\/td>\nlaparotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
laryng(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the larynx, the lower throat cavity where the voice box is<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u1fb0\u0301\u03c1\u03c5\u03b3\u03be, (l\u00e1runx), throat, gullet<\/td>\nlarynx<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
latero-<\/td>\nlateral<\/td>\nLatin later\u0101lis, lateral, of or belonging to the side<\/td>\nlateral pectoral nerve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lei(o)-<\/td>\nsmooth<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03c2 (le\u00eeos), smooth<\/td>\nleiomyoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-lepsis, -lepsy<\/td>\nattack, seizure<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u1fc6\u03c8\u03b9\u03c2 (l\u00eapsis), seizure<\/td>\nepilepsy, narcolepsy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lept(o)-<\/td>\nlight, slender<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03b5\u03c0\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (lept\u00f3s), thin, lean<\/td>\nleptomeningeal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
leuc(o)-, leuk(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting a white color<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03b5\u03c5\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (leuk\u00f3s), white, bright, pale<\/td>\nleukocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lingu(a)-, lingu(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the tongue<\/td>\nLatin lingua, tongue, speech, language<\/td>\nlinguistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lip(o)-<\/td>\nfat<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03af\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (l\u00edpos), fat, lard<\/td>\nliposuction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
liss(os)-<\/td>\nsmooth<\/td>\nGreek \u039b\u03b9\u03c3\u03c3\u03cc\u03c2 (Liss\u00f3s), smooth<\/td>\nlissencephaly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lith(o)-<\/td>\nstone, calculus<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u1fd0\u0301\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (l\u00edthos)<\/td>\nlithotripsy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
log(o)-<\/td>\nspeech<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (l\u00f3gos)<\/td>\ndialog, catalog, logos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-logist<\/td>\ndenotes someone who studies a certain field (the field of _____-logy); a specialist; one who treats<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 (logist\u1e17s), studier, practitioner (lit., accountant)<\/td>\noncologist, pathologist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-logy<\/td>\ndenotes the academic study or practice of a certain field; the study of<\/td>\nGreek -\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1 (-log\u00ed\u0101) base noun for the study of something<\/td>\nhematology, urology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lumb(o)-, lumb(a)-<\/td>\nof or relating to the part of the trunk between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.<\/td>\nLatin lumbus or lumbaris, loin<\/td>\nlumbar vertebrae<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lymph(o)-<\/td>\nlymph<\/td>\nLatin lympha, water<\/td>\nlymphedema<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lys(o)-, -lytic<\/td>\ndissolution<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u1fe0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (l\u00fasis), loosen, release, + -ic<\/td>\nlysosome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-lysis<\/td>\ndestruction, separation<\/td>\nGreek \u03bb\u1fe0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (l\u00fasis), loosen, release<\/td>\nparalysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
macr(o)-<\/td>\nlarge, long<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u1fb0\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (makr\u00f3s), long, tall<\/td>\nmacrophage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-malacia<\/td>\nsoftening<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03ba\u03af\u03b1 (malak\u00eda), soft, weak, self-indulgent<\/td>\nosteomalacia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mamm(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the breast<\/td>\nLatin mamma, breast, udder<\/td>\nmammogram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mammill(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the nipple<\/td>\nLatin mammilla, nipple<\/td>\nmammillaplasty, mammillitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
manu-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the hand<\/td>\nLatin manus, hand<\/td>\nmanufacture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mast(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the breast<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (mast\u00f3s), breast, woman’s breast, man’s pectoral muscle<\/td>\nmastectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
meg(a)-, megal(o)-, -megaly<\/td>\nenlargement, million<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03b3\u1fb0\u03c2 (m\u00e9gas), big, large, great, mighty<\/td>\nsplenomegaly, megameter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
melan(o)-<\/td>\nhaving a black color<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03bb\u1fb1\u03c2, \u03bc\u03b5\u03bb\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf- (m\u00e9l\u0101s, melano-), black, dark<\/td>\nmelanin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
melos<\/td>\nextremity<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u00e9los), part of a body, limb, member<\/td>\nerythromelalgia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mening(o)-<\/td>\nmembrane<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u1fc6\u03bd\u1fd0\u03b3\u03be (m\u00eaninx)<\/td>\nmeningitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
men-<\/td>\nmonth, menstrual cycle<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ae\u03bd (m\u1e17n), month<\/td>\nmenopause, menorrhagia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mer-<\/td>\npart<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u00e9ros), part, component, region<\/td>\nmerocrine, meroblastic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mes-<\/td>\nmiddle<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c3\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u00e9sos), middle, between, half<\/td>\nmesoderm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
met, meta-<\/td>\nafter, beside, beyond or change<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u1fb0\u0301 (met\u00e1), with, among, along with, in common with<\/td>\nmetacarpal, metacarpus, metacromion, metanephros, metatheria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-meter<\/td>\ninstrument used to measure or count<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (m\u00e9tron), measure or property, something used to measure<\/td>\nsphygmomanometer, thermometer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-metry<\/td>\nprocess of measuring, -meter + -y (see -meter)<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ad\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (m\u00e9tron)<\/td>\noptometry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
metr-<\/td>\npertaining to conditions or instruments of the uterus<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03ae\u03c4\u03c1\u1fb1 (m\u1e17tr\u0101), womb, uterus<\/td>\nmetrorrhagia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
micr-<\/td>\nmillionth; denoting something as small, relating to smallness<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u1fd1\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (m\u012bkr\u00f3s), small<\/td>\nmicroscope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
milli-<\/td>\nthousandth<\/td>\nLatin mille, thousand<\/td>\nmilliliter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>mon-<\/td>\nsingle<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03bf\u03bd\u03cc\u03c2 (mon\u00f3s)<\/td>\ninfectious mononucleosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
morph-<\/td>\nform, shape<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03bf\u03c1\u03c6\u03ae (morph\u1e17)<\/td>\nmorphology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
muscul(o)-<\/td>\nmuscle<\/td>\nLatin m\u016bsculus, muscle (lit. mouse-like, due to mouse-shaped appearance of some muscles; loanword from Greek \u03bc\u1fe6\u03c2 (m\u00fbs), mouse, + Latin -culus, diminutive suffix)<\/td>\nmusculoskeletal system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
my(o)-<\/td>\nof or relating to muscle<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u1fe6\u03c2, \u03bc\u03c5- (m\u00fbs, mu-), muscle, mouse, mussel<\/td>\nmyoblast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
myc(o)-<\/td>\nfungus<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03cd\u03ba\u03b7\u03c2, \u03bc\u03c5\u03ba\u03b7\u03c4-<\/td>\nonychomycosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
myel(o)-<\/td>\nof or relating to bone marrow or the spinal cord<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03c5\u03b5\u03bb\u03cc\u03c2 (muel\u00f3s), marrow, bone-marrow<\/td>\nmyelin sheath, myeloblast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
myl(o)-<\/td>\nof or relating to molar teeth or the lower jaw<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u1fe0\u0301\u03bb\u03b7 (m\u00fal\u0113, mill, grind, molars<\/td>\nmylohyoid nerve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
