Introduction To Veterinary Technology

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Abdomino

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Abdomen--- abdominal cavity--- space between the thorax (chest) and pelvis.

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Acro

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Extremity; highest--- acromegally--- enlargement of hands, feet, and face.

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Adeno

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Gland--- adenoma--- benign (noncancerous) tumor of a gland.

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Aero

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Air--- aerobic--- living or occuring onlu in the presence of oxygen.

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Algesi

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Sense of pain--- analgesia--- inability to sence pan without loss of consciousness.

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Andro

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Male--- androgen--- a male sex hormone.

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Angio

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Vessel--- angiology--- the study of blood and lymph vessels.

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Ankylo

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Stiffness; immobility---ankylosis--- stiffness or fixation of a joint from injury of surgery.

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Arterio

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Artery--- arteriole--- small branches of an atery.

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Arthro

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Joint--- arthritis--- inflammation of joints.

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Bio

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Life--- biochemical--- chemical reaction in a living organism.

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Blast

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Bud--- blastocyst--- early stage of embryo growth.

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Brachi

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Arm--- brachial plexus--- network of nerves in armpit.

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Broncho

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Air passages--- bronchitis--- inflammation of the bronchi.

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Bucco

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Cheek--- buccal cavity--- the mouth.

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Carcino

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Cancer--- carcinoma-- malignant tumor.

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Cardio

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Heart--- cardiopulmonary--- relating to the heart and lungs.

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Carn

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Flesh--- carnivorous--- meat eating.

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Carpo

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Wrist--- carpus-- the bones of the wrist.

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Caudo

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Tail--- caudal--- relating to tail; toward the hind end of the body.

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Cephalo

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Head--- cephalic--- related to head.

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Cerebro

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Brain--- cerebral--- pertaining to the brain; cerebropathy--- any disorder of the brain.

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Cervico

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Neck--- cervix--- meck of the uterus.

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Chondro

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Cartilage--- chondrocranium--- developing skull of the embryo.

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Colo

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Large--- colon--- greater part of the large intestine.

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Colpo

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Vagina--- colposcope--- instrument for examining the vagina.

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Costo

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Rib---costal--- relating to ribs.

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Cranio

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Skull--- cranial nerve--- nerve passing from the brain to the periphery of the body.

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Cyto

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Cell--- cytology--- study of cell biology.

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Dento

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Teeth--- dentistry--- medical care of teeth.

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Dermo

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Skin--- dermoid cyst--- cystic tumor in which are often found elements derived from the skin.

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Dermato

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Skin--- dermatology--- branch ot medicine dealing with the skin.

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Digiti

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Fingers, toes--- digitigrade--- walking on the toes.

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Dorso

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Back--- dorsolateral--- involving both the back and the sides.

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Electro

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Electric--- electrosurgery--- surgery by means of electric current.

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Encephalo

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Inside of head; brain--- encephalomyelitis--- inflammation of the brain and spinal cord; common in horses.

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Entero

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Small intestine--- enteritis--- intestinal inflammation; common in domestic animal.

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Eso

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Carrier--- esophagus--- tube carrying food from the mouth to the stomach.

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Esthesio

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Sensation--- anesthesia---loss of sensation.

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Estro

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Female--- estrus--- heat cycle of female mammals.

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Gastro

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Stomach--- gastric juices--- digestive fluid secreted in the stomach.

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Genus

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Beginning--- genus--- biological class of life with same characteristics.

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Gingivo

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Gums---gingivitis--- inflammation of the gums.

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Gnosis

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Knowledge--- prognosis--- anticipated prospect of recovery.

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Hemo

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Blood--- hemoglobin--- iron-containing substance in red blood cells.

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Hepato

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Liver--- hepatitis--- inflammation of the liver.

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Hydro

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Water--- hydrophobia--- fear of water.

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Hystero

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Uterus--- hysterectomy--- surgical removal of the uterus.

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ileo

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ileum (of intestine)--- ileitis--- inflammaton of the ileum.

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ilio

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ilium (of pelvis)--- iliac--- related to or near the ilium (as in sacroiliac)

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ischi

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Hip; pelvis--- ischium--- dorsal and posterior pelvis bones.

