A&P Latin Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes

Terms	Definitions
a-, an-	absence or lack; acardia, lack of a heart, anaerobic, in the absence of oxygen
ab-	departing from , away from; abnormal, departing from normal
acou-	hearing; acoustics, the science of sound
ac-, acro-	extreme or extremity, peak; acrodermatitis, inflammation of the skin of the extremities
ad-	to or toward; adorbital, toward the orbit
aden-, adeno-	gland; adeniform, resembling a gland in shape
adren-	toward the kidney; adrenal gland, adjacent to the kidney
acro-	air; aerobic respiration, oxygen-requiring metabolism
af-	toward; afferent neurons, which carry impulses to the central nervous system
agon-	contest; agonistic and antagonistic muscles, which oppose each other
alb-	white; corpus albicans of the ovary, a white scar tissues
aliment-	nourish; alimentary canal, or digestive tract
allel-	of one another; alleles, alternative expressions of a gene
amphi-	on both sides, of both kinds; amphibian, an organism capable of living in water an on land
ana-	apart, up, again; anaphase of mitosis, when the chromosomes separate
anastomos-	come together; arteriovenous anastomosis, a connection between an artery and a vein
aneurysm	a widening; aortic aneurysm, a weak spot that causes enlargement of the blood vessel
angi-	vessel; angiitis, inflammation of a lymph vessel or blood vessel
angin-	choked; angina pectoris, a choked feeling in the chest due to dysfunction of the heart
ant-, anti-	opposed to, preventing or inhibiting; anticoagulant, a substance that prevents blood coagulation
ante-	preceding, before; antecubital, in front of the elbow
aort-	great artery; aorta
ap-, api-	tip, extremity; apex of the heart
append-	hang to; appendicular skeleton
aqua-, aque-	water; aqueous solutions
arbor	tree; arbor vitae of the cerebellum, the treelike pattern of white matter
areola-	open space; areolar connective tissue, a loose connective tissue
arrect-	upright; arrector pili muscles of the skin, which make the hairs stand erect
arthr-, arthro-	joint; arthropathy, any joint disease
artic-	joint; articular surfaces of bones, the points of connection
atri-	vestibule; atria, upper chambers of the heart
auscult-	listen; auscultatory method for measuring blood pressure
aut-, auto-	self; autogenous, self-generated
ax-, axi-, axo-	axis, axle; axial skeleton, axis of vertebral column
azyg-	unpaired; azygous vein, an unpaired vessel
baro-	pressure; barorecptors for monitoring blood pressure
basal	base; basal lamina of epithelial basement membrane
bi-	two; bicuspid, having two cusps
bili-	bile; bilirubin, a bile pigment
bio-	life; biology, the study of life and living organisms
blast-	bud or germ; blastocyte, undifferentiated embryonic cell
brachi-	arm; brachial plexus of peripheral nervous system supplies the arm
brady-	slow; bradycardia, abnormally slow heart rate
brev-	short; peroneus brevis, a short leg muscle
broncho-	bronchus; bronchospasm, spasmodic contraction of bronchial muscle
bucco-	cheek; buccolabial, pertaining to the cheek and lip
calor-	heat; calories, a measure of energy
capill-	hair; blood and lymph capillaries
caput-	head; decapitate, remove the head
carcin-	cancer; carcinogen, a cancer-causing agent
cardi-, cardio-	heart; cardiotoxic, harmful to the heart
carneo-	flesh; trabeculae carneae, ridges of muscles in the ventricles of the heart
carot-	(1) carrot, (2) stupor; (1) carotene, an orange pigment, (2) carotid arteries in the neck, blockage causes fainting
cata-	down; catabolism, chemical breakdown
caud-	tail; caudal (directional term)
cec-	blind; cecum of large intestine, a blind-ended pouch
cele-	abdominal; celiac artery, in the abdomen
cephal-	head; cephalometer, an instrument for measuring the head
cerebo-	brain, especially the cerebrum; cerebrospinal, pertaining to the brain and spinal cord