myri-<\/td>\nten thousand<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u1fe1\u03c1\u1fd0\u0301\u03bf\u03c2 (m\u016br\u00edos), innumerable, countless, infinite<\/td>\nmyriad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
myring(o)-<\/td>\neardrum<\/td>\nLatin myringa, eardrum<\/td>\nmyringotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
myx(o)-<\/td>\nmucus<\/td>\nGreek \u03bc\u03cd\u03be\u1fb0 (m\u00faxa), mucus, nasal discharge<\/td>\nmyxoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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nan(o)-<\/td>\ndwarf, small<\/td>\nGreek \u03bd\u1fb6\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (n\u00e2nos), dwarf<\/td>\nnanogram, nanosecond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
narc(o)-<\/td>\nnumb, sleep<\/td>\nGreek \u03bd\u03ac\u03c1\u03ba\u03b7 (n\u00e1rk\u0113), numbess, torpor<\/td>\nnarcolepsy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nas(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the nose<\/td>\nLatin n\u0101sus, nose<\/td>\nnasal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nat(o)-<\/td>\nbirth<\/td>\nLatin n\u0101tus, born, arisen, made<\/td>\nneonatology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
necr(o)-<\/td>\ndeath<\/td>\nGreek \u03bd\u03b5\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (nekr\u00f3s), dead body, corpse, dying person<\/td>\nnecrosis, necrotizing fasciitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
neo-<\/td>\nnew<\/td>\nGreek \u03bd\u03ad\u03bf\u03c2 (n\u00e9os), young, youthful, new, fresh<\/td>\nneoplasm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nephr(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the kidney<\/td>\nGreek \u03bd\u03b5\u03c6\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (nephr\u00f3s), kidney<\/td>\nnephrology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nerv-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system (uncommon as a root: neuro- mostly always used)<\/td>\nLatin nervus, tendon, nerve; cognate with Greek \u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (ne\u00fbron), tendon, string, nerve<\/td>\nnerve, nervous system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
neur-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to nerves and the nervous system<\/td>\nGreek \u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (ne\u00fbron), tendon, sinew, nerve<\/td>\nneurofibromatosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
noci-<\/td>\npain, injury, hurt<\/td>\nLatin noce\u014d<\/td>\nnociception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
norm-<\/td>\nnormal<\/td>\nLatin n\u014drma, norm or standard; lit. carpenter’s square<\/td>\nnormocapnia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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ocul-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the eye<\/td>\nLatin oculus, the eye<\/td>\nOculist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
odont-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to teeth<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2, \u1f40\u03b4\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4- (odo\u00fas, odont-, tooth<\/td>\northodontist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
odyn-<\/td>\npain<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03b4\u03cd\u03bd\u03b7 (od\u00fan\u0113)<\/td>\nstomatodynia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-oesophageal, oesophago- (BrE)<\/td>\ngullet<\/td>\nGreek \u03bf\u1f30\u03c3\u03bf\u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (oisoph\u00e1gos)<\/td>\noesophagus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-oid<\/td>\nresemblance to<\/td>\nGreek -\u03b5\u03b9\u03b4\u03ae\u03c2 (-eid\u1e17s), like, connected to, pertaining to<\/td>\nSarcoidosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ole<\/td>\nsmall or little<\/td>\nLatin -olus, suffix to form a diminutive of the noun<\/td>\narteriole<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
olig-<\/td>\nhaving little, having few<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03bb\u1fd0\u0301\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (ol\u00edgos), few<\/td>\noligotrophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
om(o)-<\/td>\nshoulder<\/td>\nGreek \u1f66\u03bc\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00f4mos), shoulder<\/td>\nomoplate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-oma (singular), -omata (plural)<\/td>\ntumor, mass, fluid collection<\/td>\nGreek -\u03bc\u03b1 (-ma), suffix added to verbs to form nouns indicating the result of a process or action; cf. English -tion<\/td>\nsarcoma, teratoma, mesothelioma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
omphal(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the navel, the umbilicus<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03bc\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03cc\u03c2 (omphal\u00f3s), navel, belly-button<\/td>\nomphalotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
onco-<\/td>\ntumor, bulk, volume<\/td>\nGreek \u1f44\u03b3\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 (\u00f3nkos)<\/td>\noncology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-one<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nhormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
onych(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the nail (of a finger or toe)<\/td>\nGreek \u1f44\u03bd\u03c5\u03be, \u1f40\u03bd\u03c5\u03c7\u03bf- (\u00f3nux, onukho-), nail; claw; talon<\/td>\nonychophagy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oo-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to an (egg), a woman’s egg, the ovum<\/td>\nGreek \u1fa0\u03cc\u03bd, \u1fa0\u03bf- (\u014di\u00f3n, \u014dio-), egg, ovum<\/td>\noogenesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oophor(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the woman’s (ovary)<\/td>\nNeoclassical Greek \u1fa0\u03bf\u03c6\u03cc\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (\u014dioph\u00f3ron), ovary, egg-bearing<\/td>\noophorectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ophthalm(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the (eye)<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03c6\u03b8\u03b1\u03bb\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (ophthalm\u00f3s), the eye<\/td>\nophthalmology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
opistho-<\/td>\nback, behind, rear[8]<\/td>\nGreek \u1f44\u03c0\u1fd0\u03c3\u03b8\u03b5\u03bd (\u00f3pisthen), behind, at the back<\/td>\nopisthotonus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-opsy<\/td>\nexamination or inspection<\/td>\nGreek \u1f44\u03c8\u1fd0\u03c2 (\u00f3psis), view<\/td>\nbiopsy, autopsy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
optic(o)-<\/td>\nof or relating to chemical properties of the eye<\/td>\nMiddle French optique; from Greek \u1f40\u03c0\u03c4\u1fd0\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (optik\u00f3s); cognate with Latin oculus, relating to the eye<\/td>\nopticochemical, biopsy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
or(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the mouth<\/td>\nLatin \u014ds, \u014dris, mouth<\/td>\noral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-or<\/td>\none who, agent noun\u2013forming suffix<\/td>\ngenerally appended where Latin would do it\u2014to the root of a Latin-type perfect passive participle. Cf. -er<\/td>\ndoctor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
orchi(o)-, orchid(o)-, orch(o)-<\/td>\ntestis<\/td>\nGreek \u1f44\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9\u03c2 (\u00f3rkhis), testicle, ovary<\/td>\norchiectomy, orchidectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
orth(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting something as straight or correct<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03c1\u03b8\u03cc\u03c2 (orth\u00f3s), straight, correct, normal<\/td>\northodontist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-osis<\/td>\na condition, disease or increase<\/td>\nGreek -\u03c9\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (-\u014dsis), state, abnormal condition, action<\/td>\nHarlequin type ichthyosis, psychosis, osteoporosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ossi-, osse-<\/td>\nbone, bony<\/td>\nLatin os, bone<\/td>\nperipheral ossifying fibroma, osseous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ost(e)-, oste(o)-<\/td>\nbone<\/td>\nGreek \u1f40\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bf\u03bd (ost\u00e9on), bone<\/td>\nosteoporosis, osteoarthritis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ot(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ear<\/td>\nGreek \u03bf\u1f56\u03c2, \u1f60\u03c4- (o\u00fbs, \u014dt-), the ear<\/td>\notology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ous<\/td>\npertaining to<\/td>\nLatin -\u014dsus, full of, prone to<\/td>\nporous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ovari(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ovaries<\/td>\nLatin \u014dvarium, ovary<\/td>\novariectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ovo-, ovi-, ov-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the eggs, the ovum<\/td>\nLatin (\u014dvum), egg, ovum<\/td>\novogenesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oxo-, ox\/i<\/td>\naddition of oxygen<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oxy-<\/td>\nsharp, acid, acute; oxygen<\/td>\nborrowed from French oxyg\u00e8ne (originally principe oxigine, ‘acidifying principle’, referring to oxygen’s role in the formation of acids, from Greek \u1f40\u03be\u03cd\u03c2 (ox\u00fas), sharp, pointed + \u03b3\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (g\u00e9nos), birth)<\/td>\noxytocin, oxygenated, oxycodone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
