Chapter 1: Introduction To Medical Terminology Word Parts Flashcards
1
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-algia
A
pain, suffering
2
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dys-
A
bad, difficult, or painful
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