cervic-, cervix	neck; cervix of the uterus
chiasm-	crossing; optic chiasma, where optic nerves cross
chole-	bile; cholesterol, cholecystokinin, a bile-secreting hormone
chondr-	cartilage; chondrogenic, giving rise to cartilage
chrom-	colored; chromosome, so named because they stain darkly
cili-	small hair; ciliated epithelium
circum-	around; circumnuclear, surrounding the nucleus
clavic-	key; clavicle, a "skeleton key"
co-, con-	together; concentric, common center, together in the center
coccy-	cuckoo; coccyx, which is beak-shaped
cochlea	snail shell; the cochlea of the inner ear, which is coiled like a snail shell
coel-	hollow; coelom, the ventral body cavity
commis-	united; gray commissure of the spinal cord connects the two columns of gray matter
concha-	shell; nasal conchae, coiled shelves of bone in the nasal cavity
contra-	against; contraceptive, agent preventing contraception
corn-, cornu-	horn; stratum corneum, outer layer of the skin composed of (horny) cells
corona	crown; coronal suture of the skull
corp-	body; corpse, corpus luteum, hormone-secreting body in the ovary
cort-	bark; cortex, the outer layer of the brain, kidney, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes
cost-	rib; intercostal, between the ribs
crani-	skull; craniotomy, a skull operation
crypt-	hidden; cryptomenorrhea, a condition in which menstrual symptoms are experienced by no external loss of blood occurs
cusp-	pointed; bicuspid, tricuspid valves of the heart
cutic-	skin; cuticle of the nail
cyan-	blue; cyanosis, blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
cyst-	sac; bladder; cystitis, inflammation of the urinary bladder
cyt-	cell; cytology, the study of cells
de-	undoing, reversal, loss, removal; deactivation, becoming inactive
decid-	falling off; deciduous (milk) teeth
delta	triangular; deltoid muscle, roughly triangular in shape
den-, dent-	tooth; dentin of the tooth
dendr-	tree, branch; dendrites, telodendria, both branches of a neuron
derm-	skin; dermis, keep layer of the skin
desm-	bond; desmosome, which binds adjacent epithelial
di-	twice, double; dimorphism, having two forms
dia-	through, between; diaphragm, the wall through or between two areas
dialys-	separate, break apart; kidney dialysis, in which waste products are removed from the blood
diastol-	stand apart; cardiac diastole, between successive contractions of the heart
diure-	urinate; diuretic, a drug that increases urine output
dors-	the back; dorsal, dorsum, dorsiflexion
duc-, duct	lead, draw; ductus deferens which carries sperm from the epididymis into the urethra during ejaculation
dura	hard; dura mater, tough outer meninx
dys-	difficult, faulty, painful; dyspepsia, disturbed digestion
ec-, ex-, ecto-	out, outside, away from; excrete, to remove materials from the body
ectop-	displaced; ectopic pregnancy, ectopic focus for initiation of heart contractions
edem-	swelling; edema, accumulation of water in body tissues
ef-	away; efferent nerve fibers, which carry impulses away from the central nervous system
ejac-	to shoot forth; ejaculation of semen
embol-	wedge; embolus, an obstructive object traveling in the bloodstream
en-, em-	in, inside; encysted, enclosed in a cyst or capsule
enceph-	brain; encephalitis, inflammation of the brain
endo-	within, inner; endocytosis, taking particles into the cell
entero-	intestine; enterologist, one who specializd in the study of intestinal disorders
epi-	over, above; epidermis, outer layer of skin
erythr-	red; erythema, redness of the skin, erythrocyte, red blood cell
eso-	within; esophagus
eu-	well; euesthesia, a normal state of the senses
excret-	separate; excretory system
exo-	outside, outer layer; exophthalmos, an abnormal protrusion of the eye from the orbit
extra-	outside, beyond; extracellular, outside the body cells of an organism
