Chapter 1 Word Parts Flashcards by Tea Pegues | Brainscape

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-Algia

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pain, suffering

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Dys-

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bad, difficult, or painful

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-ectomy

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surgically remove, cutting out

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hyper-

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excessive, increased

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hypo-

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deficient, decreased

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-itis

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inflammation

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-osis

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abnormal condition or disease

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-ostomy

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surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhage

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bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge

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-rraphy

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surgical suturing

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-rrhea

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flow, discharge

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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-arterio

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artery

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-arthero

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plaque or fatty substance

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arthro-

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joint

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myco-

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fungus

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myelo-

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bone marrow or spinal cord

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myo-

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muscle

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pyelo-

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renal pelvis, apart of kidneys

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pyo-

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pus

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pyro

A

fever or fire