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a
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not, without, lacking, defiecient
ex: afebrile- without fever |
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ab
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away from
ex: abduct- move a limb away from mid-line |
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able
ible |
capable of
ex: reducible- capable of being reduced |
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acro
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pertaining to extremity, top, peak
ex: acrophobia- fear of high places |
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acou
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pertaining to hearing
ex: acoustic- pertaining to sound hearing |
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a
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not, without, lacking, defiecient
ex: afebrile- without fever |
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ab
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away from
ex: abduct- move a limb away from mid-line |
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able
ible |
capable of
ex: reducible- capable of being reduced |
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acro
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pertaining to extremity, top, peak
ex: acrophobia- fear of high places |
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acou
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pertaining to hearing
ex: acoustic- pertaining to sound hearing |
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ad
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to or toward
ex: adduction- moving a limb toward mid-line |
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adeno
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pertaining to glands
ex: adenopathy- disease of a gland |
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adipos
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pertaining to fat
ex: adipose- body fat |
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aero
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pertaining to air
ex: aerobic- requiring oxygen to live |
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af
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toward
ex: afferent- nerve conduction toward the brain |
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ag
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to, together
ex: aggregate- to come together |
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alb
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pertaining to white
ex: albumin- white protein in blood |
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algesia
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pertaining to painful
ex: analgesic- w/out pain |
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algia
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pertaining to a painful condition
ex: neuralgia- pain that extends along a nerve |
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ambi
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pertaining to both sides
ex: ambidextrous- able to use both hands |
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amyl
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referring to starch
ex: amylase- an enzyme in saliva to break down starch |
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an
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not, without
ex: anoxia- w/out oxygen in tissues |
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ana
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up, excess, backward, against
ex: anaphylaxis- excessive protection, an overreaction of the immune system to a foreign substance |
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andro
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pertaining to male
ex: androgen- male hormone |
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angio
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pertaining to blood vessels
ex: angioplasty- plastic surgery of blood vessels |
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ankylo
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pertaining to stiffness
ex: ankylosis- stiffening at the spine |
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ante
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to come before
ex: antecubital- in front of the elbow |
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anti
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against, opposed to, preventing
ex: antibody- fight infections |
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ap
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to, together
ex: approximate- close to |
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aq
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pertaining to water
ex: aqueous- fluid in the eye |
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arium
orium |
place for something
ex: auditorium- place to hear |
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arterio
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pertaining to arteries
ex: arteriosclerosis- hardening of the arteries |
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arthr
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pertaining to joints
ex: arthritis- inflammation of the joints |
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articulo
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pertaining to joints
ex: dysarticulate- dislocation |
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as
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to take into
ex: assimilate- to take ito |
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asth
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panting, taking short breaths
ex: asthma |
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asthenia
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pertaining to weakness
ex: myasthenia gravis- disease of muscle weakness |
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at
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to draw toward
ex: attract- to draw toward |
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audio
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refers to hearing
ex: auditory |
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aur
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meaning ear-like
ex: auricles- small ear-like parts of the atria |
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auto
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pertaining to self
ex: autonomic- self governing |
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bi
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meaning two, double, both
ex: bilateral- two sides |
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brachi
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pertaining to upper arm
ex: brachialis- muscle in upper arm |
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brady
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abnormally slow
ex: bradycardia- abnormally slow heart rate |
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broncho
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large air passages in the lungs
ex: bronchitis- inflammation of these air passages |
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bucc
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pertaining to the cheek
ex: where EMTs put oral glucose in diabetes |
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burs
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pertaining to a sack at joints
ex: bursitis- inflammation of the bursa of a joint |
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calor
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pertaining to heat
ex: calorie- measure of heat |
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capit
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pertaining to the head
ex: decapitate- losing of the head |
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caps
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referring to a container
