Chapter 1 Terminology Flashcards
1
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prefix
A
beginning of the word
2
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root
A
foundation of the term
3
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suffix
A
word ending
4
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combining vowel
A
vowel (usually O) that links the root to the suffix or root to another root
5
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combining form
A
combination of the root and the combining vowel
6
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erythrocyte
A
red blood cell
7
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leukocyte
A
white blood cell
8
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hyperglycemia
A
high blood sugar (associated with diabetes)
9
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urologist vs nephrologist
A
urologist is the surgeon, nephrologist (non surgical) diagnoses and treats disorders of kidneys
10
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chronic
A
pertaining to over a long period of time