extrins-	from the outside; extrinsic regulation of the heart
fasci-, fascia-	bundle, band; superficial and deep fascia
fenestr-	window; fenestrated capillaries
ferr-	iron; transferrin, ferritin, both iron-storage proteins
flagell-	whip; flagellum, the tail of a sperm cell
flat-	blow, blown; flatulence
folli-	bag, bellows; hair follicle
fontan-	fountain; fontanelles of the fetal skull
foram-	opening; foramen magnum of the skull
foss-	ditch; fossa ovalis of the heart, mandibular fossa of the skull
gam-, gamet-	married, spouse; gametes, the sex cells
gangli-	swelling, or knot; dorsal root ganglia of the spinal nerves
gastr-	stomach; gastrin, a hormone that influences gastric acid secretion
gene	beginning, origin; genetics
germin-	grow; germinal epithelium of the gonads
gero-, geront-	old man; gerontology, the study of aging
gest-	carried; gestation, the period from conception to birth
glauc-	gray; glacoma, which causes gradual blindness
glom-	ball; glomeruli, clusters of capillaries in the kidneys
glosso-	tongue; glossopathy, any disease of the tongue
gluco-, glyco-	gluconeogenesis, the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate molecules
glute-	buttock; gluteus maximus, largest muscle of the buttock
gnost-	knowing; the gnostic sense, a sense of awareness of self
gompho-	nail; gomphosis, the term applied to the joint between tooth and jaw
gon-, gono-	seed, offspring; gonads, the sex organs
gust-	taste; gustatory sense, the sense of taste
hapt-	fasten, grasp; hapten, a partial antigen
hema-, hemato-, hemo-	blood; hematocyst, a cyst containing blood
hemi-	half; hemiglossal, pertaining to one-half of the tongue
hepat-	liver; hepatitis, inflammation of the liver
hetero-	different or other; heterosexuality, sexual desire for a person of the opposite sex
hiat-	gap; the hiatus of the diaphragm, the opening through which the esophagus passes
hippo-	horse; hippocampus of the brain, shaped like a seahorse
hirsut-	hairy; hirsutism, excessive body hair
hist-	tissue; histology, the study of tissues
holo-	whole; holocrine gland, whose secretions are whole cells
hom-, homo-	same; homeoplasia, formation of tissue similar to normal tissue; homocentric, having the same center
hormon-	to excite; hormones
humor-	a fluid; humoral immunity, which involves antibodies circulating in the blood
hyal-	clear; hyaline cartilage, which has no visible fibers
hydr-, hydro-	water; dehydration, loss of water
hyper-	excess; hypertension, excessive tension
hypno-	sleep; hypnosis, a sleep-like state
hypo-	below, deficient; hypodermic, beneath the skin, hypokalemia, deficiency of potassium
hyster-, hystero-	uterus or womb; hysterectomy, removal of the uterus, hysterodynia, pain in the womb
ile-	intestine; ileum, the last portion of the small intestine
im-	not; impermeable, not permitting passage, not permeable
inter-	between; intercellular, between the cells
intercal-	insert; intercalated discs, the end membranes between adjacent cardiac muscle cells
intra-	within, inside; intracellular, inside the cell
iso-	equal, same; isothermal, equal or same temperature
jugul-	throat; jugular veins, prominent vessels in the neck
juxta-	near, close to; juxtaglomerular apparatus, a cell cluster next to a glomerulus in the kidneys
karyo-	kernel, nucleus; karyotype, the assemblage of the nuclear chromosomes
kera-	horn; keratin, the water-repellant protein of the skin
kilo-	thousand; kilocalories equal to 1000 calories
kin-, kines-	move; kinetic energy, the energy of motion
labi-, labri-	lips; labial frenulum, the membrane which joins the lip to the gum
lact-	milk; lactose, milk sugar
lacun-	space, cavity, lake; lacunae, the spaces occupied by cells of cartilage and bone tissue
lamell-	small plate; concentric lamellae, rings of bone matrix in compact bone
