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This is a list of roots, suffixes, and prefixes used in medical terminology, their meanings, and their etymologies. Most of them are combining forms in Neo-Latin and hence international scientific vocabulary. There are a few general rules about how they combine.
The suffix (-ectomy) means to remove or excise, as typically done in a surgical procedure. Related suffixes include (-otomy) and (-ostomy). The suffix (-otomy) refers to cutting or making an incision, while (-ostomy) refers to a surgical creation of an opening in an organ for the removal of waste.
Index of 750 medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes commonly used in medical terminology. When available, Latin and Greek roots are provided after English definitions.
Learning Objectives. Understand the difference between a prefix and a suffix. Differentiate prefixes that deal with body parts, color, and direction. Distinguish suffixes that deal with procedures. Prefixes are located at the beginning of a medical term. The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term.
Abdomen: area of the body between the chest and the hips in the front part of the body that contains the digestive organs. 1. Accessories: products (such as ostomy covers, skin barrier rings, paste, etc.) that are used to enhance the performance of the pouch.
Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean. Here is a list of word parts. They may be at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a medical word. General Words. Body Parts and Disorders. Positions and Directions. Numbers and Amounts.
An ostomy is a surgery that creates an opening in your abdomen, changing the way that waste (pee and poop) exits your body. Healthcare providers use ostomy surgery to treat certain diseases of the urinary or digestive systems.