pachy-<\/td>\nthick<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u03c7\u1fe0\u0301\u03c2 (pakh\u00fas), thick, large, stout<\/td>\npachyderma, pachyderm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-pagus<\/td>\nIndicates conjoined twins, with the first part denoting the organs fused<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03ac\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e1gos), fixed, set, fastened<\/td>\nxiphopagus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
palpebr-| of or pertaining to the eyelid (uncommon as a root)! scope=”row” | palpebr-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the eyelid (uncommon as a root)<\/td>\nLatin palpebra, eyelid<\/td>\npalpebra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pan-, pant(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting something as ‘complete’ or containing ‘everything’; “all”<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb6\u03c2, \u03c0\u03b1\u03bd- (p\u00e2s, pan-), all, every<\/td>\npanophobia, panopticon, pancytopenia (deficiency in all blood cell types – erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes)[9]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
papill-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the nipple (of the chest\/breast)<\/td>\nLatin papilla, nipple; diminutive of papula (see below)<\/td>\npapillitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
papul(o)-<\/td>\nIndicates papulosity, a small elevation or swelling in the skin, a pimple, swelling<\/td>\nLatin papula, pimple, pustle; a small elevation or swelling in the skin<\/td>\npapulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
para-<\/td>\nalongside of<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u03c1\u1fb0\u0301 (par\u00e1)<\/td>\nparacyesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-paresis<\/td>\nslight paralysis<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03b5\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (p\u00e1resis)<\/td>\nhemiparesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
parvo-<\/td>\nsmall<\/td>\nLatin parvus, small, little, unimportant<\/td>\nParvovirus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
path(o)-<\/td>\ndisease<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u0301\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e1thos), pain, suffering, condition<\/td>\nPathology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-pathy<\/td>\ndenotes (with a negative sense) a disease, or disorder<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fb0\u0301\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e1thos), suffering, accident<\/td>\nsociopathy, neuropathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pauci-<\/td>\nFew<\/td>\nLatin paucus<\/td>\nPauci-immune<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pector-<\/td>\nbreast or chest<\/td>\nLatin pectus<\/td>\npectoralgia, pectoriloquy, pectorophony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ped-, -ped-, -pes<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the foot; -footed<\/td>\nLatin p\u0113s, p\u0113d-, foot<\/td>\nPedoscope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ped-, pedo-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the child<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03b1\u1fd6\u03c2, \u03c0\u03b1\u03b9\u03b4\u03cc\u03c2 (pa\u00ees, paid\u00f3s), child<\/td>\npediatrics. pedophilia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pelv(i)-, pelv(o)-<\/td>\nhip bone<\/td>\nLatin pelvis, basin<\/td>\nPelvis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-penia<\/td>\ndeficiency<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03b5\u03bd\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1, poverty, indigence<\/td>\nosteopenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
peo-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the penis<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03ad\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00e9os)<\/td>\nPeotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-pepsia<\/td>\ndenotes something relating to digestion, or the digestive tract.<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03b5\u03c0\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (pept\u00f3s), cooked, digested < \u03c0\u03ad\u03c3\u03c3\u03c9 (p\u00e9ss\u014d), I boil, cook; digest<\/td>\ndyspepsia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
per-<\/td>\nthrough<\/td>\nLatin per, through, by means of<\/td>\npercutaneous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
peri-<\/td>\ndenoting something with a position ‘surrounding’ or ‘around’ another<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u1fd0\u0301 (per\u00ed), around, about, concerning<\/td>\nperiodontal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-pexy<\/td>\nfixation<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fc6\u03be\u03b9\u03c2 (p\u00eaxis), fixing in place, fastening<\/td>\nnephropexy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phaco-<\/td>\nlens-shaped<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u1fb0\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (phak\u00f3s), lentil-bean<\/td>\nphacolysis, phacometer, phacoscotoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-phagia, -phage<\/td>\nForms terms denoting conditions relating to eating or ingestion<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 (phag\u00eda) eating < \u03c6\u1fb0\u03b3\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bd (phage\u00een), to eat<\/td>\nSarcophagia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-phago-<\/td>\neating, devouring<\/td>\nGreek -\u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03b3\u03bf\u03c2 (-ph\u00e1gos), eater of, eating<\/td>\nphagocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phagist-<\/td>\nForms nouns that denote a person who ‘feeds on’ the first element or part of the word<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03b3\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03c2 (phagist\u1e17s) eater; see -phagia<\/td>\nLotophagi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-phagy<\/td>\nForms nouns that denotes ‘feeding on’ the first element or part of the word<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 (phagia) eating; see -phagia<\/td>\nhematophagy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phall-<\/td>\nphallus<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03cc\u03c2 (phall\u00f3s), penis<\/td>\nAphallia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pharmac-<\/td>\ndrug, medication<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03ac\u03c1\u03bc\u1fb0\u03ba\u03bf\u03bd (ph\u00e1rmakon), witchcraft, drug<\/td>\npharmacology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pharyng-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the pharynx, the upper throat cavity<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03c1\u1fe0\u03b3\u03be, \u03c6\u03b1\u03c1\u03c5\u03b3\u03b3- (ph\u00e1runx, pharung-), throat, windpipe; chasm<\/td>\npharyngitis, pharyngoscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-phil(ia)<\/td>\nattraction for<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u1fd0\u03bb\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1 (phil\u00ed\u0101), friendship, love, affection<\/td>\nhemophilia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phleb-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the (blood) veins, a vein<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03bb\u03ad\u03c8, \u03c6\u03bb\u03b5\u03b2- (phl\u00e9ps, phleb-), blood-vessel, vein<\/td>\nphlebography, phlebotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-phobia<\/td>\nexaggerated fear, sensitivity, aversion<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03cc\u03b2\u03bf\u03c2 (ph\u00f3bos), terror, fear, flight, panic<\/td>\narachnophobia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phon-<\/td>\nsound<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03c9\u03bd\u03ae (ph\u014dn\u1e17)<\/td>\nphonograph, symphony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phos-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to light or its chemical properties, now historic and used rarely. See the common root phot- below.<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u1ff6\u03c2, \u03c6\u1fb0\u0301\u03bf\u03c2, \u03c6\u03c9\u03c4- (ph\u00f4s, ph\u00e1os), light<\/td>\nphosphene<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phot-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to light<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03c9\u03c4\u03c9- (ph\u014dt\u014d-), < \u03c6\u1ff6\u03c2 (ph\u00f4s), light<\/td>\nphotopathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phren-, phrenic-<\/td>\nthe mind<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u03c1\u03ae\u03bd (phr\u1e17n), intellect, wits, mind<\/td>\nphrenic nerve, schizophrenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
