Added to the beginning to modify meaning, such as indicating position, quantity, or time (e.g., hyper- for above/excessive, pre- for before).
Added to the end to describe a condition, procedure, or disease (e.g., -itis for inflammation, -ectomy for surgical removal). Essential Medical Roots and Components Medical Terminology for Dummies
The core of the word, often referring to a body part (e.g., cardi- for heart, gastr- for stomach). Added to the beginning to modify meaning, such