3.02 Medical Terminology Chart Name: Michael
Date: 2/21/23
Directions: Review the prefixes, roots, and suffixes listed below. Using a textbook or
online resource, define each term. Next, write a “compound” word for each medical term
and provide the definition in your own words. Check your work using a textbook or
medical dictionary to verify the compound words and their definitions.
Medical Definition Compound Word Compound Word
Term Definition
-cele Hernia
cyst Bladder Cystitis Inflammation of the urinary
bladder
dys- Difficult, Dysuria Painful urination
painful
-ectomy Surgical
removal of
hemat Blood Hematuria Blood in the urine
hydro Water
lith Stone
nephr Kidney Nephritis Inflammation of the kidneys
noct Night Nocturia Frequent urination at night
olig Little, deficient Oliguria Small amount of urine output
-ostomy Surgical
creation of an
opening
poly- Many
pur Pertaining to
Date: 2/21/23
Directions: Review the prefixes, roots, and suffixes listed below. Using a textbook or
online resource, define each term. Next, write a “compound” word for each medical term
and provide the definition in your own words. Check your work using a textbook or
medical dictionary to verify the compound words and their definitions.
Medical Definition Compound Word Compound Word
Term Definition
-cele Hernia
cyst Bladder Cystitis Inflammation of the urinary
bladder
dys- Difficult, Dysuria Painful urination
painful
-ectomy Surgical
removal of
hemat Blood Hematuria Blood in the urine
hydro Water
lith Stone
nephr Kidney Nephritis Inflammation of the kidneys
noct Night Nocturia Frequent urination at night
olig Little, deficient Oliguria Small amount of urine output
-ostomy Surgical
creation of an
opening
poly- Many
pur Pertaining to
