B - Medical Terminology - Prefixes, Suffixes, Combining Form Flashcards

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bacteri/o-

A

bacteria; bacterium

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balan/o-

A

glans clitoridis; glans penis (head)

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3
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bar/o-

A

weight; pressure

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4
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bas/o-

A

base (pH)

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5
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basi/o-

A

base; foundation

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bi-
bis-

A

two; double; twice

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7
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bili-

A

bile

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bilirubin/o-

A

bilirubin

yellow substance created when breaking down old red blood cells

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bio-

A

life

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10
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blast-
-blast

A

bud; embryonic stage of development

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blenn/o-

A

mucus

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12
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blephar/o-

A

eyelid

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13
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brachio-

A

arm

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brachy-

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short

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brady-

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slow

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brom/o-

A

bromine

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bronch/i-
bronch/o-

A

airway

18
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bronchiol/o-

A

bronchiole

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bol/o-

A

cast, throw

20
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bucc/o-

A

cheek

21
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burs/o-

A

pouch

sac for cushioning in bones