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A and B Word Parts Flashcards

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ab

Abduction

A

From, away

Moving of limb away from the body
Abduction of legs- spreading legs

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a, an

Anaerobic

A

Without, lack of

Not requiring oxygen

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Able

Curable

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Capable of

Capable of being cured

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ac, ic

Cardiac
Pediatric

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Pertaining to

Pertaining to heart
Pertaining to children’s health

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acr(o)

Acromegaly

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Extremities (arm and legs)

A disorder of growth where there is an enlargement of the extremities of the skeleton caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone

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Aden

Adenoids

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Gland, glandular

Masses of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose

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adren

Adrenaline

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Adrenal gland

A substance produced by the adrenal gland

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Ad

A

To, towards, near

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Aer

Aerobic

A

Air

Oxygen requiring

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al

Oral

A

Like, similar, pertaining to

Pertaining to the mouth

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Alba

Albino

A

White

A person with albinism

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alges (i, ia)

A

Pain

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Algia

Neuralgia

A

Pain

Nerve pain

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ambi

Ambidextrous

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Both, both sides

Able to use both hands equally

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an (o,us)

Anus

A

Anus

Opening to the rectum

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Angi

Angiogram

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Vessel

A radiogram of blood vessels using contrast medium

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Ankyl

Ankylosis

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Crooked, looped, immovable, fixed

Stiffness or fusion of a joint

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Ante (ro)

Anterior

A

Before, in front of, ahead

The front as opposed to the posterior

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Anti

Antidepressants

A

Against

Medications used to treat depression

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Append

A

Appendix

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arter

A

Artery

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Arthr (o)

Arthritis

A

Joint

Inflammation of the joint

22
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ase

Lactase
Sucrase

A

Enzyme

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asis

A

Condition of

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Asthenia

myasthenia

A

Weakness, lack of strength

Loss of muscle strength

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Ather

A

Fatty lipid

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Audi

Audiology

A

Sound, hearing

Study of hearing

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aur

Auricle

A

Ear

The projecting part of the ear also called the pinna

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auto

Autoimmune

A

Self

When the immune system attacks itself

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bi

Bilateral

A

Twice, double, both

Both sides of the body

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Bio

Biology

A

Life

Study of living organisms or life

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blast

Myeoblast

A

Germ/ embryonic cell

Embryonic form of a blood cell found in the bone marrow

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blephar (o)

Blepharitis

A

Eyelid

Inflammation of the eyelid

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Brachi

Brachial artery

A

Arm

Artery in the arm

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brachy

Brachycephaly

A

Short

A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back

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Brady

Bradycardia

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Slow

Slow heart rate less than 60 beats per minute

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bronch (i, o)

Bronchitis

A

Air tubes in lung

Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi

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bucc

Buccal mucosa

A

Cheek

The inner lining of cheeks and lips

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