phyllo-<\/td>\nleaf-like<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u1fe0\u0301\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd (ph\u00fallon), leaf, foliage, plant<\/td>\nphyllodes tumour, phyllotaxis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-phyte, phyto-<\/td>\nto grow<\/td>\nGreek \u03c6\u1fe0\u03c4\u03cc\u03bd (phut\u00f3n), plant, tree<\/td>\nhydrophyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pia<\/td>\nsoft<\/td>\nMedieval Latin pia mater, tender mother, from Latin pia, pius, pious, dutiful, good<\/td>\npia mater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
piri-<\/td>\nPear<\/td>\nLatin pirum, cognate with Greek \u1f04\u03c0\u03b9\u03bf\u03bd (\u00e1pion), pear<\/td>\nPiriformis muscle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-plasia<\/td>\nformation, development<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u1fb0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (pl\u00e1sis), moulding, conformation<\/td>\nAchondroplasia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-plasty<\/td>\nsurgical repair, reconstruction<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (plast\u00f3s), molded, formed<\/td>\nrhinoplasty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-plegia<\/td>\nparalysis<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03b3\u03ae (pl\u0113g\u1e17), stroke (from a sword), from \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03b3\u03ae (pl\u0113g\u1e17), to strike or smite<\/td>\nparaplegia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pleio-<\/td>\nmore, excessive, multiple<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bf\u03bd (ple\u00eeon), more<\/td>\npleiomorphism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pleur-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ribs<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03b5\u03c5\u03c1\u1fb1\u0301 (pleur\u0101\u0301), rib, side of the body<\/td>\nPleurogenous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-plexy<\/td>\nstroke or seizure<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bb\u03ae\u03c3\u03c3\u03c9, \u03c0\u03bb\u03ae\u03c3\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (pl\u1e17ss\u014d, pl\u1e17ssein), to strike or smite<\/td>\nCataplexy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pne-, pneum-<\/td>\nair, breath, lung<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bd (pne\u00een), \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u1fe6\u03bc\u03b1, \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u03cd\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (pne\u00fbma, pne\u00famatos), \u03c0\u03bd\u03b5\u03cd\u03bc\u03c9\u03bd (pne\u00fam\u014dn)<\/td>\napnea, pneumatology, pneumonocyte, pneumonia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pod-, -pod-, -pus<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the foot, -footed<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2, \u03c0\u03bf\u03b4- (po\u00fas, pod-), foot<\/td>\npodiatry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-poiesis<\/td>\nproduction<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03af\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (po\u00ed\u0113sis), poetry, poem, creation<\/td>\nhematopoiesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
polio-<\/td>\nhaving a grey color<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u1fd0\u03cc\u03c2 (poli\u00f3s), grey, grizzled<\/td>\npoliomyelitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
poly-<\/td>\ndenotes a ‘plurality’ of something<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u1fe0\u0301\u03c2 (pol\u00fas), many, a lot of, large, great<\/td>\npolymyositis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
por-<\/td>\npore, porous<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03cc\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00f3ros), passage, passageway<\/td>\npore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
porphyr-<\/td>\ndenotes a purple color<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03c6\u03cd\u03c1\u03b1 (porph\u00fara), Tyrian purple, royal purple<\/td>\nporphyroblast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
post-<\/td>\ndenotes something as ‘after (time)’ or ‘behind (space)’ another<\/td>\nLatin post, after, behind<\/td>\npostoperation, postmortem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pre-<\/td>\ndenotes something as ‘before’ another (in [physical] position or time)<\/td>\nMiddle English pre-, from Medieval Latin pre- < (Classical) Latin prae-, before, in front of<\/td>\npremature birth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
presby-<\/td>\nold age<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03ad\u03c3\u03b2\u03c5\u03c2 (pr\u00e9sbus), old man, elder<\/td>\npresbyopia, presbycusis[10]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prim-<\/td>\ndenotes something as ‘first’ or ‘most-important’<\/td>\nLatin pr\u012bmus, first, most important<\/td>\nprimary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pro-<\/td>\ndenotes something as ‘before’ another (in [physical] position or time)<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03cc- (pr\u00f3-), before, in front of<\/td>\nprocephalic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
proct-<\/td>\nanus, rectum<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03ba\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (pr\u014dkt\u00f3s), anus<\/td>\nproctology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prosop-<\/td>\nface<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03c3\u03c9\u03c0\u03bf\u03bd (pr\u00f3s\u014dpon), face, visage, mask<\/td>\nprosopagnosia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prot-<\/td>\ndenotes something as ‘first’ or ‘most important’<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (pr\u014dtos), first; principal, most important<\/td>\nprotoneuron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pseud-<\/td>\ndenotes something false or fake<\/td>\nGreek \u03c8\u03b5\u03cd\u03b4\u03c9 (pse\u00fad\u014d), to lie or deceive<\/td>\npseudoephedrine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
psor-<\/td>\nItching<\/td>\nGreek \u03c8\u03ce\u03c1\u03b1 (ps\u1e53ra), itch, mange, scurvy<\/td>\npsoriasis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
psych-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the mind<\/td>\nGreek \u03c8\u03c5\u03c7\u03ae (psukh\u1e17), breath, life, soul<\/td>\npsychology, psychiatry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ptero-, ptery-<\/td>\nPertaining to a wing; ‘pterygo-‘, wing-shaped<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03cc\u03bd (pter\u00f3n), wing, feather<\/td>\nlateral pterygoid plate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ptosis<\/td>\nfalling, drooping, downward placement, prolapse<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c4\u1ff6\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (pt\u00f4sis), falling<\/td>\napoptosis, nephroptosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ptyal-, ptyalo<\/td>\nsaliva, salivary glands, sialaden<\/td>\n<\/td>\nptyalolithiasis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-ptysis<\/td>\nspitting<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c4\u1fe1\u0301\u03c9 (pt\u016b\u0301\u014d), to spit up, disgorge; + -\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (-sis), added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process<\/td>\nhemoptysis, the spitting of blood derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pulmon-, pulmo-<\/td>\nof or relating to the lungs<\/td>\nLatin pulm\u014d, a lung<\/td>\npulmonary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
py-<\/td>\npus<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03cd\u03bf\u03bd (p\u00faon<\/td>\npyometra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pyel-<\/td>\npelvis<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03cd\u03b5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (p\u00faelos), pelvis, wash basin<\/td>\npyelonephritis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pykno-<\/td>\nto thicken (as the nucleus does in early stages of cell death)<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03cd\u03ba\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b9\u03c2 (p\u00fakn\u014dsis), thickening<\/td>\npyknosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pylor-<\/td>\ngate<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u03c5\u03bb\u03c9\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (pul\u014dr\u00f3s), gate keeper; lower orifice of the stomach<\/td>\npyloric sphincter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pyr-<\/td>\nfever<\/td>\nGreek \u03c0\u1fe6\u03c1, \u03c0\u03c5\u03c1\u03b5\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (p\u00fbr, puret\u00f3s), fire, heat, fever<\/td>\nantipyretic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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quadr(i)-<\/td>\nfour<\/td>\nLatin quattuor<\/td>\nquadriceps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
radi-<\/td>\nradiation<\/td>\nLatin radi\u014d, I radiate, emit beams; from radius, ray of light, spoke of a wheel<\/td>\nradiowave<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
radic-<\/td>\nreferring to the beginning, or the root, of a structure, usually a nerve or a vein<\/td>\nLatin r\u0101d\u012bx, root<\/td>\nradiculopathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