lamina	layer, sheet; basal lamina, part of the epithelial basement membrane
lat-	wide; latissimus dorsi, a broad muscle of the back
laten-	hidden; latent period of a muscle twitch
later-	side; lateral (directional term)
leuko-	white; leukocyte, white blood cell
leva-	raise, elevate; levator labii superioris, muscle that elevates upper lip
lingua-	tongue; lingual tonsil, adjacent to the tongue
lip-, lipo-	fat, lipid; lipophage, a cell that has taken up fat in its cytoplasm
lith-	stone, cholelithiasis, gallstones
luci-	clear; stratum lucidum, clear layer of the epidermis
lumen	tight; lumen, center of a hollow structure
lut-	yellow; corpus luteum, a yellow, hormone-secreting structure in the ovary
lymph	water; lymphatic circulation, return of clear fluid to the bloodstream
macro-	large; macromolecule, large molecule
macula	spot; macula lutea, yellow spot on the retina
magn-	large; foramen magnum, largest opening of the skull
mal-	bad, abnormal; malfunction, abnormal functioning of an organ
mamm-	breast; mammary gland, breast
mast-	breast; mastectomy, removal of a mammary gland
mater	mother; dura mater, pia mater, membranes that envelop the brain
meat-	passage; external acoustic meatus, the ear canal
medi-	middle; medial (directional term)
medull-	marrow; medulla, the middle portion of the kidney, adrenal gland and lymph node
mega-	large; megakaryocyte, large precursor cell of platelets
meio-	less; meiosis, nuclear division that halves the chromosome number
melan-	black; melanocytes, which secrete the black pigment melanin
men-, menstru-	month, menses, the cyclic menstrual flow
meningo-	membrane, meningitis, inflammation of the membranes of the brain
mer-, mero-	a part; merocrine glands, the secretions of which do not include the cell
meso-	middle; mesoderm, middle germ layer
meta-	beyond, between, transition; metatarsus, the middle part of the foot between the tarsus and the phalanges
metro-	uterus; endometrium, the lining of the uterus
micro-	small; microscope, an instrument used to make small objects appear larger
mictur-	urinate; micturition, the act of voiding the bladder
mito-	thread, filament; mitochondria, small, filament-like structures located in cells
mnem-	memory; amnesia
mono-	single; monospasm, spasm of a single limb
morpho-	form; morphology, the study of form and structure or organisms
multi-	many; multinuclear, having several nuclei
mur-	wall; intramural ganglion, a nerve junction within an organ
muta-	change; mutation, change in the base sequence of DNA
myelo-	spinal cord, marrow; myeloblasts, cells of the bone marrow
myo-	muscle; myocardium, heart muscle
nano-	dwarf; nanometer, one-billionth of a meter
narco-	numbness; narcotic, a drug producing stupor or numbed sensations
natri-	sodium; atrial natriuretic peptide, a sodium-regulating hormone
necro-	death; necrosis, tissue death
neo-	new; neoplasm, an abnormal growth
nephro-	kidney; nephritis, inflammation of the kidney
neuro-	nerve; neurophysiology, the physiology of the nervous system
noci-	harmful; nociceptors, receptors for pain
nom-	name; innominate artery, innominate bone
noto-	back; notochord, the embryonic structure that precedes the vertebral column
nucle-	pit, kernel, little nut; nucleus
nutri-	feed, nourish; nutrition
ob-	before, against; obstruction, impeding or blocking up
oculo-	eye; monocular, pertaining to one eye
odonto-	teeth; orthodontist, one who specialized in proper positioning of the teeth in relation to each other
olfact-	smell; olfactory nerves
oligo-	few; oligodendrocytes, neuroglial cells with few branches
onco-	a mass; oncology, study of cancer
oo-	egg; oocyte, precursor of female gamete
ophthalmo-	eye; opthalmology, the study of the eyes and related disease
orb-	circular; orbicularis oculi, muscle that encircles the eye
