Chapter 1 - Basic Word Structure Flashcards
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-emia
A
blood condition
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-ia
A
condition
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-ic
A
pertaining to
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-ism
A
condition, process
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a
an
A
no
not
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ac
A
pertaining to
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adenitis
A
inflammation of gland
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adeno
A
gland
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adenoid
A
mass of soft tissue behind the nasal cavity

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adenoma
A
tumor of gland,
benign
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al
A
pertaining to
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-al
A
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
A
front
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apex
A
pointed end of organ
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arthr
A
joint
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arthralgia
A
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
A
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
good
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bi
life
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biology
study of life
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biopsy
life
viewing
=living tissue removed and viewed under microscope
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broncho
bronchial tubes
from windpipe to lungs
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bursa
sac of fluid near joint
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calculus
stone
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carcino
cancerous
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carcinoma
cancerous tumor
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cardi
heart
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cardiac
heart
ac = pertaining to
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cardiology
study of the heart
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cellulitis
bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin
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cephal
head
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cephalic presentation
when an infant is born with head delivered first
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cerebr
cerebrum, largest part of brain
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
and symptoms
disorder of blood vessel in cerebrum
=stroke
symptoms: aphasia, paralysis, weakness
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cervic
neck of the body
\*cervical can mean neck or uterine cervix
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1circumduction
move a limb in a circular manner
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colo
large intestine
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constitutes
x constitutes y
x = smaller components
y = large category
G1, S, G2 phase constitutes interphase
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corpus
body
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cortex
outer part of organ
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crin
to secrete
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cutaneous
related to skin
| (derm)
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cyst
urinary bladder
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cystolithotomy
urologic procedure to remove one or more bladder/kidney stones
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cystoscope
instrument to visually examine urinary bladder
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cyt
cell
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cyte
cell
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cytology
study of individual cells
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degenerative
gradually getting worse
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dentition
character/makeup of a set of teeth
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derm
skin
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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dermatology
study of the skin
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dia
complete
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diagnosis
complete knowledge gained after testing and examining the patient
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dys
bad, painful
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dysentery
infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces
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dyspepsia
indigestion
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ectomy
cutting out
excision
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electrocardiogram
electricity
heart
record
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electroencephalogram (EEG)
can determine seizures (e.g. epilepsy)
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encephalo
brain
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endo
endocrine gland
/
inside, internal
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endocardium
thin, smooth membrane which lines the inside of the heart and valves
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endocrinology
study of the endocrine glands
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enter
intestines
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enteritis
inflammation of the intestines
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erythro
red
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erythrocyte
red blood cell
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eversion
turning inside-out
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exo
outside
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exocrine glands
secrete substances outside the body
sweat, tears, mammary glands
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exophthalmos
bulging of eyes,
caused by hyperthyroidism
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exploratory laparotomy
making large incision in abdominal wall to inspect organs for evidence of disease
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fibrothorax
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
group of nerve cells
benign cyst near joint
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gastrectomy
portion of stomach getting removed
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gastric
stomach
ic = pertaining to
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach & intestines
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gastroenterology
stomach
intestines
study of
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gastroscope
instrument to visually examine stomach
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globin
protein
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glyc
sugar
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gnos
knowledge
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gram
record
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groin
사타구니
inguin
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gynec
woman, female
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gynecology
study of women and women's diseases
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hema
Blood
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hematology
study of blood
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hematoma
mass/swelling containing blood
bruise
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hepat
liver
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hepatitis
inflammation of liver
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hepatoma
cancerous tumor of liver
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hyper
excessive, more than normal
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hyperglycemia
too much sugar
sign of diabete mellitus
mellitus = sweet
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hyperthyroidism
symptoms
graves disease
thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine
sweting, swelling of tissue behind eyes (bulging)
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hypo
below, less than normal
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hypoglycemia
too much insulin in blood
symptoms: weakness, headache, hunger
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infra
below
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infra
below, beneath, INFERIOR to
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inguin
groin
사타구니
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ist
specialist
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itis
inflammation
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lapar
abdomen
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laparoscope
surgical procedure that examines inside of the abdomen
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laparoscopy
procedures done through insertions in the abdomen
(e.g. viewing organs, tying fallopian tube)
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leucotomy
surgical cutting of white nerve fibers within the brain
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leuk
white
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leukemia
large numbers of immature, cancerous cells found in bloodstream and bone marrow
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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leukocytosis
increase in normal WBC numbers
| (in response to infection)
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logist
specialist in the study of
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logy
study of
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loin
waist/lumbar
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lumbar puncture
surgical perforation in lumbar membrane
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lumbar
waist
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malignant
bad
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malocclusion
imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed
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myositis
inflammation of muscles
painful or aching muscles
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nephr
kidney
| (ren- is also kidney)
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nephr
kidney
| (ren is also kidney)
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nephrectomy
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nephrology
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nephrosis
various forms of kidney disease
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neur
nerve
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neuralgia
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neuritis
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neurology
study of nerves, brain, spinal cord
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neurotomy
surgical cutting of a nerve
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obstetrics
care of pregnant women and delivery of fetus
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oma
mass, tumor
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onc
tumor
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oncology
study of tumors
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ophthalmology
study of the eye
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ophthalmoscope
instrument to view outer and inner areas of eyes
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opsy
viewing
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osis
abnormal condition
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osteitis
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osteo
bone
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osteoarthritis
thinning, loss of cartilage
when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates
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osteotomy
incision of bone
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path
disease
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pathologist
doctor who views biopsy samples to make diagnosis
examines dead body
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pathology
study of disease
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pectoralis major
"pecs" - muscles that help you move your shoulder
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pediatrist
페다야트리스트
specialist in the care of babies
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pediatrist
페다야트리스트
specialist in the care of babies
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peri
surrounding
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pericardium
double membrane surrounding the heart
holds the heart in place and helps it work properly
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pneumonitis
inflammation of lung tissue
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pro
before, forward
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prognosis
prediction made after diagnosis
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pronation
rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces downwards or inwards
cf. supination