re-<\/td>\nagain, back<\/td>\nLatin re-<\/td>\nrelapse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rect-<\/td>\nrectum<\/td>\nabbr. of New Latin rectum intestinum (‘straight intestine’) < Latin r\u0113ctus, straight<\/td>\nrectal, rectum, rectus femoris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ren-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the kidney<\/td>\nLatin r\u0113n, r\u0113nes, kidney<\/td>\nrenal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
reticul(o)-<\/td>\nnet<\/td>\nLatin r\u0113ticulum<\/td>\nreticulocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
retro-<\/td>\nbackward, behind<\/td>\nLatin retro<\/td>\nretroversion, retroverted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rhabd(o)-<\/td>\nrod shaped, striated<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u1fb0\u0301\u03b2\u03b4\u03bf\u03c2 (rh\u00e1bdos), wand, stick, stripe<\/td>\nrhabdomyolysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rhachi(o)-<\/td>\nspine<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u03ac\u03c7\u03b9\u03c2 (rh\u00e1khis), spine or backbone<\/td>\nrachial, rachialgia, rachidian, rachiopathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rhin(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the nose<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u03af\u03c2, \u1fe5\u1fd1\u03bd\u03bf- (rh\u00eds, rh\u012bno-), nose<\/td>\nrhinoceros, rhinoplasty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rhod(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting a rose-red color<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u03cc\u03b4\u03bf\u03bd (rh\u00f3don), rose<\/td>\nrhodophyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-rrhage, -rrhagia<\/td>\nburst forth, rapid flow (of blood, usually)<\/td>\nGreek -\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03af\u03b1 (-rag\u00eda), to break, to burst<\/td>\nhemorrhage, menorrhagia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-rrhaphy<\/td>\nsurgical suturing<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u03b1\u03c6\u03ae (rhaph\u1e17)<\/td>\nhymenorrhaphy, neurorrhaphy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-rrhea (AmE)<\/td>\nflowing, discharge<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u03bf\u03af\u1fb1 (rho\u00ed\u0101), flow, flux<\/td>\ngalactorrhea, diarrhea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-rrhexis<\/td>\nrupture<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u1fc6\u03be\u1fd0\u03c2 (rh\u00eaxis), breaking, bursting, discharge<\/td>\nkaryorrhexis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-rrhoea (BrE)<\/td>\nflowing, discharge<\/td>\nGreek \u1fe5\u03bf\u03af\u1fb1 (rho\u00ed\u0101), flow, flux<\/td>\ndiarrhoea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rubr(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the red nucleus of the brain<\/td>\nLatin ruber, red<\/td>\nrubrospinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-rupt<\/td>\nbreak or burst<\/td>\nLatin rump\u014d<\/td>\nerupt, interrupt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
salping(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to tubes, e.g. Fallopian tubes<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u1fb0\u0301\u03bb\u03c0\u1fd0\u03b3\u03be, \u03c3\u03b1\u03bb\u03c0\u03b9\u03b3\u03b3-, (s\u00e1lpinx, salping-), trumpet<\/td>\nsalpingectomy, salpingopharyngeus muscle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sangui-, sanguine-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to blood<\/td>\nLatin sanguis, blood<\/td>\nsanguine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sapro-<\/td>\nrelating to putrefaction or decay<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03b1\u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (sapr\u00f3s), rotten, putrid<\/td>\nsaprogenic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sarco-<\/td>\nmuscular, flesh-like<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ac\u03c1\u03be (s\u00e1rx), flesh<\/td>\nsarcoma, sarcoidosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
schist(o)-<\/td>\nsplit, cleft<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c7\u1fd0\u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (skhist\u00f3s), cloven, divided<\/td>\nschistocyte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
schiz(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting something “split” or “double-sided”<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c7\u1fd0\u0301\u03b6\u03c9 (skh\u00edz\u014d), I split, cleave, part; irregular formation of the verb \u03c3\u03c7\u1fd0\u0301\u03b6\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd (skh\u00edzein), to cut, split<\/td>\nschizophrenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
scler(o)-<\/td>\nhard<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (skl\u0113r\u00f3s)<\/td>\nscleroderma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-sclerosis<\/td>\nhardening<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (skl\u0113r\u00f3s), hard, harden; + -\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (-sis), added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process<\/td>\natherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
scoli(o)-<\/td>\ntwisted<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03cc\u03c2 (skoli\u00f3s), curved, bent<\/td>\nscoliosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-scope<\/td>\ninstrument for viewing<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (sk\u00f3pos), watcher<\/td>\nstethoscope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-scopy<\/td>\nprocess of viewing<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03bf\u03c0\u03ad\u03c9 (skop\u00e9\u014d), to look at, behold, examine<\/td>\nendoscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
scoto-<\/td>\ndarkness<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03ba\u03cc\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (sk\u00f3tos)<\/td>\nscotopic vision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
semi-<\/td>\none-half, partly<\/td>\nLatin semi-<\/td>\nsemiconscious<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sial(o)-<\/td>\nsaliva, salivary gland<\/td>\nLatin sal\u012bva, saliva.<\/td>\nsialagogue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sigmoid(o)-<\/td>\nsigmoid, S-shaped curvature<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03b9\u03b3\u03bc\u03bf\u03b5\u03b9\u03b4\u03ae\u03c2 (sigmoeid\u1e17s), crescent-shaped, lunate sigma-shaped<\/td>\nsigmoid colon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sinistr(o)-<\/td>\nleft, left side<\/td>\nLatin sinister<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sinus-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the sinus<\/td>\nLatin sinus, a curve, bend, hollow cavity, bosom<\/td>\nsinusitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sito-<\/td>\nfood, grain<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u1fd6\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2 (s\u00eetos)<\/td>\nsitophobia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
somat(o)-, somatico-<\/td>\nbody, bodily<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u1ff6\u03bc\u03b1 (s\u00f4ma)<\/td>\nsomatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
somn(o)<\/td>\nSleep<\/td>\nLatin somnus, sleep, drowsiness<\/td>\ninsomniac[11]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-spadias<\/td>\nslit, fissure<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03ac\u03c9 (sp\u00e1\u014d), break, split<\/td>\nhypospadias, epispadias<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
spasmo-<\/td>\nspasm<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03b1\u03c3\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (spasm\u00f3s)<\/td>\nSpasmodic dysphonia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sperma-, spermo-, spermato-<\/td>\nsemen, spermatozoa<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03ad\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1 (sp\u00e9rma), seed, semen<\/td>\nspermatogenesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
splanchn(i)-, splanchn(o)-<\/td>\nviscera<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u1fb0\u0301\u03b3\u03c7\u03bd\u03bf\u03bd (spl\u00e1nkhnon), bowels, guts<\/td>\nsplanchnology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
splen(o)-<\/td>\nspleen<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u03ae\u03bd, \u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd- (spl\u1e17n, spl\u0113n-), spleen, milt<\/td>\nsplenectomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
spondyl(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the spine, the vertebra<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c6\u03cc\u03bd\u03b4\u1fe0\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 \/ \u03c3\u03c0\u03cc\u03bd\u03b4\u03c5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (sph\u00f3ndulos, sp\u00f3ndulos), the spine<\/td>\nspondylitis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
