Ch.4 Prefixes, Suffixes, Disease&Disorder Terms Built from WP Flashcards by Corrie Lothrop

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Prefix: epi-

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on, upon, over

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Prefix: intra-

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within

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Prefix: para-

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beside, beyond, around, abnormal

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Prefix: per-

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through

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Prefix: sub-

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under, below

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Prefix: trans-

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through, across, beyond

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Suffix: -a

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noun suffix, no meaning

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Suffix: -coccus (pl. cocci)

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berry-shaped (form of bacteria)

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Suffix: -ectomy

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excision or surgical removal

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Suffix: -ia

A

diseased or abnormal state, condition of

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Suffix: -itis

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inflammation

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Suffix: -malacia

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softening

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Suffix: -opsy

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view of, viewing

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Suffix: -phagia

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eating or swallowing

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Suffix: -plasty

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surgical repair

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Suffix: -rrhea

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flow, discharge

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Suffix: -tome

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instrument used to cut

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dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

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dermatoconiosis

A

abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust

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dermatofibroma

A

fibrous tumor of the skin

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hidradenitis

A

inflammation of a sweat gland

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leiodermia

A

condition of smooth skin

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leukodermia

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white skin (white patches caused by depigmentation)

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onychocryptosis

A

abnormal condition of a hidden nail (ingrown nail)

onychomalacia

softening of the nails

onychomycosis

abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails

onychophagia

eating the nails (biting nails)

pachyderma

thickening of the skin

paronychia

diseased state around the nail

seborrhea

discharge of sebum (excessive)

trichomycosis

abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair

xeroderma

dry skin