ex: encapsulate- enclose in a container |
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carcino
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referring to cancer
ex: carcinogen- something that causes cancer |
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cardio
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referring to heat
ex: cardiogenic- heat in origin |
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carp
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referring to the wrist
ex: carpopedal spasms- hand and foot cramps |
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cata
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down, lower
ex: catabolism- lower metaolism |
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caut
caus |
meaning to burn
ex: cauterize- to burn skin or blood vessels to stop bleeding |
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cele
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an enlargement, tumor, hernia
ex: hydrocele- confined collection of water |
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centesis
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perforation or tapping, as with a needle
ex: thoracentesis- puncturing the thoracic cavity to withdraw air or fluid |
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centi
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pertaining to one hundred
ex: centimeter- one hundredth of a meter |
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cephalo
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pertaining to the head
ex: hydrocephalic- a birth abnormality where there is excess cerebral spinal fluid |
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cerebro
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referring to the brain
ex: cerebrospinal fluid |
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cervi
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pertaining to the neck
ex: cervical fracture- broken neck |
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chloro
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meaning green
ex: chlorine- greenish gas |
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chole
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pertaining to bile or gall
ex: cholecystitis- gallbladder inflammation |
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chondro
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pertaining to cartilage
ex: costochondral margin- the rib/cartilage margin |
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chromo
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referring to color
ex: monochromatic- being one color |
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chrono
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referring to time
ex: chronotropic- drug like epinephrine that speeds up the heart |
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cide
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meaning to kill
ex: suicide |
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cil
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a hairlike process
ex: cilia- hair cilia in the lungs sweep out foreign substances |
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circum
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around
ex: circumscribed- confined to a limited space |
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cis
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to cut, or kill
ex: excise- to cut off |
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cleido
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referring to the clavicle
ex: sternocleidomastoid muscle |
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co
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with, together
ex: cohabitation- living with someone else |
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col
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with
ex: collateral- blood vessels that supply blood with both sides |
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colo
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pertaining to large intestines
ex: colitis- inflammation of the large instestine |
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coll
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gelatin like
ex: collagen- a type of tissue |
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com
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with
ex: comminuted fracture- with more than two pieces |
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con
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with, together
ex: congenital- occurred together with birth |
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contra
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opposite, working against
ex: contraindicated- opposite of what the drug is indicated for |
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cor
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pertaining to the pupils
ex: anisocoria- unequal pupils |
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costo
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pertaining to the ribs
ex: intercostal muscles- between the ribs |
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cranio
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pertaining to the skull
ex: craniocaudal- head and tail of the spine |
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cyro
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refers to cold
ex: cryotherapy- treatment using cold |
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crypto
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meaning hidden, covered
ex: cryptic- hide |
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cubitus
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pertaining to the elbow
ex: antecubital- in front of the elbow |
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cuss
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meaning to shake violently
ex: percuss the chest- tap it firmly |
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cyano
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refers to the color blue
ex: cyanosis- color of blue skin |
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cysto
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refers to a bladder, cyst, sac of fluid
ex: cystitis- bladder inflammation |
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cyto
cyte |
refers to cells
ex: cytotoxic- toxic to cells |
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dactyl
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referring to fingers
ex: dactylology- interpreting for the deaf |
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de
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meaning downward
ex: descending |
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dent
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referring to teeth
ex: dentist |
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derm
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pertaining to the skin
ex: dermatitis- inflammation of the skin |
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di
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meaning twice, double
ex: dissacharide- sucrose is made of two simple sugars |
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dia
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meaning through, across
ex: diarrhea- large flow through you |
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diplo
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meaning double, twin, twice
ex: diplopia- seeing double |
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dips
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pertaining to thirst
ex: polydipsia- thirsty |
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dis
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to free, to undo
ex: dissect- cut apart |
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dorso
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pertaining to the back
ex: dorsiflexion- moving the wrist back |
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dys
