away from-Prefix exophthalmus-eyes bulging away from Med: The patient had a congenital exophthalmus (bulging eyes) condition. Note: Congenital means was born with the condition. E: The exotic (away from normal) animals were a great attraction at the zoo.
dia
through-Prefix or Suffix diaplacental-through the placenta Medical Sentence: During delivery, the patient suffered an accidental diaplacental (through the placenta) tear. Everyday Sentence: The pattern called for a diagonal (angled through) cut.
a, an
without- Prefix anencephalic-without a brain Medical: The baby was born anencephalic (without a brain) Everyday:The letter was sent from an anonymous (without a name) fan.
form
shape of-Prefix or Suffix reniform-kidney-shaped Medical Sentence: The tumor has a reniform (kidney-shaped) appearance. Everyday Sentence: The formula (shape of method study) was very difficult to understand.
algia
pain- Prefix or Suffix(mostly suffix) Medical Sentence: The slipped disc was causing sciatic neuralgia (nerve pain) down the patient's leg.
de
down or away from- Prefix or Suffix dehydrate-away from hydration M:The athlete required IV (intravenous) supplements due to his dehydration (away from hydration). E:The politician complained that the reporter defamed (lowered respect of) his reputation.
brady
slow-Prefix or Suffix bradycardia-slow heartbeat Medical Sentence: The patient required a permanent pacemaker due to his chronic bradycardia (slow heartbeat) . Note: Chronic means continuous; the opposite might be transient or intermittent.
hemi
half-Prefix hemiparesis-paralysis to one half of the body Medical Sentence: The patient developed hemiparesis (paralysis to one half of the body) from her stroke. Everyday Sentence: The United States is part of the Western Hemisphere (half circle).
hydra,hydro
water-Prefix hydrophobia-water, afraid of Medical Sentence: The boy who nearly drowned developed hydrophobia (fear of water). Everyday Sentence: The hydroplane (watercraft) racer was a novice.
bi
two,double- Prefix bilateral-two sides Medical Sentence: The accident victim suffered bilateral (two sides) abrasions to his face and arms. Everyday Sentence: The bilingual (two languages) student had no trouble learning medical terminology.
