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Chapter 1 - Basic Word Structure Flashcards

1
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-emia

A

blood condition

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-ia

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condition

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-ic

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pertaining to

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-ism

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condition, process

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a

an

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no

not

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ac

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pertaining to

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adenitis

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inflammation of gland

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adeno

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gland

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adenoid

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mass of soft tissue behind the nasal cavity

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adenoma

A

tumor of gland,

benign

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al

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pertaining to

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-al

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pertaining to

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algia

A

pain

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anemia

A

decrease in RBC numbers

or ability to carry O2 due to lowered hemoglobin

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antero

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front

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apex

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pointed end of organ

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arthr

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joint

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arthralgia

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joint stiffness

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arthritis

A

inflammation of joint

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arthrogram

A

x-ray record of a joint

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arthroscopy

A

procedure used to diagnose and treat problems with joints

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aut

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self

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autopsy

A

examining dead body with one’s own eyes

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axillary gland

A

lymph nodes in armpit

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benign

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good

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bi

A

life

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biology

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study of life

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biopsy

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life
viewing
=living tissue removed and viewed under microscope

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broncho

A

bronchial tubes

from windpipe to lungs

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bursa

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sac of fluid near joint

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calculus

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stone

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carcino

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cancerous

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carcinoma

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cancerous tumor

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cardi

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heart

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cardiac

A

heart
ac = pertaining to

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cardiology

A

study of the heart

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cellulitis

A

bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin

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cephal

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head

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cephalic presentation

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when an infant is born with head delivered first

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cerebr

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cerebrum, largest part of brain

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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

and symptoms

A

disorder of blood vessel in cerebrum

=stroke

symptoms: aphasia, paralysis, weakness

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cervic

A

neck of the body

*cervical can mean neck or uterine cervix

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1circumduction

A

move a limb in a circular manner

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colo

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large intestine

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constitutes

A

x constitutes y

x = smaller components

y = large category

G1, S, G2 phase constitutes interphase

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corpus

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body

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cortex

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outer part of organ

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crin

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to secrete

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cutaneous

A

related to skin

(derm)

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cyst

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urinary bladder

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cystolithotomy

A

urologic procedure to remove one or more bladder/kidney stones

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cystoscope

A

instrument to visually examine urinary bladder

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cyt

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cell

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cyte

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cell

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cytology

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study of individual cells

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degenerative

A

gradually getting worse

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dentition

A

character/makeup of a set of teeth

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derm

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skin

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatology

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study of the skin

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dia

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complete

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diagnosis

A

complete knowledge gained after testing and examining the patient

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dys

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bad, painful

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dysentery

A

infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces

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dyspepsia

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indigestion

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ectomy

A

cutting out

excision

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electrocardiogram

A

electricity
heart
record

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electroencephalogram (EEG)

A

can determine seizures (e.g. epilepsy)

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encephalo

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brain

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endo

A

endocrine gland

/

inside, internal

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endocardium

A

thin, smooth membrane which lines the inside of the heart and valves

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endocrinology

A

study of the endocrine glands

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enter

A

intestines

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enteritis

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inflammation of the intestines

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erythro

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red

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erythrocyte

A

red blood cell

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eversion

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turning inside-out

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exo

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outside

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exocrine glands

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secrete substances outside the body

sweat, tears, mammary glands

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exophthalmos

A

bulging of eyes,

caused by hyperthyroidism

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81
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exploratory laparotomy

A

making large incision in abdominal wall to inspect organs for evidence of disease

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fibrothorax

A

severe scarring (fibrosis)

accumulation of fibrous tissue

fusion of the layers of the pleural space surrounding the lungs

=> causes undrained pleural fluid.

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ganglion

A

group of nerve cells

benign cyst near joint

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gastrectomy

A

portion of stomach getting removed

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gastric

A

stomach
ic = pertaining to

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach & intestines

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gastroenterology

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stomach

intestines

study of

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gastroscope

A

instrument to visually examine stomach

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globin

A

protein

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glyc

A

sugar

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gnos

A

knowledge

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gram

A

record

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groin

A

사타구니

inguin

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gynec

A

woman, female

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gynecology

A

study of women and women’s diseases

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hema

A

Blood

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hematology

A

study of blood

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hematoma

A

mass/swelling containing blood

bruise

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hepat

A

liver

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hepatitis

A

inflammation of liver

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hepatoma

A

cancerous tumor of liver

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hyper

A

excessive, more than normal

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hyperglycemia

A

too much sugar

sign of diabete mellitus

mellitus = sweet

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hyperthyroidism

symptoms

A

graves disease

thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine

sweting, swelling of tissue behind eyes (bulging)

