Medical roots generally go together according to language: Greek prefixes go with Greek suffixes and Latin prefixes with Latin suffixes. Although it is technically considered acceptable to create hybrid words, it is strongly preferred not to mix different lingual roots. Examples of well-accepted medical words that do mix lingual roots are neonatology and quadriplegia.
In the realm of medicine, terms are typically formed by joining Greek prefixes with Greek suffixes or Latin prefixes with Latin suffixes. Although blending roots from various languages is technically acceptable, it's strongly preferred to avoid mixing them. Examples of medical words that successfully combine these root types include neonatology and quadriplegia.