orchi-	testis; cryptorchidism, failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum
org-	living; organism
straight, direct;	orthopedic, correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system
osm-	smell; anosmia, loss of sense of smell
osmo-	pushing; osmosis
osteo-	bone; osteodermia, bony formations in the skin
oto-	ear; otoscope, a device for examining the ear
ov-, ovi-	egg; ovum, oviduct
oxy-	oxygen; oxygenation, the saturation of a substance with oxygen
pan-	all, universal; panacea, a cure-all
papill-	nipple; dermal papillae, projections of the dermis into the epidermal area
para-	beside, near; paranuclear, beside the nucleus
pect-, pectus	breast; pectoralis major, a large chest muscle
pelv-	a basin; pelvic girdle, which cradles the pelvic organs
peni-	a tail; penis; penile urethra
penna-	feather; unipenneate, bipennate muscles, whose fascicles have a feathered appearance
pent-	five; pentose, a 5-carbon sugar
pep-, peps-, pept-	digest; pepsin, a digestive enzyme of the stomach; peptic ulcer
per-, permea-	through; permeate, permeable
peri-	around; perianal, situated around the anus
phago-	eat; phagocyte, a cell that engulfs and digests particles or cells
pheno-	show, appear; phenotype, the physical appearance of an individual
phleb-	vein; phlebitis, inflammation of the veins
pia	tender; pia mater, delicate inner membrane around the brain and spinal cord
pili	hair; arrector pili muscles of the skin, which make the hairs stand erect
pin-, pino-	drink; pinocytosis, the engulfing of small particles by a cell
platy-	flat, broad; platysma, broad, flat muscle of the neck
pleur-	side, rib; pleural serosa, the membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs
plex-, plexus	net, network; brachial plexus, the network of nerves that supplies the arm
pneumo-	air, wind; pneumothorax, air in the thoracic cavity
pod-	foot; podiatry, the treatment of food disorders
poly-	multiple; polymorphism, multiple forms
post-	after, behind; posterior, places behind (a specific) part
pre-, pro-	before, ahead of; prenatal, before birth
procto-	rectum, anus; proctoscope, an instrument for examining the rectum
pron-	bent forward; prone, pronate
propri-	one's own; proprioception, awareness of body parts and movement
pseudo-	false; pseudotumor, a false tumor
psycho-	mind, psyche; psychogram, a chart of personality traits
ptos-	fall; renal ptosis, a condition in which the kidneys drift below their normal position
pub-	of the pubis; puberty
pulmo-	lung; pulmonary artery, which brings blood to the lungs
pyo-	pus; pyocyst, a cyst that contains pus
pyro-	fire; pyrogen, a substance that induces fever
quad-, quadr-	four-sided; quadratus lumborum, a muscle with a square shape
re-	back, again; reinfect
rect-	straight; rectus abdominis, rectum
ren-	kidney; renal, renin, an enzyme secreted by the kidney
retin, retic-	net, network; endoplasmic reticulum, a network of membranous sacs within a cell
retro-	backward, behind; retrogression to move backward in development
rheum-	watery flow, change, or flux; rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever
rhin-, rhino-	nose; rhinitis, inflammation of the nose
ruga-	fold, wrinkle; rugae, the folds of the stomach, gallbladder, and urinary bladder
sagitt-	arrow; sagittal
salta-	leap; saltatory conduction, the rapid conduction of impulses along myelinated neurons
sanguin-	blood; consanguineous, indicative of a genetic relationship between individuals
sarco-	flesh; sarcomere, unit of contraction in skeletal muscle
saphen-	visible, clear; great saphenous vein, superficial vein of the thigh and leg
sclero-	hard; sclerodermatitis, inflammatory thickening and hardening of the skin
seb-	grease; sebum, the oil of the skin
semen	seed, sperm; semen, the discharge of the male reproductive system
semi-	half; semicircular, having the form of half a circle