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prostate gland
exocrine gland
located in front of the urinary bladder
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psych
mind
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psychology
study of mind, mental disorders
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psychosis
abnormal condition of mind
hallucinations, delusions
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re
back
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ren
kidney
| (neph is also kidney)
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resection
removing organs by 'trimming'
cutting back
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retro
behind
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retrogastric
behind
stomach
pertaining to
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retrogastric
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rheumatology
study of joint diseases
| (rheu = watery discharge)
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rhin
nose
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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sarc
flesh
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sarcoma
fleshy tumor
cancerous tumors that grow from connective tissues (muscle, fat, bone, cartilage)
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scope
instrument to visually examine
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scopy
process of visual examination
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section
cutting into an organ
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sis
state of
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stratum
layer
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sub
below, under
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subcutaneous
below the skin
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subgastric
below
stomach
pertaining to
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subhepatic
under the liver
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supination
rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward
cf. pronation

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thromb
clotting
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thrombocyte
platelet
small cell that helpds bllod clot
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thrombosis
formation of thrombus (blood clot)
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thrombus
blood clot
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tomy
process of cutting into
incision
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trans
across, through
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transdermal
through the skin
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transgastric
across
stomach
pertaining to
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transurethral
performed via the urethra
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tunica
enveloping membrane, lining organs, body tissue, blood vessels
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TURP
Transurethral resection of the prostate gland
procedure removing benign growth of prostate gland
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type 1 diabetes
lack insulin
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type 2 diabetes
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ungu
nail
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urolithiasis
kidney stones
made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys
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urology
study of the urinary tract
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varix
enlarged, swollen vein
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vascular
pertaining to blood vessels
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vasectomy
surgical removal of vas deferens
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vertebra
backbone
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cranio
skull
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epitheli
skin, surface tissue
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larynx
voice box
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phargyng
passage for food in mouth and air from nose
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poster
backm behind
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radi
x-ray
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thorac
chest
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tracheotomy
procedure performed to open trachea