1.

Dermatitis  Meaning: Surgical removal of

part or all of the stomach.
 Root word: Derm (skin)
 Sentence: The patient underwent
 Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
a gastrectomy to treat stomach
 Prefix: None cancer.

 Meaning: Inflammation of the 5. Neurology

skin.
 Root word: Neur (nerve)
 Sentence: The patient presented
 Suffix: -ology (study of)
with severe dermatitis,
characterized by redness and  Prefix: None
itching of the
 Meaning: The study of the
2. Cardiology nervous system.
 Root word: Cardi (heart)  Sentence: She consulted a
neurologist for her chronic
 Suffix: -ology (study of)
headaches.
 Prefix: None
6. Osteoporosis
 Meaning: The study of the heart.
 Root word: Osteo (bone)
 Sentence: The doctor specializes
 Suffix: -osis (condition)
in cardiology and treats various
heart-related conditions.  Prefix: None
3. Hypothyroidism  Meaning: A condition
characterized by brittle and
 Root word: Thyroid (thyroid
fragile bones.
gland)
 Sentence: The elderly
 Suffix: -ism (condition)
population is particularly
 Prefix: Hypo- (below, deficient) susceptible to osteoporosis.

 Meaning: A condition 7. Hepatitis

characterized by an underactive
 Root word: Hepat (liver)
thyroid gland.
 Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
 Sentence: The patient's weight
gain and fatigue were attributed  Prefix: None
to hypothyroidism.
 Meaning: Inflammation of the
4. Gastrectomy liver.
 Root word: Gastr (stomach)  Sentence: The patient's
symptoms of fatigue and
 Suffix: -ectomy (removal)
jaundice suggested hepatitis.
 Prefix: None
8. Bronchoscopy
 Root word: Bronch (bronchus)
  Suffix: -scopy (examination)  Sentence: The doctor
recommended an endoscopy to
 Prefix: None
examine the patient's digestive
 Meaning: Examination of the tract.
bronchial tubes using a flexible
12. Hematology
tube with a light and camera.
 Root word: Hemat (blood)
 Sentence: The doctor performed
a bronchoscopy to investigate  Suffix: -ology (study of)
the cause of the patient's
 Prefix: None
persistent cough.
 Meaning: The study of blood
9. Nephrology
and blood-forming tissues.
 Root word: Nephr (kidney)
 Sentence: The hematologist
 Suffix: -ology (study of) diagnosed the patient with
anemia based on their blood test
 Prefix: None
results.
 Meaning: The study of the
13. Pneumonia
kidneys.
 Root word: Pneumon (lung)
 Sentence: The nephrology
department specializes in the  Suffix: -ia (condition)
diagnosis and treatment of
 Prefix: None
kidney diseases.
 Meaning: Inflammation of the
10. Arthritis
lungs, typically caused by
 Root word: Arthr (joint) infection.
 Suffix: -itis (inflammation)  Sentence: The elderly are at
higher risk of developing
 Prefix: None
pneumonia, especially during
 Meaning: Inflammation of the flu season.
joints.
14. Dermatology
 Sentence: He suffers from
 Root word: Derm (skin)
arthritis, which causes pain and
stiffness in his joints.  Suffix: -ology (study of)
11. Endoscopy  Prefix: None
 Root word: Endo (within)  Meaning: The study and
treatment of skin disorders.
 Suffix: -scopy (examination)
 Sentence: She visited a
 Prefix: None
dermatology clinic to address
 Meaning: Examination of the her acne problem.
internal organs or cavities using
15. Gastroenteritis
an endoscope.
  Root word: Gastr (stomach)  Prefix: None
 Suffix: -itis (inflammation)  Meaning: Examination of the
bladder and urethra using a
 Prefix: Enter- (intestine)
cystoscope.
 Meaning: Inflammation of the
 Sentence: The urologist
stomach and intestines, typically
recommended a cystoscopy to
causing diarrhea and vomiting.
investigate the cause of the
 Sentence: The outbreak of patient's urinary symptoms.
gastroenteritis was traced back