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Lacrimo

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Tears--- lacrimation--- excessive of abnormal secretion of tears.

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Lacto

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Milk--- lactation--- secretion of milk.

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Laparo

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Abdominal wall--- laparotomy--- surgical section (cutting) of the abdominal wall

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Lipo

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Fat--- lipoma--- tumor of fatty tissue.

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Litho

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Stone--- lithiasis--- formation of stonelike substances in the body.

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Lumbo

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Lower back--- lumbosacral--- relating to the lumbar and sacral parts.

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Lympho

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Lymphatic tissue--- lymphoctye--- white blood cells made in lymphatic tissue.

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Malaco

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Softening--- osteomalacia--- softening of the bones.

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Melano

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Darkness; blackness--- melanoma--- tumor containing dark pigment.

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Meter

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Measure--- thermometer--- device for measureing body temperature.

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Morph

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Structure; shape; form--- morphogenesis--- formation and differentiation of tissues and organs during body development.

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Myco

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Fungus--- mycology-- study of fungi.

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Myelo

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Marrow; spinal cord--- myelitis--- inflammaton of spinal cord or bone marrow.

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Myo

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Muscle--- myocardium--- muscular layer of the heart wall.

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Narco

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Sleep--- narcolepsy--- condition characterized by attacks of sleep.

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Necro

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Dead--- necropsy--- postmorten examination.

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Nephro

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Kidney--- nephron--- single excretory unit of the kidney.

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Neuro

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Nerve--- neuron--- basic cell of nerve tissue.

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Olfact

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Smell--- olfactory--- pertaining to the sense of smell.

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Oo

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Egg--- oocyte-- egg before maturation.

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Ophthalmo

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Eye--- ophthalmia--- inflammation of the eye.

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Opia

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Sight--- myopia--- nearsightedness, or defective vision of distant objects.

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Orchido

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Testicle--- cryptorchidism--- condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend normally.

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Oro

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Mouth--- oropharyngeal---relating to the mouth and pharynx.

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Osteo

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Bone---osteology--- branch of anatomy concernes with bones.

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Oto

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Ear--- otitis--- inflammation of the ear.

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Ovo

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Egg--- ovary--- egg-producing organ of the female.

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Parie

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Wall--- parietal lobe--- middle divison of each cerebral hemisphere.

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Patho

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Disease--- pathogen--- specific cause of a disease (such as a virus).

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Phagia

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Eat--- dysphagia--- difficulty in swallowing.

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Phlebo

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Vein--- phlebitis--- inflammtion of a vein.

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Phono

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Sound--- phonocradiogram--- visual record of heart sounds.

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Pilo

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Hair--- pilose--- covered with soft hair.

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Pleuro

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Rib; side--- pleura--- membrane lining rib cage and lungs.

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Pneumono

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Lung--- pleuropnemonia--- inflammation of the joints of the feet.

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Pod

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Foot--- podarthritis--- inflammation of the joints of the feet.

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Pseudo

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False--- pseudopregnancy--- state resembling pregnancy that occurs in some mammals after infertile coitus.

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Psycho

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Mind--- psychology--- sutdy of the mind and behavior.

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Ptosis

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Prolapse--- hysteroptosis--- prolapse (sagging) uterus.

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Pulmo

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Lung--- pulmonary artery--- vessel conveying blood from heart to lungs.

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Pyo

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Pus--- pyoderma--- pus-filled skin lesions.

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Rhino

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Nose--- rhinoscopy--- examination of nasal passages

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Scope

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View--- stethoscope--- instrument for detection of sounds observation within the body.

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Thoraco

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Thorax (chest)--- thoracotony--- surgical incision of chest wall.

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Tropho

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Growth; nourishment--- trophic disorders--- nutritional disorders.

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Ur; Urino

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Urine--- urogenital--- relating to the prgans of excretion and reproduction.

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Uro

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Tail--- Urophysis--- growth at base of tail.

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Vaso

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Vessel--- vascular--- pertaining to blood vessels.

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Vivi

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Live--- viviparous--- producing live young.

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Zyg

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Union; pair--- zygote--- call produced by union of sperm and ova.