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23 Cards in this Set
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orthos
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straight or correct
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orthopedist
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straightens children (and others)
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odontos
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tooth
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kardia
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heart
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cardiac
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refers to heart malfunction
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cardiograph
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equipment that takes cardiogram
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neuron
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nerve
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neuralgia
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acute pain along nerves
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neuritis
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inflammation of nerves
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-itis
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Suffix meaning inflammation
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neurotic (also noun)
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person suffering from neurosis
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psychosis
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full-blown mental disorder
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psychotic (also noun)
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lost contact with reality as most perceive it
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geriatrics
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speciality dealing with medical needs of th elderly.
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paidos
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child
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orthodontist
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specialist who straightens teeth
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logos
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science
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algos
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pain
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-osis
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suffix meaning abnormal or diseased
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neurosis
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illness where patient uses excessive energy for unproductive purposes.
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psyche
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spirit, soul, mind
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iatreia
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medical healing
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geras
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old age
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