19. Orthopedics
to contaminated food at the
picnic.  Root word: Ortho (straight,
correct)
16. Neurosurgery
 Suffix: -pedics (related to the
 Root word: Neur (nerve)
foot)
 Suffix: -surgery (operative
 Prefix: None
procedure)
 Meaning: The branch of
 Prefix: None
medicine concerned with the
 Meaning: Surgical treatment of correction of deformities or
conditions affecting the nervous injuries of the skeletal system.
system.
 Sentence: After breaking his leg,
 Sentence: The patient required he sought treatment from an
neurosurgery to remove a tumor orthopedic surgeon.
pressing on their spinal cord.
20. Erythrocyte
17. Ophthalmology
 Root word: Erythro (red)
 Root word: Ophthalm (eye)
 Suffix: -cyte (cell)
 Suffix: -ology (study of)
 Prefix: None
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Red blood cell.
 Meaning: The branch of
 Sentence: Anemia can occur
medicine concerned with the
when there's a decrease in the
study and treatment of eye
number of erythrocytes in the
disorders.
blood.
 Sentence: He visited an
21. Bronchitis
ophthalmology clinic for a
routine eye examination.  Root word: Bronch (bronchus)
18. Cystoscopy  Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
 Root word: Cyst (bladder)  Prefix: None
 Suffix: -scopy (examination)  Meaning: Inflammation of the
bronchial tubes.
  Sentence: Smokers are more
prone to developing chronic
bronchitis.
22. Nephrectomy
 Root word: Nephr (kidney)
 Suffix: -ectomy (removal)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Surgical removal of a
kidney.
 Sentence: The patient underwent
a nephrectomy to treat kidney
cancer.
23. Cardiomegaly
 Root word: Cardi (heart)
 Suffix: -megaly (enlargement)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Enlargement of the
heart.
 Sentence: Cardiomegaly can be
a sign of heart failure.
24. Osteoarthritis
 Root word: Osteo (bone)
 Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Inflammation of the
joints, involving degeneration of
the cartilage and bone.
 Sentence: Osteoarthritis
commonly affects weight-
bearing joints like the knees and
hips.
25. Hepatomegaly
 Root word: Hepat (liver)
 Suffix: -megaly (enlargement)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Enlargement of the
liver.
 Sentence: Hepatomegaly can be
a sign of liver disease.
26. Gastroparesis
 Root word: Gastr (stomach)
 Suffix: -paresis (partial
paralysis)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Delayed emptying of
the stomach.
 Sentence: Patients with diabetes
may develop gastroparesis due
to nerve damage affecting
stomach muscles.
27. Neurotransmitter
 Root word: Neur (nerve)
 Suffix: -transmitter (conductor)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Chemical messenger
that transmits signals across a
synapse between neurons.
 Sentence: Dopamine is a
neurotransmitter involved in
regulating mood and movement.
28. Cardiomyopathy
 Root word: Cardi (heart)
 Suffix: -myopathy (muscle
disease)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Disease of the heart
muscle.
  Sentence: Dilated
cardiomyopathy can lead to
heart failure.
29. Hemorrhage
 Root word: Hem (blood)
 Suffix: -rrhage (abnormal
discharge)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Excessive bleeding,
either internally or externally.
 Sentence: A severe hemorrhage
requires immediate medical
attention.
30. Ophthalmologist
 Root word: Ophthalm (eye)
 Suffix: -ologist (one who
studies)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: A medical doctor
specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of eye diseases.
 Sentence: The ophthalmologist
prescribed glasses for the
patient's vision problems.
31. Bronchiectasis
 Root word: Bronch (bronchus)
