| Term | Meaning | Definition |
| arc/o | extremities,top,extreme point | acromegaly- endpcrine disorder |
| acu/o | sharp, severe, sudden | vacuole-a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid. |
| aden/o | gland | adenomyosis-A condition in which endometrial tissue exists within and grows into the uterine wall. |
| adip/o | fat | adiponectin-s a protein which in humans is encoded by the ADIPOQ gene |
| amni/o | amnion | amniocentesis-is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections |
| angi/o | vessel | angiography-examination by X-ray of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of a radiopaque substance |
| arteri/o | artery | arteriogram-s an X-ray of the blood vessels called arteries. |
| arthr/o | joint | arthrogryposis-escribes congenital joint contractures in two or more areas of the body |
| axill/o | armpit | axillobifemoral bypass-is a method of surgical revascularization used in the setting of symptomatic aortoiliac occlusive disease for patients who have no endovascular option or who cannot undergo an aortofemoral reconstruction. |
| bi/o | life | biotin-a vitamin of the B complex, found in egg yolk, liver, and yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and glucose. |
| blephar/o | eyelid | blepharoplasty-surgical repair or reconstruction of an eyelid. |
| hydr/o | water,fluid | hydrophobic-tending to repel or fail to mix with water. |
| inguin/o | groin | inguinodynia-is pain or discomfort lasting greater than 3 months after surgery of inguinal hernia. |
| ischi/o | to hold back | ischiorectal abscess-an abscess in the space between the sheet of muscle that assists in control of the rectum and the pelvic bone. |
| lapar/o | abdomen,abdominal wall | laparoscopic-is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed far from their location through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) elsewhere in the body. |
| laryng/o | larynx | laryngospasm-is a brief spasm of the vocal cords that temporarily makes it difficult to speak or breathe |
| leuk/o | white | leukoplakia-Thickened, white patches inside the mouth. |
| lymph/o | lymph | lymphoma-A cancer of the lymphatic system. |
| mamm/o | breast | mammogram-an image obtained by mammography. |
| mast/o | breast | mastoiditis-An infection that affects the mastoid bone, located behind the ear. |
| morph/o | shape, form | morphological-is a branch of biology dealing with the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features. |
| muc/o | mucus | mucocele-is a benign, mucus-containing cystic lesion of the minor salivary gland. |
| my/o | muscle | myopia-s the most common refractive error of the eye |
| meyl/o | spinal cord bone marrow | myelomeningocele-is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth |
| necr/o | death | necrology-an obituary notice |
| nephr/o | kidney | nephrology-the branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys |
| nuer/o | nerve | neuropathy-problem with nerves |
| neutr/o | neutrophill | Neutrogena-brand of skin care, hair care and cosmetics, |
| neucle/o | nucleus | nucleotide-Nucleotides are organic molecules that serve as the monomers, or subunits |
| opthalm/o | eye | ophthalmology-the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye |
| -algia | pain | arthralgia-pain in a joint |
| -cele | -hernia | rectocele-A condition in which the tissue wall between the rectum and vagina weakens |
| -centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid | Thoracentesis -is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space |
| -coccus , -cocci | -berry-shaped bacteria | streptococcus-Streptococcus is a genus of coccus Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicutes and the order Lactobacillale |
| -cyte | cell | thrombocyte-A platelet. Crucial to normal blood clotting |
| -dynia | -pain | pleurodynia-s defined as the sudden occurrence of lancinating chest pain or abdominal pain attacks, commonly associated with fever, malaise, and headaches. |
| -ectomy | -excision | laryngectomy-is the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus |
| -emia | -blood condition | ischemia-an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles. |
| -genesis | -condition of producing | carcinogenesis-the initiation of cancer formation. |
| -gram | -record | mammogram-is an x-ray picture of the breast |
| -graph | -instrument for recording | electroencephalograph-the measurement of electrical activity in different parts of the brain and the recording of such activity as a visual trace (on paper or on an oscilloscope screen) |
| -graphy | -process of recording | electroencephalography-the measurement of electrical activity in different parts of the brain and the recording of such activity as a visual trace (on paper or on an oscilloscope screen) |
| -itis | -inflammation | bronchitits-Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs |
| -logy | -study of | pathology-the science of the causes and effects of diseases, |
| -lysis | -breakdown | hemolysis-the rupture or destruction of red blood cells. |
| -malacia | -softening | osteomalacia-
softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium. |
| -megaly | enlargement | acromegaly-A disorder in adults in which the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone |
| -opsy | to view | biopsy-an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease. |
| -osis | condition, usuallyabnormal | necrosis-the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply. |
| -pathy | disease, condition | cardiomyopathy-An acquired or hereditary disease of the heart muscle. |
| -penia | deficiency | erythropenia-Deficiency in the number of red blood cells |
| -phobia | fear | acrophobia-extreme or irrational fear of heights. |
| -plasty | surgical repair | angioplasty-surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery. |
| -ptosis | drooping, falling, prolapse | blepharoptosis-also referred to as ptosis, is defined as an abnormal low-lying upper eyelid margin with the eye in primary gaze |
| -sclerosis | hardening | arteriosclerosis-The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. |
| -scope | instrument for visual examination | laparoscope-a usually rigid endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and is used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity—called also peritoneoscope. |
| -scopy | process of visual examination | laparscopy-a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure. |
| -stasis | controlling, stopping | metastasis-the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer. |
| -stomy | opening to form mouth | colostomy-a surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall so as to bypass a damaged part of the colon. |
| -therapy | treatment | hydrotherapy-the use of exercises in a pool as part of treatment for conditions such as arthritis or partial paralysis. |
| -tomy | incision, cutting into | phlebotomy-he surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood |
| -trophy | development, nourishment | atrophy-of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution. |
| -er | one who | radiolographer-responsible for producing high quality medical images that assist medical specialists and doctors to diagnose or monitor a patient's injury or illness |
| -ia | condition | leukemia-A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight infection. |
| -ist | specialist | nephrologist-s a physician who studies and deals with nephrology. Nephrology is the adult and pediatric study of the kidneys and its diseases |
| -ule | little, small | venule-a very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries. |
| -um, ium | structure, tissue | pericardium-the membrane enclosing the heart, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner double layer of serous membrane. |
| -us | structure, substance | mucus-a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc |
| -y | condition, process | nephropathy=is a progressive kidney disease caused by damage to the capillaries in the kidneys' glomeruli. |
| -al | pertaining to | peritoneal-the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mamma |
| -ar | pertaining to | tonsillar-a prominent oval mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat |
| -ary | pertaining to | pulmonary-of or relating to the lungs. |
| -eal | pertaining to | laryngeal-is located within the anterior aspect of the neck |
| -genic | pertaining to , producing | carcinoenic-having the potential to cause cancer. |
| -ic, -ical | pertaining to | chronic- persisting for a long time or constantly recurring |
| -oid | resembling | adenoids-are a mass of soft tissue behind the nasal cavity |
| -ose | pertaining to | adipose- used for the storage of fat. |
| -ous | pertaining to | mucous membrane-an epithelial tissue that secretes mucus and that lines many body cavities and tubular organs including the gut and respiratory passages |
| -tic | pertaining to | necrotic-death of cells |
| -ac, -iac | pertaining to | cardiac-of or relating to the heart. |