squamos(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting something as “full of scales” or “scaly”<\/td>\nLatin squ\u0101m\u014dsus, full of scales, scaly<\/td>\nsquamous cell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-stalsis<\/td>\ncontraction<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03bb\u03c9 (st\u00e9ll\u014d), I dispatch, place, set<\/td>\nperistalsis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-stasis<\/td>\nstopping, standing<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u1fb0\u0301\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (st\u00e1sis), to stand, place, set<\/td>\ncytostasis, homeostasis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-staxis<\/td>\ndripping, trickling<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03ac\u03b6\u03c9, \u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 (st\u00e1z\u014d, stakt\u00f3s), drip, leak, trickle<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sten(o)-<\/td>\ndenoting something as narrow in shape or pertaining to narrowness<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03b5\u03bd\u03cc\u03c2 (sten\u00f3s), narrow, short<\/td>\nstenography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-stenosis<\/td>\nabnormal narrowing of a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03b5\u03bd\u03cc\u03c2 (sten\u00f3s), narrow, short; + -\u03c3\u1fd0\u03c2 (-sis), added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process<\/td>\nrestenosis, stenosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steth-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the upper chest, the area above the breast and under the neck<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u1fc6\u03b8\u03bf\u03c2 (st\u00eathos), chest, cuirass<\/td>\nstethoscope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stheno-<\/td>\nstrength, force, power<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03b8\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (sth\u00e9nos)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stom-, stomat-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the mouth; an artificially created opening[12]<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03bc\u1fb0, \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4- (st\u00f3ma, stomat-), mouth<\/td>\nstomatogastric, stomatognathic system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-stomy<\/td>\ncreation of an opening<\/td>\nNew Latin stoma, opening; from Greek \u03c3\u03c4\u03cc\u03bc\u1fb0 (st\u00f3ma)<\/td>\ncolostomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub-<\/td>\nbeneath, under<\/td>\nLatin sub<\/td>\nsubcutaneous tissue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
super-<\/td>\nin excess, above, superior<\/td>\nLatin super<\/td>\nsuperior vena cava<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
supra-<\/td>\nabove, excessive<\/td>\nLatin supra<\/td>\nsupraorbital vein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sy, syl-, sym-, syn-, sys-<\/td>\nindicates similarity, likeness, or being together; assimilates before some consonants: before l to syl-, s to sys-, before a labial consonant to sym-<\/td>\nGreek \u03c3\u1fe0\u03bd- (sun-), with, together<\/td>\nsymptom, synalgia, synesthesia, syssarcosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>T<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
tachy-<\/td>\ndenoting something as fast, irregularly fast<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u1fb0\u03c7\u1fe0\u0301\u03c2 (takh\u00fas), fast, quickly<\/td>\ntachycardia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-tension, -tensive<\/td>\npressure<\/td>\nLatin t\u0113nsi\u014d, stretching, extension, tension<\/td>\nhypertension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
terato-<\/td>\nMonster<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03ad\u03c1\u1fb0\u03c2 (t\u00e9ras)<\/td>\nteratoma, teratogen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tetan-<\/td>\nrigid, tense<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03ad\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00e9tanos)<\/td>\ntetanus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thec-<\/td>\ncase, sheath<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u03ae\u03ba\u03b7 (th\u1e17k\u0113)<\/td>\nintrathecal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thel-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to a nipple (uncommon as a prefix)<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u03b7\u03bb\u03ae (th\u0113l\u1e17), a teat, nipple<\/td>\nTheleplasty, thelarche<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thely-<\/td>\ndenoting something as relating to a woman, feminine<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u1fc6\u03bb\u1fe0\u03c2 (th\u00ealus), female, feminine<\/td>\nThelygenous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
therap-<\/td>\ntreatment<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u1fb0\u03c0\u03b5\u03af\u1fb1 (therape\u00ed\u0101)<\/td>\nhydrotherapy, therapeutic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
therm(o)-<\/td>\nheat<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (therm\u00f3s)<\/td>\nhypothermia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thorac(i)-, thorac(o)-, thoracico-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the upper chest, chest; the area above the breast and under the neck<\/td>\nLatin th\u014dr\u0101x < Greek \u03b8\u03ce\u03c1\u1fb1\u03be (th\u1e53r\u0101x), chest, cuirass<\/td>\nthoracic, thorax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thromb(o)-<\/td>\nof or relating to a blood clot, clotting of blood<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u03c1\u03cc\u03bc\u03b2\u03bf\u03c2 (thr\u00f3mbos), lump, piece, clot of blood<\/td>\nthrombus, thrombocytopenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thyr(o)-<\/td>\nthyroid<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u1fe0\u03c1\u03b5\u03cc\u03c2 (thure\u00f3s), large oblong shield; + \u03b5\u1f36\u03b4\u03bf\u03c2 (e\u00eedos), a form or shape<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thym-<\/td>\nemotions<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u1fe1\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2 (th\u016bm\u00f3s), spirit, soul; courage; breath, mind, emotions<\/td>\ndysthymia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-tic<\/td>\npertaining to<\/td>\nGreek -\u03c4\u1fd0\u03ba\u03cc\u03c2 (-tik\u00f3s), adjective-forming suffix denoting: relating to, able to, suited to<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
toco-<\/td>\nchildbirth<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03cc\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00f3kos)<\/td>\ntocolytic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-tome<\/td>\ncutting instrument<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03ae (tom\u1e17), intersection<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-tomy<\/td>\nact of cutting; incising, incision<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03bf\u03bc\u03af\u03b1 (-tom\u00eda)<\/td>\nGastrotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ton-<\/td>\ntone, tension, pressure<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00f3nos), rope, cord; tension<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-tony<\/td>\ntension<\/td>\nGreek -\u03c4\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03b1 (-ton\u00eda)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top(o)-<\/td>\nplace, topical<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (t\u00f3pos)<\/td>\nTopical anesthetic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tort(i)-<\/td>\ntwisted<\/td>\nLatin tortus<\/td>\nTorticollis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tox(i)-, tox(o)-, toxic(o)-<\/td>\ntoxin, poison<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03bf\u03be\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd (toxik\u00f3n), bow (archery), bow-related; from Greek \u03c4\u03bf\u03be\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd \u03c6\u03ac\u03c1\u03bc\u1fb0\u03ba\u03bf\u03bd (toxik\u00f3n ph\u00e1rmakon), poison for smearing arrows with<\/td>\nToxoplasmosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
trache(a)-<\/td>\ntrachea<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u03b1\u03c7\u03b5\u1fd6\u03b1 (trakhe\u00eea), windpipe<\/td>\nTracheotomy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
trachel(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the neck<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u1fb0\u0301\u03c7\u03b7\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 (tr\u00e1kh\u0113los), neck<\/td>\ntracheloplasty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
trans-<\/td>\ndenoting something as moving or situated across or through<\/td>\nLatin tr\u0101ns, across, through<\/td>\nTransfusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tri-<\/td>\nthree<\/td>\nLatin tri-<\/td>\ntriangle, triceps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
trich(i)-, trichia, trich(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to hair, hair-like structure<\/td>\nGreek \u03b8\u03c1\u1fd0\u0301\u03be (thr\u00edx), hair<\/td>\ntrichocyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-tripsy<\/td>\ncrushing<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u1fd6\u03c8\u03b9\u03c2 (tr\u00edpsis), rubbing, friction<\/td>\nlithotripsy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-trophy<\/td>\nnourishment, development<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u03bf\u03c6\u03ae (troph\u1e17), food, nourishment<\/td>\npseudohypertrophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-trop<\/td>\nturned toward, with an orientation toward, having an affinity for, affecting<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u03c1\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c2 (tr\u00f3pos), a turn, way, manner, style<\/td>\ngeotropic, phototropic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tympan(o)-<\/td>\neardrum<\/td>\nGreek \u03c4\u1fe0\u0301\u03bc\u03c0\u1fb0\u03bd\u03bf\u03bd (t\u00fampanon), drum, eardrum<\/td>\ntympanocentesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>U<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