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hypo

A

below, less than normal

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hypoglycemia

A

too much insulin in blood

symptoms: weakness, headache, hunger

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infra

A

below

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infra

A

below, beneath, INFERIOR to

109
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inguin

A

groin

사타구니

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ist

A

specialist

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itis

A

inflammation

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lapar

A

abdomen

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laparoscope

A

surgical procedure that examines inside of the abdomen

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laparoscopy

A

procedures done through insertions in the abdomen

(e.g. viewing organs, tying fallopian tube)

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leucotomy

A

surgical cutting of white nerve fibers within the brain

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leuk

A

white

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leukemia

A

large numbers of immature, cancerous cells found in bloodstream and bone marrow

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leukocyte

A

white blood cell

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leukocytosis

A

increase in normal WBC numbers

(in response to infection)

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logist

A

specialist in the study of

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logy

A

study of

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loin

A

waist/lumbar

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lumbar puncture

A

surgical perforation in lumbar membrane

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lumbar

A

waist

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malignant

A

bad

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malocclusion

A

imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed

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myositis

A

inflammation of muscles

painful or aching muscles

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nephr

A

kidney

(ren- is also kidney)

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nephr

A

kidney

(ren is also kidney)

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nephrectomy

A
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nephrology

A
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nephrosis

A

various forms of kidney disease

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neur

A

nerve

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neuralgia

A
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neuritis

A
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neurology

A

study of nerves, brain, spinal cord

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neurotomy

A

surgical cutting of a nerve

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obstetrics

A

care of pregnant women and delivery of fetus

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oma

A

mass, tumor

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onc

A

tumor

141
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oncology

A

study of tumors

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ophthalmology

A

study of the eye

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ophthalmoscope

A

instrument to view outer and inner areas of eyes

144
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opsy

A

viewing

145
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osis

A

abnormal condition

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osteitis

A
147
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osteo

A

bone

148
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osteoarthritis

A

thinning, loss of cartilage

when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates

149
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osteotomy

A

incision of bone

150
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path

A

disease

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pathologist

A

doctor who views biopsy samples to make diagnosis

examines dead body

152
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pathology

A

study of disease

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pectoralis major

A

“pecs” - muscles that help you move your shoulder

154
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pediatrist

A

페다야트리스트

specialist in the care of babies

155
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pediatrist

A

페다야트리스트

specialist in the care of babies

156
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peri

A

surrounding

157
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pericardium

A

double membrane surrounding the heart

holds the heart in place and helps it work properly

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pneumonitis

A

inflammation of lung tissue

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pro

A

before, forward

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prognosis

A

prediction made after diagnosis

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pronation

A

rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces downwards or inwards

cf. supination

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prostate gland

A

exocrine gland

located in front of the urinary bladder

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psych

A

mind

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psychology

A

study of mind, mental disorders

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psychosis

A

abnormal condition of mind

hallucinations, delusions

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re

A

back

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ren

A

kidney

(neph is also kidney)

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resection

A

removing organs by ‘trimming’

cutting back

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retro

A

behind

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retrogastric

A

behind
stomach
pertaining to

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retrogastric

A
172
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rheumatology

A

study of joint diseases

(rheu = watery discharge)

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rhin

A

nose

174
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rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nose

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sarc

A

flesh

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sarcoma

A

fleshy tumor

cancerous tumors that grow from connective tissues (muscle, fat, bone, cartilage)

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scope

A

instrument to visually examine

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scopy

A

process of visual examination

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section

A

cutting into an organ

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sis

A

state of

181
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stratum

A

layer

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sub

A

below, under

183
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subcutaneous

A

below the skin

184
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subgastric

A

below
stomach
pertaining to

185
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subhepatic

A

under the liver

186
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supination

A

rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward

cf. pronation

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thromb

A

clotting

188
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thrombocyte

A

platelet

small cell that helpds bllod clot

189
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thrombosis

A

formation of thrombus (blood clot)

190
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thrombus

A

blood clot

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tomy

A

process of cutting into

incision

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trans

A

across, through

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transdermal

A

through the skin

194
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transgastric

A

across
stomach
pertaining to

195
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transurethral

A

performed via the urethra

196
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tunica

A

enveloping membrane, lining organs, body tissue, blood vessels

197
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TURP

A

Transurethral resection of the prostate gland

procedure removing benign growth of prostate gland

198
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type 1 diabetes

A

lack insulin

199
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type 2 diabetes

A
200
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ungu

A

nail

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urolithiasis

A

kidney stones

made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys

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urology

A

study of the urinary tract

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varix

A

enlarged, swollen vein

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vascular

A

pertaining to blood vessels

205
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vasectomy

A

surgical removal of vas deferens

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vertebra

A

backbone

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cranio

A

skull

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epitheli

A

skin, surface tissue

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larynx

A

voice box

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A
211
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phargyng

A

passage for food in mouth and air from nose

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poster

A

backm behind

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radi

A

x-ray

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thorac

A

chest

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tracheotomy

A

procedure performed to open trachea

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