Chap 14, Lymphatic and Immune Systems, Combining Forms, Prefixes & Suffixes Flashcards
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immun/o
A
protection
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lymph/o
A
lymph
3
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lymphaden/o
A
lymph node (gland)
4
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splen/o
A
spleen
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thym/o
A
thymus gland
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tox/o
A
poison
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ana-
A
again, anew
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inter-
A
between
9
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axill/o
A
armpit
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cervic/o
A
neck; cervix (neck of uterus)
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inguin/o
A
groin
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auto-
A
self; own
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hyper-
A
above; excessive
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retro-
A
behind; back; backward
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-cytosis
A
condition of cells; slight increase in numbers
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-edema
A
swelling
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-globulin
A
protein
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-megaly
A
enlargement
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-oid
A
resembling; originating from
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-oma
A
tumor; mass; fluid collection
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-pathy
A
disease; emotion
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-penia
A
deficiency
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-phylaxis
A
protection
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-poiesis
A
formation
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-stitial
A
pert. to standing or positioned
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-suppression
A
stopping