-ula, -ule<\/td>\nsmall<\/td>\nLatin<\/td>\nNodule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ultra-<\/td>\nbeyond, excessive<\/td>\nLatin ultra<\/td>\nultrasound, ultraviolet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
umbilic-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the navel, the umbilicus<\/td>\nLatin umbil\u012bcus, navel, belly-button<\/td>\numbilical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ungui-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the nail, a claw<\/td>\nLatin unguis, nail, claw<\/td>\nunguiform, ungual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
un(i)-<\/td>\none<\/td>\nLatin \u016bnus<\/td>\nunilateral hearing loss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ur-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to urine, the urinary system<\/td>\nGreek \u03bf\u1f50\u03c1\u03ad\u03c9, \u03bf\u1f50\u03c1\u03b5\u1fd6\u03bd (our\u00e9\u014d, oure\u00een); \u03bf\u1f56\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (o\u00fbron), urine<\/td>\nantidiuretic, diuresis, diuretic, dysuria, enuresis, polyurea, polyuria, uraemia\/uremia, uremic, ureter, urethra, urology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
urin-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to urine, the urinary system<\/td>\nLatin \u016br\u012bna, urine < Greek \u03bf\u1f56\u03c1\u03bf\u03bd (o\u00fbron), see ur- above.<\/td>\nuriniferous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
uter(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the uterus or womb<\/td>\nLatin uterus, womb, uterus<\/td>\nuterus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
vagin-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the vagina<\/td>\nLatin v\u0101g\u012bna, sheath, scabbard; vagina<\/td>\nvaginal epithelium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
varic(o)-<\/td>\nswollen or twisted vein<\/td>\nLatin varix<\/td>\nvaricose, esophageal varices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vas(o)-<\/td>\nduct, blood vessel<\/td>\nLatin v\u0101s, vessel, dish, vase<\/td>\nvasoconstriction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vasculo-<\/td>\nblood vessel<\/td>\nLatin v\u0101sculum<\/td>\ncardiovascular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ven-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the veins, venous blood, and the vascular system<\/td>\nLatin v\u0113na, blood-vessel, vein<\/td>\nvenule, venospasm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ventr(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the belly, the stomach cavities<\/td>\nLatin venter, belly, stomach, womb<\/td>\nventrodorsal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ventricul(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the ventricles; any hollow region inside an organ<\/td>\nLatin ventriculus, the ventricles of the heart, the ventricles of the brain<\/td>\ncardiac ventriculography, atrioventricular node<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-version<\/td>\nturning<\/td>\nLatin versi\u014d<\/td>\nanteversion, retroversion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vesic(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the bladder<\/td>\nLatin v\u0113s\u012bca, bladder, blister<\/td>\nvesical arteries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
viscer(o)-<\/td>\nof or pertaining to the internal organs, the viscera<\/td>\nLatin viscus (pl. viscera), internal organ(s)<\/td>\nviscera<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>X-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Affix<\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin language and etymology<\/strong><\/td>\nExample(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
xanth(o)-<\/td>\nhaving a yellow color, especially an abnormally yellow color<\/td>\nGreek \u03be\u1fb0\u03bd\u03b8\u03cc\u03c2 (xanth\u00f3s), yellow<\/td>\nxanthopathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
xanthelasma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
xen(o)-<\/td>\nforeign, different<\/td>\nGreek \u03be\u03ad\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 (x\u00e9nos), foreign, stranger<\/td>\nxenograft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
xer(o)-<\/td>\ndry, desert-like<\/td>\nGreek \u03be\u03b7\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 (x\u0113r\u00f3s), dry<\/td>\nxerostomia, xeroderma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
xiph-<\/td>\nsword<\/td>\nGreek \u03be\u1fd0\u0301\u03c6\u03bf\u03c2 (x\u00edphos), sword<\/td>\nxiphisternum, xiphoid, xiphoidalgia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-y<\/td>\ncondition or process of<\/td>\nLatin -ia, from Greek -\u1fd0\u0301\u1fb1, -\u03b5\u03b9\u1fb0 (-\u00ed\u0101, -eia), suffixes used to form abstract nouns<\/td>\nsurgery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ze-<\/td>\nboil<\/td>\nGreek \u03b6\u03ad\u03c9 (z\u00e9\u014d), to boil, seethe, bubble<\/td>\neczema<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
zo(o)-<\/td>\nanimal, animal life<\/td>\nGreek \u03b6\u1ff7\u03bf\u03bd (z\u00f4ion)<\/td>\nzoology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
zym(o)-<\/td>\nfermentation<\/td>\nGreek \u03b6\u03cd\u03bc\u03b7 (z\u00fam\u0113), leaven, yeast<\/td>\nenzyme, lysozyme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Bodily Concept<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bodily concept<\/strong><\/td>\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
digestion<\/td>\n-pepsia<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
disease<\/td>\n-pathy<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eating<\/td>\n-phagia<\/td>\n-vory<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Body Parts and Substances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Body part or component<\/strong><\/td>\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
abdomen<\/td>\nlapar-<\/td>\nabdomin-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aorta<\/td>\naort-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arm<\/td>\nbrachi-<\/td>\narm-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
armpit<\/td>\nmaschal-<\/td>\naxill-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
artery<\/td>\narteri-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
back<\/td>\nnot-<\/td>\ndors-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
big toe<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nallic-, hallic-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bladder<\/td>\ncyst-<\/td>\nvesic-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blood<\/td>\nhaemat-, hemat- (haem-, hem-)<\/td>\nsangui-, sanguin-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blood clot<\/td>\nthromb-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blood vessel<\/td>\nangi-<\/td>\nvas-, vascul-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body<\/td>\nsomat-, som-<\/td>\ncorpor-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bone<\/td>\noste-<\/td>\nossi-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bone marrow, marrow<\/td>\nmyel-<\/td>\nmedull-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
brain<\/td>\nencephal-<\/td>\ncerebr-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
breast<\/td>\nmast-<\/td>\nmamm-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chest<\/td>\nsteth-<\/td>\npector-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cheek<\/td>\nparei-<\/td>\nbucc-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ear<\/td>\not(o)-<\/td>\naur(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eggs, ova<\/td>\noo-<\/td>\nov-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eye<\/td>\nophthalm(o)-<\/td>\nocul(o)-<\/td>\noptic(o)- (French)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eyelid<\/td>\nblephar(o)-<\/td>\ncili-, palpebr-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
face<\/td>\nprosop(o)-<\/td>\nfaci(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fallopian tubes<\/td>\nsalping(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fat, fatty tissue<\/td>\nlip(o)-<\/td>\nadip-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
finger<\/td>\ndactyl(o)-<\/td>\ndigit-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
forehead<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nfront(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gallbladder<\/td>\ncholecyst(o)-<\/td>\nfell-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
genitals, sexually undifferentiated<\/td>\ngon(o)-, phall(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gland<\/td>\naden(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
glans penis or clitoridis<\/td>\nbalan(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gums<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\ngingiv-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hair<\/td>\ntrich(o)-<\/td>\ncapill-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hands<\/td>\ncheir(o)-, chir(o)-<\/td>\nmanu-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
head<\/td>\ncephal(o)-<\/td>\ncapit(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
heart<\/td>\ncardi(o)-<\/td>\ncordi-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hip, hip-joint<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\ncox-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
horn<\/td>\ncerat(o)-<\/td>\ncornu-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
intestine<\/td>\nenter(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
jaw<\/td>\ngnath(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kidney<\/td>\nnephr(o)-<\/td>\nren-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