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meaning difficult, bad, abnormal
ex: dyspnea- abnormal difficult breathing |
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e
ex |
meaning from, out of
ex: excise- cut out |
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ecto
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refers to outer, outside of
ex: ectopic focus- an abnormal cardiac pacemaker |
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ectomy
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surgical removal
ex: appendectomy- surgical removal of the eppendix |
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ectomee
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the person who has had it
ex: laryngectomee- the person who has had the operation layrngectomy |
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edem
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pertaining to swelling
ex: edema- swelling |
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emia
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pertaining to a condition of blood
ex: hypovolemia- abnormally low blood volume |
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en
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meaning into, in, within
ex: encapsulate- enclose in a container |
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encephalo
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inside the head
ex: viral encephalopathy |
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endo
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meaning inside
ex: endotracheal- a tube that goes inside the trachea |
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entero
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pertaining to the small intestine
ex: gastroenteritis- inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
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epi
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meaning over, upon
ex: epidermis- outermost layer of the skin |
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erytho
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referring to red
ex: erythema- red, flushed skin |
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esthesia
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pertaining to sensations
ex: paresthesia- unusual sensations |
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eti
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meaning the cause
ex: etiology of disease- studying the cause of a disease |
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eu
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meaning good, well, normal
ex: eupnea- normal breathing |
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ex
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meaning out of, away from
ex: excrement- waste material discharged from the body |
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exo
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refers to the outside, outward
ex: exothermic reaction- making outside heat |
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extra
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meaning beyond, on the outside
ex: extraordinary- beyond the norm |
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facil
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to make easy
ex: facilitate- to make easier |
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febr
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refers to fever, feverish
ex: febrile seizures in kids |
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ferent
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meaning to bear, or carry
ex: efferent motor nerves- carry nerve signals from the brain |
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fibro
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pertaining to fiber, filament
ex: fibrillation- change in muscle fiber function |
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form
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referring to shape, form
ex: deformed- abnormally shaped |
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foramen
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a large opening in something
ex: vertebral foramen- opening in the spine for the spinal cord |
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galacto
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one of the sugars in milk
ex: galactose |
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gangli
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knotted, or shaped like a knot
ex: spinal ganglia |
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gangr
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an eating away, or open sore
ex: gangrene |
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gastro
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referring to the stomach
ex: gastroesophageal reflux- heart burn |
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gen
gensis |
to come into being, originate, create
ex: cardiogenic shock- heart in origin |
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genic
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to come into being, create
ex: pathogens- things that cause disease |
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gloss
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referring to the tongue
ex: hypogolssal- tongue muscle |
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glyco
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pertaining to sweet
ex: glycogenolysis- breaking down glycogen |
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gnos
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pertaining to knowledge
ex: diagnosis- made through knowledge |
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gram
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written record, drawing
ex: electrocardiogram- a written record of the hearts electrical activity |
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graph
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the instrument for recording
ex: seismograph- recording earthquakes |
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gyn
gyne |
pertaining to women
ex: gynecologist- one who specializes in women's health |
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hema
hemo hemato |
pertaining to the blood
ex: hematoma- localized swelling filled with blood |
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hemi
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meaning half
ex: hemiparesis- one sided weakness |
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hepato
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pertaining to the liver
ex: hepatitis- inflammation of the liver |
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hetero
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meaning other
ex: heterosexual- sexual with the other sex |
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hidro
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pertaining to sweat
ex: hyperhidrosis- condition of excessive sweating |
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histo
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referring to tissues
ex: histology- study of tissues |
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homeo
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meaning similar, same, not changing
ex: homeostasis- a process that keeps the body's environment constant |
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homo
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pertaining to man
ex: homo sapiens- the kind of man we are |
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hyal
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actually means glass
ex: hyaline cartilage- most abundant cartilage in the body |
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hydro
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refers to water
ex: hydrocephalus- water on the brain |
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hyper
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excessive, beyond normal, a lof of
