Word roots, prefixes and suffixes of anatomical terms :
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| Prefix/suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| labi- | Labiodental | Of or pertaining to the lip |
| lacri- | Lacrimal canaliculi | Tear |
| lact-, lact | Lactation | Milk |
| laparo- | Laparotomy | Of or pertaining to the abdomen-wall, flank |
| laryng- | Larynx | Of or pertaining to the larynx |
| later- | Lateral pectoral nerve | Lateral, side |
| lei- | Leiomyoma | Smooth |
| -lepsis, -lepsy | Epilepsy | Attack, seizure |
| lept- | Leptomeningeal | Light, slender |
| leuco-, leuko- | Leukocyte | A white color |
| lingu- | Linguistics | Of or pertaining to the tongue |
| lip- | Liposuction | Fat |
| lith- | Lithotripsy | Stone, calculus |
| log- | Speech | |
| -logist | Oncologist | Someone who studies a certain field |
| -logy | Haematology | The study of |
| lumb- | Lumbar | Lower back |
| lymph- | Lymphedema | Lymph |
| lys-, -lytic | Lysosome | Dissolution |
| -lysis | Paralysis | Destruction, separation |
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.