Word roots, prefixes and suffixes of anatomical terms :
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| Prefix/suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| dacryo- | Dacryocystitis | Tear |
| -dactyl- | Dactylology | Of or pertaining to a finger, toe |
| de- | Deciduous | Away from, cessation |
| demi-, hemi- | Hemiplegia | Half |
| dent- | Dentist | Of or pertaining to teeth |
| derma-, dermato- | Dermatology | Of or pertaining to the skin |
| -desis | Arthrodesis | Binding |
| dextr- | Dextrocardia | Right, on the right side |
| di- | Diplopia | Two |
| dia- | Dialysis | Through, during, across |
| dif- | Different | Apart, separation |
| digit- | Digit | Of or pertaining to the finger |
| -dipsia | Polydipsia | Condition of thirst |
| dis- | Dissection | Separation, taking apart |
| dors-, dors- | Dorsal | Of or pertaining to the back |
| dromo- | Dromotropic | Running, conduction, course |
| dura- | Dura mater | Hard |
| dynam- | Hand strength dynamometer | Force, energy, power |
| -dynia | Vulvodynia | Pain |
| dys- | Dysphagia | Bad, difficult |
Resources :
In this section we've added a few alternative study aids to help you along.
- Articles - Here you'll find a range of short articles on basic anatomy and physiology topics, complete with a few 'test yourself' questions for each one.
- Images and pdf's - Just in case you get tired of looking at the screen we've provided images and pdf files that you can print out and use for 'off-line' practice.
- Word Roots - When you learn the word roots, prefixes and suffixes contained within anatomical and medical terms, you can often work out what they mean. This can be a useful skill as you progress in your studies, so we've provided a dictionary to help you!
- Games - Finally in the resources section, we've added some simple games to make anatomy and physiology practice a little bit more fun.