Word roots, prefixes and suffixes of anatomical terms :
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| Prefix/suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| galact- | Galactorrhea | Milk |
| gastr- | Gastrointestinal | Of or pertaining to the stomach |
| gen- | Genitalia | Originate, produce |
| -gen | Pathogen | Agent that produces or originates |
| -genic | Cardiogenic shock | Formative, pertaining to producing |
| genu- | Genu valgum | Of or pertaining to the knee |
| gingiv- | Gingivitis | Of or pertaining to the gums |
| glauc- | Glaucoma | Grey or bluish-grey colour |
| gloss-, glott- | Glossology | Of or pertaining to the tongue |
| gluco- | Glucocorticoid | Sweet |
| glyco- | Glycolysis | Sugar |
| gnath- | Gnathodynamometer | Of or pertaining to the jaw |
| -gnosis | diagnosis, prognosis | Knowledge |
| gon- | Gonorrhea | Seed, semen, also reproductive |
| -gram, -gramme | Angiogram | Record or picture |
| -graph | Electrocardiograph | Instrument used to record data or picture |
| -graphy | Angiography | Process of recording |
| gyn-, gynec- | Gynecology | Woman |
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.