Word roots, prefixes and suffixes of anatomical terms :
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| Prefix/suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tachy- | Tachycardia | Fast, irregularly fast |
| tegument- | Integumentary | Skin, covering |
| -tension, -tensive | Hypertension | Pressure |
| tetan- | Tetanus | Rigid, tense |
| thec- | Intrathecal | Case, sheath |
| thel- | Theleplasty | Of or pertaining to a nipple |
| thely- | Thelygenous | relating to a woman, feminine |
| therap- | Hydrotherapy | Treatment |
| therm- | Thermogenesis | Heat |
| thorac-, thorac-, thoracico- | Thorax | Of or pertaining to the upper chest |
| thromb- | Thrombocytopenia | Of or relating to a blood clot, or lump |
| thyr- | Thyroid | |
| thym- | Dysthymia | Emotions |
| -tic | Pertaining to | |
| toco- | Childbirth | |
| -tome | Cutting instrument | |
| -tomy | Gastrotomy | Act of cutting, incision |
| tono- | Tone, tension, pressure | |
| -tony | Tension | |
| top- | Topical anesthetic | Place, topical |
| tort- | Torticollis | Twisted |
| tox-, tox-, toxic- | Toxoplasmosis | Toxin, poison |
| trache- | Tracheotomy | Trachea |
| trachel- | tracheloplasty | Of or pertaining to the neck |
| trans- | Transfusion | Across, or through |
| tri- | Triangle | Three |
| trich-, trichia, trich- | Trichocyst | Of or pertaining to hair |
| -tripsy | Lithotripsy | Crushing |
| -trophy | Pseudohypertrophy | Nourishment, development |
| tympan- | Tympanocentesis | Eardrum |
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.