Clinical Context
Important for temperature-related conditions
Examples
thermometer
temperature measuring device
hypothermia
low body temperature
hyperthermia
high body temperature
thermotherapy
heat treatment
thermoregulation
temperature control
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "therm/o-"
What does the prefix "therm/o-" mean?+
The prefix "therm/o-" comes from Greek and means heat, temperature.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Important for temperature-related conditions
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
thermometer (temperature measuring device), hypothermia (low body temperature), hyperthermia (high body temperature), thermotherapy (heat treatment), thermoregulation (temperature control)