 Suffix: -ectasis (dilation,
widening)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Abnormal widening
and inflammation of the
bronchial tubes.
 Sentence: Bronchiectasis can
lead to recurrent lung infections.
32. Electrocardiogram
 Root word: Cardi (heart)
 Suffix: -gram (record)
 Prefix: Electro- (related to
electricity)
 Meaning: A recording of the
electrical activity of the heart
over a period of time.
 Sentence: The doctor ordered an
electrocardiogram to assess the
patient's heart rhythm.
33. Nephrolithiasis
 Root word: Nephr (kidney)
 Suffix: -iasis (presence of)
 Prefix: Lith- (stone)
 Meaning: The presence of
kidney stones.
 Sentence: Severe pain is a
common symptom of
nephrolithiasis.
34. Hypertension
 Root word: Tens (pressure)
 Suffix: -ion (condition)
 Prefix: Hyper- (excessive)
 Meaning: High blood pressure.
 Sentence: Hypertension is a
significant risk factor for heart
disease and stroke.
35. Neurologist
 Root word: Neur (nerve)
 Suffix: -ologist (one who
studies)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: A medical doctor
specializing in the diagnosis and
 treatment of diseases of the  Sentence: The orthodontist
nervous system. recommended braces to align
the patient's crooked teeth.
 Sentence: The neurologist
recommended further tests to 39. Erythropoiesis
diagnose the cause of the
 Root word: Erythro (red)
patient's symptoms.
 Suffix: -poiesis (formation)
36. Hepatotoxic
 Prefix: None
 Root word: Hepat (liver)
 Meaning: The process of red
 Suffix: -toxic (poisonous)
blood cell formation.
 Prefix: None
 Sentence: Erythropoiesis is
 Meaning: Toxic to the liver. regulated by the hormone
erythropoietin.
 Sentence: Certain medications
can have hepatotoxic effects if 40. Bronchodilator
taken in high doses.
 Root word: Bronch (bronchus)
37. Gastroscopy
 Suffix: -dilator (expander)
 Root word: Gastr (stomach)
 Prefix: None
 Suffix: -scopy (examination)
 Meaning: A medication that
 Prefix: None relaxes and widens the bronchial
passages, improving airflow to
 Meaning: Examination of the
the lungs.
inside of the stomach using a
gastroscope.  Sentence: The doctor prescribed
a bronchodilator to relieve the
 Sentence: The doctor performed
patient's asthma symptoms.
a gastroscopy to investigate the
cause of the patient's digestive 41. Nephropathy
symptoms.
 Root word: Nephr (kidney)
38. Orthodontist
 Suffix: -pathy (disease)
 Root word: Ortho (straight,
 Prefix: None
correct)
 Meaning: Any disease of the
 Suffix: -ist (one who
kidneys.
specializes)
 Sentence: Diabetic nephropathy
 Prefix: None
is a common complication of
 Meaning: A dental specialist diabetes.
who corrects irregularities of the
42. Cardiopulmonary
teeth and jaws.
 Root word: Cardi (heart)
  Suffix: -pulmonary (related to  Meaning: Relating to the
the lungs) stomach and duodenum (first
part of the small intestine).
 Prefix: None
 Sentence: The patient underwent
 Meaning: Relating to the heart
a gastroduodenal endoscopy to
and lungs.
examine the upper
 Sentence: Cardiopulmonary gastrointestinal tract.
resuscitation (CPR) is an
emergency procedure used to
revive a person whose heart has
stopped beating.
43. Osteotomy
 Root word: Osteo (bone)
 Suffix: -otomy (cutting into)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Surgical cutting of
bone.
 Sentence: An osteotomy may be
performed to realign a bone
deformity.
44. Hepatobiliary
 Root word: Hepat (liver)
 Suffix: -biliary (related to bile)
 Prefix: None
 Meaning: Relating to the liver
and bile ducts.
 Sentence: Hepatobiliary
diseases can affect liver function
and bile flow.
45. Gastroduodenal
 Root word: Gastr (stomach)
 Suffix: -duodenal (related to the
duodenum)
 Prefix: None