ex: hyperglycemia- abnormally high blood sugar |
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hypno
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referring to sleep
ex: hypnotic drugs- put you to sleep |
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hypo
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deficient, below normal, a small amount of
ex: hyponatremia- abnormally low sodium levels in the blood |
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hyster
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referring to the uterus
ex: hysterectomy- surgical removal of the uterus |
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iasis
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condition of, as in disease
ex: psoriasis- chronic skin disease with scab like sores |
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iatro
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pertaining to a healer, physician
ex: iatrogenic- physician or paramedic caused injury |
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icle
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little
ex: particle- little part |
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id
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in state of, condition of
ex: gravid- being pregnant |
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idio
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distinct, separate, peculiar to
ex: idiopathic- disease with no know cause |
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il
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negative prefix
ex: illegible- cannot be read |
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ileo
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pertaining to the small intestine
ex: ileum- the last part of the small intestine |
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ilio
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pertaining to the ilium
ex: ilium- largest part of the pelvis |
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im
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negative prefix
ex: immature- not mature |
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in
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meaning in, into
ex: incision- to cut into |
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infra
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meaning beneath, below
ex: infrascapular- beneath the scapula |
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ino
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pertaining to muscle fiber
ex: inotropic- changing the strength of the heart contraction |
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inter
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mean between
ex: interstitial fluid- fluid between the cells |
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intra
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refers to within
ex: intravenous- inserting a needle within a vein |
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intro
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means into
ex: introspection- looking into oneself, one's thoughts and feelings |
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irid
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referring to the iris
ex: iridotomy- surgical incision into the iris |
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isch
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meaning to hold back
ex: ischemia- to hold back blood |
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ismus
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refers to an abnormal condition
ex: strabismus- eyes do not point in the sam direction |
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iso
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means equal, balances, same
ex: isotonic- balanced salt or balanced plasma |
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itis
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inflammation
ex: arthritis- inflammation of the joints |
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juxta
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meaning next to, close proximity
ex: juxtaposition- positioned next to |
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kerato
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pertaining to the cornea
ex: keratotomy- cornea surgery |
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kilo
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meaning one thousand
ex: kilogram- one thousand grams |
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kinesio
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having to do with movement
ex: kinesiology- study of movement |
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labi
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pertaining to the lips
ex: labia majora |
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lacto
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pertaining to milk
ex: lactose- one of the milk sugars |
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laparo
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pertaining to the flank or abdominal wall
ex: laparoscopy- using an edoscope to look inside the abdomen |
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laryngo
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pertaining to the larynx
ex: laryngectomy- surgical removal of the larynx |
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latero
lateral |
pertaining to one side
ex: bilateral- two sided |
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leuko
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referring to white
ex: leukocytes- white blood cells |
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lingo
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pertaining to the tongue
ex: sublingual nitroglycerin |
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lipo
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pertaining to fat
ex: liposuction |
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litho
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pertaining to stones
ex: lithotripsy- using sound to smash kidney stones |
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logo
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to speak, give an account
ex: logistics- an account of things needed |
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lumbo
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pertaining to the lower back
ex: lumbago- pain in the lumbar region of the back |
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lymph
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pertaining to the lymphatic circulatory system
ex: lymph glands |
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lysis
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dissolving, dissolution, destruction
ex: hemolytic- destroys blood |
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macro
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meaning large, enlarged
ex: macro tubing for an IV |
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mal
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meaning bad
ex: grand mal seizure- really bad seizure |
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mammo
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pertaining to the breast region
ex: mammogram |
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mania
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a mental abberration
ex: kleptomania- compulsion to steal |
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mast
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pertaining to the breast
ex: mastectomy- surgical removal of breast cancer |
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meatus
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a small opening at the surface
ex: urethral meatus |
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medi
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pertaining to the middle
ex: mediastinum- dividing wall down the center of the thoracic |
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mega
