Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology Flashcards
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-algia
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(pain, suffering)
2
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-dynia
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(pain)
3
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-ectomy
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(surgical removal, cutting out)
4
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-gram
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(picture or record)
5
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hyper-
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(excessive, increased)
6
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hypo-
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(deficient, decreased)
7
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-itis
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(inflammation)
8
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-osis
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(abnormal condition or disease)
9
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-ostomy
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(the surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface)
10
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pre-
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(before, in front of)
11
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-plasty
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(surgical repair)
12
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-rrhage
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(bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge)
13
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-rrhaphy
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(surgical suturing)
14
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-rrhea
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(flow or discharge)
15
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-sclerosis
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(abnormal hardening)