sens-	feeling; sensation, sensory
septi-	rotten; sepsis, infection, antiseptic
septum	fence; nasal septum
sero-	serum; serological tests, which assess blood conditions
serrat-	saw; serratus anterior, a muscle of the chest wall that has a jagged edge
sin-, sino-	a hallow; sinuses of the skull
soma-	body; somatic nervous system
somn-	sleep; insomnia, inability to sleep
sphin-	squeeze; sphincter
splanchn-	organ; splanchnic nerve, autonomic supply to abdominal viscera
spondyl-	vertebra; ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis affecting the spine
squam-	scale, flat; squamous epithelium, squamous suture of the skull
steno-	narrow; stenocoriasis, narrowing of the pupil
strat-	layer; strata of the epidermis, stratified epithelium
stria-	furrow, streak; striations of skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue
stroma	spread out; stroma, the connective tissue framework of some organs
sub-	beneath, under; sublingual, beneath the tongue
sucr-	sweet; sucrose, table sugar
sudor-	sweat, sudoriferous glands, the sweat glands
super-	above, upon; superior, quality or state of being above others or a part
supra-	above, upon; supracondular, above a condyle
sym-, syn-	together, with; synapse, the region of communication between two neurons
synerg-	work together; synergism
systol-	contraction; systole, a contraction of the heart
tachy-	rapid; tachycardia, abnormally rapid heartbeat
tact-	touch; tactile sense
telo-	the end; telophase, the end of mitosis
templ-, tempo-	time; temporal summation of nerve impulses
tens-	stretched; muscle tension
terti-	third; fibularis tertius, one of three fibularis muscles
tetan-	rigid, tense; tetanus of muscles
therm-	heat; thermometer, an instrument used to measure heat
thromb-	clot; thrombocyte, thrombus
thyro-	a shield; thyroid gland
tissu-	woven; tissue
tono-	tension; tonicity, hypertonic
tox-	poison; toxicology, study of poisons
trab-	beam, timber; trabeculae, spicules of bone in spongy bone tissue
trans-	across, through; transpleural, through the pleura
trapez-	table; trapezius, the four-sided muscle of the upper back
tri-	three; trifurcation, division into three branches
trop-	turn, change; tropic hormones, whose targets are endocrine glands
troph-	nourish; trophoblast, from which develops the fetal portion of the placenta
tuber-	swelling; tuberosity, a bump on a bone
tunic-	covering; tunica albuginea, the covering of the testis
tympan-	drum; tympanic membrane, the eardrum
ultra-	beyond; ultraviolet radiation, beyond the band of visible light
vacc-	cow; vaccine
vagin-	a sheath; vagina
vagus	wanderer; the vagus nerve, which starts at the brain and travels into the abdominopelvic cavity
valen-	strength; valence shells of atoms
venter, ventr-	abdomen, belly; ventral, ventricle
vent-	the wind; pulmonary ventilation
vert-	turn; vertebral column
vestibul-	a porch; vestibule, the anterior entryway to the mouth and nose
vibr-	shake, quiver; vibrissae, hairs of the nasal vestibule
villus	shaggy hair; microvilli, which have the appearance of hair in light microscopy
viscero-	organ, viscera; visceroinhibitory, inhibiting the movements of the viscera
viscos-	sticky; viscosity, resistance to flow
vita-	life; vitamin
vitre-	glass; vitreous humor, the clear jelly of the eye
viv-	live; in vivo
vulv-	a covering; vulva, the female external genitalia
zyg-	a yoke, twin; zygote
-able	able to , capable of; viable, ability to live or exist
-ac	referring to; cardiac, referring to the heart
-algia	pain in a certain part; neuralgia, pain along the course of a nerve
-apsi	juncture; synapse, where two neurons communicate
-ary	associated with, relating to; coronary, associated with the heart
-asthen	weakness; myasthenia gravis, a disease involving paralysis
-bryo	swollen; embryo
-cide	destroy or kill; germicide, an agent that kills germs
