Matching Pairs Med Term 1Online version This activity is meant to help you start memorizing the prefixes, root words, and suffixes you need to know to be successful in the medical profession. by Sara McCartin 1 cardio- 2 -emia 3 hyper- 4 aterio- 5 tachy- 6 thermo- 7 -ostomy 8 -ectomy 9 -itis 10 brady- 11 hypo- blood slow artery heat over, above to cut out, remove rapid below, under heart inflammation to make an opening