1. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010
Anatomical Prefix, Suffix, Root Terminology 1
PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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3. Objectives
Define terminology relative to anatomical prefix, suffix and root.
Identify terminology relative to anatomical prefix, suffix and root.
Demonstrate proper use of terminology relative to anatomical prefix, suffix, and root.

4. Terminology
Root
Prefix
Suffix

5. Terminology Prefix examples a-absent, without, different - atrophy
bi-two – bilateral
hyper-above, excessive, beyond – hypertrophy
hypo-under, deficient, below – hypothermia

6. Terminology Root Examples arthr-joint – arthritis
hydr/o-water – hydrotherapy
lateral-to the side – bilateral
trophy-growth – atrophy

7. Terminology Suffix Examples ectomy-surgical removal – appendectomy
ia-condition – hyperthermia
itis-inflammation – arthritis
therapy-treatment - hydrotherapy