-cipit	head; occipital
-clast	break; osteoclast, a cell that dissolves one matrix
-crine	separate; endocrine organs, which secrete hormones into the blood
-dips	thirst, dry; polydipsia, excessive thirst associated with diabetes
-ectomy	cutting out, surgical removal; appendectomy, cutting out of the appendix
-ell, -elle	small; organelle
-emia	condition of the blood; anemia, deficiency of red blood cells
-esthesi	sensation; anesthesia, lack of sensation
-ferent	carry; efferent nerves, nerves carrying impulses away from the CNS
-form, -forma	shape; cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone
-fuge	driving out; vermifuge, a substance that expels worms of the intestine
-gen	an agent that initiates; pathogen, any agent that produces disease
-glea, -glia	glue; neuroglia, the connective tissue of the nervous system
-gram	data that are systematically recorded, a record; electrocardiogram, a recording showing action of the heart
-graph	an instrument used for recording data or writing; electrocardiograph, an instrument used to make an electrocardiogram
-ia	condition; insomnia, condition of not being able to sleep
-iatrics	medical specialty; geriatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with disease associated with old age
-ism	condition; hyperthyroidism
-itis	inflammation; gastritis, inflammation of the stomach
-lemma	sheath, husk; sarcolemma, the plasma membrane of a muscle cell
-logy	the study of; pathology, the study of changes in structure and function brought on by disease
-lysis	loosening or breaking down; hydrolysis, chemical decomposition of a compound into other compounds as a result of taking up water
-malacia	soft; osteomalacia, a process leading to bone softening
-mania	obsession, compulsion; erotomania, exaggeration of the sexual passions
-nata	birth; prenatal development
-nom	govern; autonomic nervous system
-odyn	pain; coccygodynia, pain in the region of the coccyx
-oid	like, resembling; cuboid, shaped as a cube
-oma	tumor; lymphoma, a tumor of the lymphatic tissues
-opia	defect of the eye; myopia, nearsightedness
-ory	referring to, of; auditory, referring to hearing
-pathy	disease; osteopathy, any disease of the bone
-phasia	speech; aphasia, lack of ability to speak
-phil, -philo	like, love; hydrophilic, water-attracting molecules
-phobia	fear; acrophobia, fear of heights
-phragm	partition; diaphragm, which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
-phylax	guard, preserve; prophylaxis, to guard in advance, as in preventive treatment
-plas	grow; neoplasia, an abnormal growth
-plasm	form, shape; cytoplasm
-plasty	reconstruction of a part, plastic surgery; rhinoplasty, reconstruction of the nose through surgery
-plegia	paralysis; paraplegia, paralysis of the lower half of the body or lower limbs
-rrhagia	abnormal or excessive discharge; metrorrhagia, uterine hemorrhage
-rrhea	flow or discharge; diarrhea, abnormal emptying of the bowels
-scope	instrument used for examination; stethoscope, instrument used to listen to sounds of parts of the body
-some	body; chromosome
-sorb	suck in; absorb
-stalsis	compression; peristalsis, muscular contractions that propel food along the digestive tract
-stasis	arrest, fixation; hemostasis, arrest of bleeding
-stitia	come to stand; interstitial fluid, between the cells
-stomy	establishment of an artificial opening; enterostomy, the formation of an artificial opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall
-tegm	cover; integument
-tomy	to cut; appendectomy, surgical removal of the appendix
-trud	thrust; protrude, detrusor muscle
-ty	condition of, state; immunity, condition of being resistant to infection or disease
-uria	urine; polyuria, passage of an excessive amount of urine
-zyme	ferment; enzyme

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