Chapter 1: Introduction to Med Term (word parts, suffixes, prefixes) Flashcards
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-algia
A
pain, suffering
2
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dys-
A
bad, painful, difficult
3
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-ectomy
A
surgical removal, cutting out
4
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hyper-
A
excessive, increased
5
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hypo-
A
deficient, decreased
6
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-itis
A
inflammation
7
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-osis
A
abnormal condition, disease
8
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-ostomy
A
the surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface
9
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-otomy
A
cutting, surgical incision
10
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-plasty
A
surgical repair
11
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-rrhage
A
bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge
12
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-rrhaphy
A
surgical suturing
13
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-rrhea
A
flow, discharge
14
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-rrhexis
A
rupture
15
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-sclerosis
A
abnormal hardening
