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characterized by
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Examples:
tenacious – characterized by secretions that are sticky voracious – characterized by an insatiable appetite |
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–ac, -al, ary ............................................................................
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pertaining to,
relating to |
Examples:
perineal – pertaining to the perineum cardiac – pertaining to the heart |
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ad-...................................................................................
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toward,
to, in the direction of |
Examples:
adductor – leading toward adrenal – near the kidney |
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algia .............................................................................
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pain,
suffering |
Examples:
neuralgia – pain in the nerves cephalgia – headache |
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angi-, angio- ..................................................................
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relating to blood
or lymph vessels |
Examples:
angiospasm – spasm of a blood vessel angioma – benign tumor or blood or lymph vessel |
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ante- ...............................................................................
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before,
toward |
Examples:
antecubital – before(toward) the elbow antepartal – care of from conception to before labor |
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anti- ................................................................................
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against,
counter |
Examples:
antisepsis – against infection antipruritic – substance working to counteract itching |
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aort-, aorto- ...................................................................
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aorta
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Examples:
aortogram – radiographic image of the aorta aortitis – inflammatory condition of the aorta |
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arteri-, arterio- ................................................................
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artery
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Examples:
arteriopathy – disease of an artery arterioles – smallest branches of the arterial system |
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arthr-, arthro- ..................................................................
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joint
arthragia – joint pain |
Examples:
arthritis – inflammatory condition of the joints arthragia – joint pain |
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chol-, chole- ........................................ ...........................
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bile, gallballder
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Examples: cholelithiasis – gallstones in the gallbladder
choledochal - pertaining to the common bile duct |
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circum- ............................................................................
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ring, circle
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Examples: circumcorneal – surrounding the cornea of the eye
circumoral – the area circling around the mouth |
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cost- .................................................................................
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rib
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Examples: costosternal – involving the ribs and sternum
costovertebral – involving the rib and vertebral column |
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bi- ...................................................................................
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two
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Examples: bilateral – having two sides
bimanual – pertaining to functioning of both hands |
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bil- ..................................................................................
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bile
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Examples: biliuria – presence of bile in urine
bilious – characterized by excessive secretion of bile |
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13. carcin-, carcino- .............................................................
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cancerous
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Examples: carcinoma – a malignant tumor that spreads
carcinogen – substance that increases cancer incidence |
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cardi-, cardio- .................................................................
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heart
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Examples: cardiology – study of the heart
cardiovascular – pertaining to the heart and vessels |
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. –centesis .........................................................................
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surgical puncture to remove fluid
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Examples: thoracentesis – puncture to remove fluid in the chest
arthrocentesis – puncture to remove fluid in joint |
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ceph- ...............................................................................
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head
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Examples: cephalic – pertaining to the head
cephalgia - headache |
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cervic-,cervico- ...............................................................
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neck
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Examples: cervicitis – inflammation of the neck of the uterus
cervicovaginitis – inflammation of the cervix and vagina |
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cyano- ..............................................................................
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blue
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Examples: cyanosis – blue color of skin and mucous membranes
cyanopsis – a visual disturbance where objects have a blue tint |
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–emesis ……………………………………………….....
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vomiting
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Examples: hyperemesis – excessive vomiting
hematemesis – vomiting blood |
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. –gram ...............................................................................
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letter, drawing
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Examples: mammogram – X-ray of the breast
electrocardiogram – electrical drawing of the heart |
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gyn-, gynec- .....................................................................
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woman
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Examples: gynecologist – specialist in women’s reproductive health
gynephobia – morbid fear of women |
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hem-, hemat- ....................................................................
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blood
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Examples: hematoma – collection of blood in skin or organ
hematocyte – red blood cell |
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hyper- ...............................................................................
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above, beyond, extreme
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Examples: hyperactive – overactive
hypertension – above normal blood pressure |
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hypo- ................................................................................
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under, below
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Examples: hypothyroidism – a deficiency of thyroid hormone
hypotension – below normal blood pressure |
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inter- ................................................................................
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between
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Examples: intercostal – between ribs
intercerebral – between the two halves of the brain |
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neur-, neuro- .....................................................................
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nerve
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Examples: neurogenic – pertaining to the formation of nervous tissue
neuroma – a benign tumor of nerve tissue |
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olig- ..................................................................................
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few, small, scant
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Examples: oliguria – scant amount of urine output
oligemia – a reduced amount of circulating blood volume |
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–ology …………………………………………………..
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study of
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Examples: biology – study of life
histology – study of tissues |
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pod- ..................................................................................
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foot
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Examples: podalic – pertaining to the feet
podiatry – the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders |
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. poly- ................................................................................
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many
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Examples: polycystic – having many cysts
polyneuritis – inflammation involving many nerves |
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–rhage, -rhagia ………………………………………….
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excessive flow or discharge
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Examples: menorrhagia – heavy or long menstrual periods
hemorrhage – excessive flow or discharge of blood |
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semi- ................................................................................
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half, partial
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Examples: semiconscious – partly aware
semipermeable – membrane partly permeable to some substances |
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-uria ..................................................................................
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urine
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Examples: pyuria – urine containing pus
anuria – no urine |
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adipo- ........................................................................
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fat
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Examples: adipose – collection of fat cells
adipocyte – fat cell |
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alge-, algo- ......................................................................
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pain
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Examples: algodystrophy – painful wasting of hand muscles
algospasm – acute painful spasm of the muscles |
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aur- ...................................................................................
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ear
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Examples: aural – pertaining to the ear
auricle – pertaining to the external ear |
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capit- ...............................................................................
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head
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Examples: capitate – having the shape of a head caput femoris- the head (prominent part) of the femur bone |
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col-, colo-, colon-, colono- ..............................................
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colon, large intestine
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Examples: colonoscopy – examination of colon lining with an endoscope
coloproctitis – inflammation of colon and rectum |
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cysti-, cysto ....................................................................
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bladder
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Examples: cystometer – device to measure bladder capacity
cystogram – graphic X-ray record of urinary bladder |
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-cyte- .................................................................................
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cell
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Examples: lipocyte – fat cell
thrombocytosis - abnormal increase of platelet cells in blood |
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dys- ................................................................................
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abnormal, difficult
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Examples: dyspepsia – difficult digestion
dyskinesis – difficult motion |
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. –emia .............................................................................
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blood
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Examples: anemia – lack of red blood cells
leukemia – malignant blood disease of white cells |
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gastr-, gastro- .................................................................
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stomach
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Examples: gastroenteritis – inflammation of stomach and intestine
gastroesophageal – pertaining to stomach and esophagus |
