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Prefixes & Suffixes. Suffixes. Suffix = word ending that modifies a root Often determines how word begins Myel/o (bone marrow) + - oid = meyloid (like or pertaining to bone marrow) Myel/o + - oma = myeloma (tumor of the bone marrow).
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Suffixes • Suffix = word ending that modifies a root • Often determines how word begins • Myel/o (bone marrow) + -oid = meyloid (like or pertaining to bone marrow) • Myel/o + -oma = myeloma (tumor of the bone marrow)
The following suffixes are associated with practitioners of a medicalspecialty: • -ist • -ian • -iatrist • -logist
Prefixes • Prefix = short word part added before a word root to modify the meaning • Uni- (one) + lateral = unilateral (affecting or involving one side) • Contra- (against) + lateral = contralateral (opposite side)