2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt 2pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt Combining Forms PrefixesSuffixes Body Systems Medical Specialists
The combining form for heart.
What is cardi/o?
The combining form meaning brain.
What is encephal/o?
The combining form for stomach.
What is gastr/o?
Two combining forms meaning kidney.
What are nephr/o and ren/o?
Combining form meaning nose.
What is rhin/o?
Prefix meaning “excessive, too much, above”
What is hyper-?
The prefix meaning difficult, painful
What is dys-?
The prefix meaning “fast”
What is tachy-?
The prefix meaning back, behind
What is retro-?
The prefix meaning too little, below, deficient
What is hypo-?
The suffix meaning removal, resection, excision
What is –ectomy?
The suffix meaning “process of visual examination”
What is –scopy?
The suffix meaning surgical repair, or surgical correction
What is -plasty?
The suffix meaning “flow, discharge”
What is -rrhea?
The suffix meaning spitting, coughing
What is –ptysis?
The system composed of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestine
What is the digestive system?
The trachea is part of this body system.
What is the respiratory system?
An EKG or ECG is used to diagnosis problems with this system.
The is the circulatory (or cardiovascular) system?
A neurologist deals primarily with this system
What is the nervous system?
Cystitis, diarrhea, and cholelithiasis are all conditions related to this body system
What is the digestive system?
A physician specializing in diseases of the heart
What is a cardiologist?
A physician specializing in diseases of the anus and rectum
What is a proctologist?
A gastroenterologist specializes in this.
What are diseases of the stomach and intestines (digestive system)?
A physician that specializes in diseases of the blood.
What is a hematologist?
A physician specializing in diseases of the lungs.
What is a pulmonologist?