Study Guide: Module 1 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

-algia

pain and suffering

dys-

bad, difficult, painful

-ectomy

surgical removal of

hyper-

above, excessive

hypo-

under, below

-itis

inflammation

-osis

abnormal condition

-ostomy

surgically creating an opening

-plasty

surgical repair

-rrhage

excessive, abnormal flow

-rrhaphy

surgical suturing

-rrhea

flow or discharge

-rrhexis

rupture of, bursting

-sclerosis

abnormal condition of hardening