Which suffix means pain
Which prefix means pain?
The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term.
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3 Prefix.
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3 Prefix.
| PREFIX | MEANING | EXAMPLE OF USE IN MEDICAL TERMS |
|---|---|---|
| dys- | painful, abnormal, difficult, laboured | dysphagia |
Which prefix suffix or root word means pain?
-algia
A prefix comes at the beginning of the root word and alters the word meaning.
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Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Dental Terminology.
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Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Dental Terminology.
| Prefix/Suffix | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -algia | pain | odontALGIA = tooth pain |
| -a | without | Acellular = having no cells |
| arth- | joint | ARTHOscope=an instrument to see inside a joint |