knee<\/td>\ngon-<\/td>\ngenu-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lip<\/td>\ncheil(o)-, chil(o)-<\/td>\nlabi(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
liver<\/td>\nhepat(o)-, (hepatic-)<\/td>\njecor-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
loins, pubic region<\/td>\nepisi(o)-<\/td>\npudend-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lungs<\/td>\npneumon-<\/td>\npulmon(i)-, (pulmo-)<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
marrow, bone marrow<\/td>\nmyel(o)-<\/td>\nmedull-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mind<\/td>\npsych-<\/td>\nment-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mouth<\/td>\nstomat(o)-<\/td>\nor-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
muscle<\/td>\nmy(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nail<\/td>\nonych(o)-<\/td>\nungui-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
navel<\/td>\nomphal(o)-<\/td>\numbilic-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
neck<\/td>\ntrachel(o)-<\/td>\ncervic-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nerve; the nervous system<\/td>\nneur(o)-<\/td>\nnerv-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nipple, teat<\/td>\nthele-<\/td>\npapill-, mammill-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nose<\/td>\nrhin(o)-<\/td>\nnas-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ovary<\/td>\noophor(o)-<\/td>\novari(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pelvis<\/td>\npyel(o)-<\/td>\npelv(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
penis<\/td>\npe(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pupil (of the eye)<\/td>\ncor-, core-, coro-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rib<\/td>\npleur(o)-<\/td>\ncost(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rib cage<\/td>\nthorac(i)-, thorac(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
shoulder<\/td>\nom(o)-<\/td>\nhumer(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sinus<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nsinus-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
skin<\/td>\ndermat(o)-, (derm-)<\/td>\ncut-, cuticul-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
skull<\/td>\ncrani(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stomach<\/td>\ngastr(o)-<\/td>\nventr(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
testis<\/td>\norchi(o)-, orchid(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
throat (upper throat cavity)<\/td>\npharyng(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
throat (lower throat cavity\/voice box)<\/td>\nlaryng(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thumb<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\npollic-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tooth<\/td>\nodont(o)-<\/td>\ndent(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tongue<\/td>\ngloss-, glott-<\/td>\nlingu(a)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
toe<\/td>\ndactyl(o)-<\/td>\ndigit-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tumour<\/td>\ncel-, onc(o)-<\/td>\ntum-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ureter<\/td>\nureter(o)-<\/td>\nureter(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
urethra<\/td>\nurethr(o)-, urethr(a)-<\/td>\nurethr(o)-, urethr(a)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
urine, urinary system<\/td>\nur(o)-<\/td>\nurin(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
uterine tubes<\/td>\nsalping(o)-<\/td>\nsalping(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
uterus<\/td>\nhyster(o)-, metr(o)-<\/td>\nuter(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vagina<\/td>\ncolp(o)-<\/td>\nvagin-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vein<\/td>\nphleb(o)-<\/td>\nven-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vulva<\/td>\nepisi(o)-<\/td>\nvulv-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
womb<\/td>\nhyster(o)-, metr(o)-<\/td>\nuter(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wrist<\/td>\ncarp(o)-<\/td>\ncarp(o)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Colour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Colour<\/strong><\/td>\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
black<\/td>\nmelan-<\/td>\natr-, nigr-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blue<\/td>\ncyan-<\/td>\ncerule-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gold<\/td>\nchrys-<\/td>\naur-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gray, grey<\/td>\npoli-<\/td>\ncan-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
green<\/td>\nchlor-<\/td>\nvir-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
purple<\/td>\nporphyr-<\/td>\npurpur-, purpureo-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
red<\/td>\nerythr-, rhod-<\/td>\nrub-, rubr-, ruf-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
red-orange<\/td>\ncirrh-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
silver<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nargent-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
white<\/td>\nleuc-, leuk-<\/td>\nalb-, cand-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yellow<\/td>\nxanth-<\/td>\nflav-<\/td>\njaun- (French)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Description<\/strong><\/td>\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
bad, incorrect<\/td>\ncac-, dys-<\/td>\nmal-<\/td>\nmis-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bent, crooked<\/td>\nankyl-<\/td>\nprav-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
big<\/td>\nmega-, megal(o)-<\/td>\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
biggest<\/td>\nmegist-<\/td>\nmaxim-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
broad, wide<\/td>\neury-<\/td>\nlat(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cold<\/td>\ncry(o)-<\/td>\nfrig(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dead<\/td>\nnecr(o)-<\/td>\nmort-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
equal<\/td>\nis(o)-<\/td>\nequ(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FALSE<\/td>\npseud(o)-<\/td>\nfals(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fast<\/td>\ntachy-<\/td>\nceler-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
female, feminine<\/td>\nthely-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
flat<\/td>\nplaty-<\/td>\nplan(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
good, well<\/td>\neu-<\/td>\nben(e)-, bon(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
great<\/td>\nmega-, megal(o)-<\/td>\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hard<\/td>\nscler(o)-<\/td>\ndur(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
heavy<\/td>\nbar(o)-<\/td>\ngrav(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hollow<\/td>\ncoel(o)-<\/td>\ncav(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
huge<\/td>\nmegal(o)-<\/td>\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
irregular<\/td>\npoikil(o)<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
large; extremely large<\/td>\nmega-<\/td>\nmagn(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
largest<\/td>\nmegist-<\/td>\nmaxim-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
long<\/td>\nmacr(o)-<\/td>\nlong(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
male, masculine<\/td>\narseno-<\/td>\nvir-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
narrow<\/td>\nsten(o)-<\/td>\nangust(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
new<\/td>\nne(o)-<\/td>\nnov(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
normal, correct<\/td>\north(o)-<\/td>\nrect(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
old<\/td>\npaleo-<\/td>\nveter-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sharp<\/td>\noxy-<\/td>\nac-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
short<\/td>\nbrachy-<\/td>\nbrev(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
small<\/td>\nmicr(o)-<\/td>\nparv(i)- (rare)<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
smallest<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nminim-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
slow<\/td>\nbrady-<\/td>\ntard(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
soft<\/td>\nmalac(o)-<\/td>\nmoll(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
straight<\/td>\north(o)-<\/td>\nrect(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thick<\/td>\npachy-<\/td>\ncrass(i)-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
varied, various<\/td>\npoikilo-<\/td>\nvari-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Description<\/strong><\/td>\nGreek root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nLatin root in English<\/strong><\/td>\nOther root in English<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
around, surrounding<\/td>\nperi-<\/td>\ncircum-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
internal, within<\/td>\nendo-<\/td>\nintra-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
left<\/td>\nlevo-<\/td>\nlaev-, sinistr-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
middle<\/td>\nmeso-, mes-<\/td>\nmedi-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
right<\/td>\ndexi-<\/td>\ndex-, dextr-, dextro-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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double<\/td>\ndiplo-<\/td>\ndupli-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
equal<\/td>\niso-<\/td>\nequi-<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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