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meaning large, or enlarged
ex: mega-code- a large problem in cardiac resuscitation |
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melano
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meaning black, or dark in color
ex: melena- black tarry stools |
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meta
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referring to change, transformation
ex: metabolism- the sum of physical and chemical changes or processes by which the body survives |
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metro
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pertaining to the uterus
ex: endometriosis- a condition affecting the inside lining of the uterus |
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micro
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meaning very small
ex: micro tubing for an IV (medical) |
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milli
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pertaining to one thousand
ex: milligram- one thousandth of a gram |
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mono
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meaning single, only, sole
ex: monosaccharide- glucose in single sugar |
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morb
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refers to disease, injury
ex: morbidity- illness or injury |
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morph
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referring to form
ex: morphology- study of form and shape of cells |
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multi
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meaning many/ several
ex: multipara- having multiple children |
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myc
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pertaining to fungus
ex: mycology- the study of fungus |
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myo
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pertaining to muscle
ex: myasthenia- muscle weakness |
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myelo
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marrow, inner channel
ex: myelogram |
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narco
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referring to sleep, numbness
ex: narcotic- something that puts you to sleep |
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naso
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pertaining to the nose
ex: nasopharyngeal airway |
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neo
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meaning new
ex: neosynephrine- nose spray |
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necro
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referring to death
ex: necrosis- condition of dead tissue |
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nephr
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greek for kidney
ex: nephritis- inflammation of the kidneys |
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neuro
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pertaining to nerves
ex: neurology- study of the nervous system |
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noct
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pertaining to the night time
ex: nocturia- getting up at night to urinate |
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nomin
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referring to name
ex: innominate- without name |
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ob
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meaning against, in front of
ex: EOA- Esophageal Obturator Airway |
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oc
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meaning against, in front of
ex: occluded airway |
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oculo
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pertaining to the eye
ex: oculomotor nerve |
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odont
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pertaining to teeth
ex: orthodontist |
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oid
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referring to shape or form
ex: deltoid |
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oligo
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meaning few, scant, deficient
ex: oliguria- scant urine output |
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ology
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the study of
ex: biology- the study of life |
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ologist
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one who studies
ex: pathologist- one who studies disease |
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oma
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meaning swelling, tumor
ex: hematoma- swelling filled with blood |
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opsy
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a viewing
ex: autopsy- postmortem examination of the body |
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opthalmo
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pertaining to the eye
ex: opthalmoscope- what the doctor uses to look into the eye |
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optic
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pertaining to sight or vision
ex: as in optic nerve |
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orchio
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pertaining to the testicles
ex: orchiopexy- surgical fixation of the testicles to correct testicular torsion |
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oro
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pertaining to the mouth
ex: oropharyngeal airway |
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ortho
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meaning straight, normal, correct
ex: orthostatic hypotension- what you get if you get yourself up to fast after staying flat for awhile |
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os
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pertaining to a mouth-like opening
ex: gastrostomy- one who has a mouth-like opening in their abdominal wall for tube feedings directly into the stomach |
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osis
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condition of
ex: acidosis |
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osteo
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pertaining to bones
ex: osteomyelitis- a major concern for open fractures |
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ostomy
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surgically creating a mouth
ex: tracheostomy- surgically creating a round opening in the trachea |
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otomy
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surgically cutting into
ex: tracheotomy- surgically cutting into the trachea |
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oto
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pertaining to the ear
ex: otoscope- what doctors use to look into your ear |
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ovi
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pertaining to eggs
ex: oviduct- part of the fallopian tube the egg travels down |
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palat
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pertaining to the roof of the mouth
ex: palatable- edible |
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pan
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meaning all, entire
ex: pandemic- wide spread epidemic |
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para
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meaning beside, along
ex: paramedic- works beside the doctor |
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paresis
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pertaining to weakness
ex: hemiparesis- one-sided weakness |
