Think about the ways that a prefix or a suffix could change the meaning of a word. For example, learn about the differences between diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Though they share the same root, the words mean different outcomes and symptoms for the condition of small pouches of tissue that bulge outward through the colon. Think of a few examples or do some research into examples where the prefix or suffix of a root word changes the meaning from one term to another. Why is it critical for medical professionals to understand and use prefixes and suffixes carefully?