Chapter 1 Terminology Flashcards

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prefix

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beginning of the word

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root

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foundation of the term

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suffix

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word ending

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combining vowel

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vowel (usually O) that links the root to the suffix or root to another root

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combining form

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combination of the root and the combining vowel

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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leukocyte

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white blood cell

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hyperglycemia

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high blood sugar (associated with diabetes)

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urologist vs nephrologist

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urologist is the surgeon, nephrologist (non surgical) diagnoses and treats disorders of kidneys

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chronic

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pertaining to over a long period of time

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