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pariet
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pertaining to a wall
ex: parietal pleural membrane- the one lining the wall of the thoracic cavity |
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patho
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pertaining to disease
ex: pathogenic- disease causing |
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pathy
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pertaining to a disease part
ex: osteopathic- deals with disease of bones |
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ped
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pertaining to the foot/ pertaining to children
ex: pedestrian- one who travels by foot/ pediatrics- the science of treating children |
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penia
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meaning abnormal reduction
ex: leukopenia- an abnormally slow white blood cell count |
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peps
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pertaining to digestion
ex: dyspepsia- difficulty with digestion |
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per
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meaning throughout, completely
ex: perfusion- the passage of blood through the vessels |
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peri
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meaning around or surrounding
ex: pericardium- a sack surrounding the heart |
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pexy
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pertaining to surgical fixation
ex: orchiopexy- surgical fixation at the testicle to correct testicular torsion |
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phago
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meaning to eat or swallow
ex: aphagia- unable to swallow |
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pharyng
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pertaining to the throat
ex: pharyngitis- sore throat |
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phas
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pertaining to speech
ex: aphasia- unable to communicate through speech |
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phil
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like, similar, having an affinity for
ex: affiliation- hanging around with those you like |
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phleb
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pertaining to veins
ex: thrombophlebitis- blood clots in the veins |
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phobia
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pertaining to fear
ex: acrophobia- fear of high places |
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phon
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pertaining to sound
ex: aphonia- unable to make sounds |
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phor
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meaning to bear, to carry
ex: diaphoresis- profuse sweating, carrying through |
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physio
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pertaining to nature, natural
ex: physiology- the study of the body's function |
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pilo
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pertaining to hair
ex: pilonidal cyst |
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plasia
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meaning development, formation
ex: hyperplasia of the gums |
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plasty
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referring to surgical repair
ex: balloon angioplasty |
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plegia
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pertaining to paralysis
ex: hemiplegia- one sided paralysis |
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pleuro
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pertaining to the ribs or sides
ex: pleurisy- painful inflammation of pleural membranes |
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pnea
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pertaining to breath
ex: dyspnea- difficulty breathing |
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pneumo-
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pertaining to air or lungs
ex: pneumothorax |
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pod
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pertaining to the foot
ex: podiatrist- specialist care in feet |
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poiesis
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refers to formation
ex: erythropoiesis- refers to red blood cell formation |
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poly
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meaning many, much
ex: polyphagia- excessive hunger/ eating- seen in diabetes |
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post
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pertaining to the rear, behind
ex: posterior |
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pre
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to come before
ex: precursor- something that comes before |
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pro
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to the front, before
ex: prophylaxis- to prevent ahead of time |
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procto
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pertaining to the anus
ex: proctologist- specializes in rectal problems |
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psuedo
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meaning false
ex: psuedo-ephedrine |
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psycho
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pertaining to the mind
ex: psychopath- one who has a disease of the mind |
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ptosis
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abnormal drooping or sagging
ex: ptosis- eyelid droop |
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pulmon
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referring to the lungs
ex: pulmonary |
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pur
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referring to pus
ex: purulent |
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pyo
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refers to pus
ex: pyorrhea- flowing of pus |
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pyro
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pertaining to fire, heat, fever
ex: antipyretic- aspirin lowers a fever |
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quadri
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referring to four
ex: quadriplegia- four limb are paralyzed |
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radio
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referring to a ray or radiation
ex: radiology- the study of radioactive substances |
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re
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meaning return, again, back, against
ex: recurrence- to occur again |
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renal
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latin for kidney
ex: adrenaline- a substance secreted above the kidneys |
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retro
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meaning located behind
ex: retroperitoneal- the kidneys are located behind the peritoneum |
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rhino
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pertaining to the nose
ex: rhinorrhea- runny nose |
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rrhage
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pertaining to abnormal discharge
ex: hemorrhage- abnormal discharge of blood |
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rrhea
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pertaining to abnormal discharge or flow
ex: diarrhea- abnormal amount of flow through the intestines |
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sanguin
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latin for blood
ex: exsanguinate- to bleed out |
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schizo
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meaning to split
ex: schizophrenia- split personality |
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sclero
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pertaining to hardened
ex: arteriosclerosis- condition of hardening of the arteries |
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scolio
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meaning twisted, crooked, bent
ex: scoliosis- sideward curving of the spine |
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scope
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to look at, or observe
ex: laryngoscope- scope out/ examine the larynx |
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sect
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meaning cut
ex: bisect- cut into two |
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semi
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referring to one-half, partly
ex: semiconscious |
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septo
seps |
pertaining to infection
ex: aseptic- without infection |
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somato
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pertaining to the body
ex: psychosomatic- diseased relate to mind caused disease |
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sono
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pertaining to sound
ex: sonogram- using sound waves to make recording or picture of the inside of the body |
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sphygmo
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pertaining to the pulse
ex: sphygmomanometer- blood pressure cuff that counts pulse waves of blood |
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stasis
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refers to stopping, controlling
ex: hemostasis- to stop blood flow |
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steno
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refers to narrowing or constricting
ex: aortic stenosis- narrowing or constricting of the aorta |
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stetho
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pertaining to the chest
ex: stethoscope- listens to the chest |
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stheno
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pertaining to strength
ex: myasthenia- muscular weakness |
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stomy
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surgically creating a new opening
ex: tracheostomy |
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sub
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meaning under, beneath
ex: subclavian- beneath the clavicle |
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super
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meaning above, excess
ex: superficial- lying on or near the surface |
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supra
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meaning above or over
ex: supraclavicular- above the clavicle |
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sym
syn |
joined together with
ex: syndrome- set of symptoms that occur together |
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tachy
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pertaining to speed, rapid
ex: tachycardia- abnormally rapid hearth rate |
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tact
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meaning to touch
ex: tactile- referring to touching |
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taxia
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pertaining to order or arrangement
ex: ataxia- having no order |
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tel
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pertaining to distance
ex: telescope- for seeing distances |
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thermo
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pertaining to heat
ex: thermogenesis- process of creating heat |
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thoraco
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referring to the chest area
ex: thoracic spine- behind the chest |
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thrombo
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pertaining to blood clots
ex: thrombophlebitis- inflammation of a vein with clot formation |
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tome
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surgical instrument for cutting
ex: dermatome- used to get skin grafts |
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tomy
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surgical operation involving cutting
ex: tracheostomy- surgical cut in the throat |
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topo
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referring to a place
ex: ectopic- outside the normal place |
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trans
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meaning through, across, beyond
ex: transverse fracture- straight across the bone |
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tri
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pertaining to three
ex: trimester: period of three months |
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tripsy
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refers to surgically crushing
ex: lithotripsy- crushing kidney stones |
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troph
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pertaining to nourishment, growth
ex: atrophy- not enough nourishment to survive |
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tropic
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referring to change
ex: chronotropic drugs- change the speed of the heart |
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ultra
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meaning beyond, in excess
ex: ultrasonic- beyond the audible sound range |
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un
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meaning not, reversal, back
ex: unenforceable- not enforceable |
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uni
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meaning one
ex: unilateral- only affecting one side |
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uria
uro |
pertaining to urine
ex: polyuria- making lots of urine |
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varic
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referring to dilated vein
ex: varicose veins-dilated veins |
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vas
vaso |
referring to a duct, or vessel
ex: vasodilatoe |
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ventro
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referring to belly side, or cavity
ex: ventral surface |
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vesic
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referring to vessel or bladder
ex: vesicle- small fluid filled blister |
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viscero
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pertaining to internal organs
ex: eviscerate- bring internal organs to the outside |
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xantho
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pertaining to yellow
ex: caffeine is considered a xanthine diuretic- makes your pee yellow |
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xero
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meaning dry
ex: xerox- dry copier |
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zo
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pertaining to animal life
ex: zoology |
