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1
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cell

full word 🟫

A

the smallest unit of the body capable of independent existence

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conception

full word 🟫

A

fertilization of the egg by sperm to form a zygote

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cytology

full word 🟫

A

study of the cell

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cytologist

full word 🟫

A

specialist in the structure, chemistry, and pathology of the cell

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-logy

suffix 🟦

A

study of

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cyt/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

A

cell

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-logist

suffix 🟦

A

one who studies

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fertilization

full word 🟫

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union of a male sperm and a female egg

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fertilize

full word 🟫

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penetration of the egg by sperm

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in vitro

full word 🟫

A

combining a sperm and eggs in a laboratory dish and placing resulting embryos inside a uterus

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-ation

suffix 🟦

A

process

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fertiliz-

root 🟥

A

to make fruitful

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organ

full word 🟫

A

structure with specific functions in a body

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organelle

full word 🟫

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part of a cell having specialized functions

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organism

full word 🟫

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any whole living, individual plant or animal

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-elle

suffix 🟦

A

small

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17
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-ism

suffix 🟦

A

condition, process

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organ-

root 🟥

A

organ

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tissue

full word 🟫

A

collection of similar cells

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zygote

full word 🟫

A

cell resulting froom the union of sperm and egg

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anabolism

full word 🟫

A

the buildup of complex substances in the cell from simpler ones as a part of metabolism

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anabol-

root 🟥

A

build up

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catabolism

full word 🟫

A

the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones as a part of metabolism

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catabol-

root 🟥

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break down

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chromosome

full word 🟫

A

body in the nucleus that contains DNA and genes

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-some

suffix 🟦

A

body

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27
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chrom/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

A

color

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28
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cytoplasam

full word 🟫

A

clear, gelantinous substance that forms the substance of a cell (except for the nucleus)

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-plasam

suffix 🟦

A

something formed

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30
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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

full word 🟫

A

source of hereditary characteristics found in chromosomes

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31
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electrolyte

full word 🟫

A

substance that, when dissolved in a suitable medium, form electricall charged particles

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32
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-lyte

suffix 🟦

A

soluble

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33
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electr/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

A

electricity

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34
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hormone

full word 🟫

A

chemical formed in one tissue or organ and carried by the blood to stimulate or inhibit a function of another tissue or organ

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hormonal

full word 🟫

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pertaining to a hormone

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36
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-al

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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37
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hormon

root 🟥

A

hormone

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38
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intracellular

full word 🟫

A

within the cell

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39
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-ar

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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40
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intra

prefix 🟩

A

within

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41
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-cellul-

root 🟥

A

small cell

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42
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lipid

full word 🟫

A

general term for all types of fatty compounds

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membrane

full word 🟫

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thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity

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44
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membranous

full word 🟫

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pertaining to a membrane

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45
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-ous

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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46
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membran

root 🟥

A

cover, skin

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47
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metabolism

full word 🟫

A

the constantly changing physical and chemical processes occuring in the cell that are the sum of anabolism and catabolism

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48
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metabolic

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to metabolism

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49
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metabol-

root 🟥

A

change

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50
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-ic

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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51
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mitochondria (mitochondrion, sg)

full word 🟫

A

organelles that generate, store, and release energy for cell activites

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-ion

suffix 🟦

A

condition

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53
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-ia

suffix 🟦

A

condition

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54
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mit/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

A

thread

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55
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chondr-

root 🟥

A

granule

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56
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nucleolus

full word 🟫

A

small mass within the nucleus

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57
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-lus

suffix 🟦

A

small

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58
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nucle/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

A

nucleus

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nucleus

full word 🟫

A

functional center of a cell or structure

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60
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nuclear

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to a nucleus

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61
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protein

full word 🟫

A

class of food substances based on amino acids

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62
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ribonucleic acid

full word 🟫

A

the information carrier from DNA in the nucleus to an organelle to produce protein molecules

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63
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steroid

full word 🟫

A

large family of chemical substances found in many drugs, horomones, and body components

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64
Q

-oid

suffix 🟦

A

resembling

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65
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ster-

root 🟥

A

solid

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66
Q

ribo

prefix 🟩

A

from ribosee, a sugar

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67
Q

arthroscopy

full word 🟫

A

visual examination of the interior of a joint

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68
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connective tissue

full word 🟫

A

the supporting tissue of the body

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69
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cruciate

full word 🟫

A

shaped like a cross

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70
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graft

full word 🟫

A

transplantation of living tissue

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71
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histology

full word 🟫

A

study of the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs

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histologist

full word 🟫

A

specialist in the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs

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ligament

full word 🟫

A

band of fibrous tissue connecting two structures

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74
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meniscus

full word 🟫

A

disc of cartilage between the bones of a joint

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75
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muscle

full word 🟫

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a tissue consisting of contractile cells

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patella (patellae, pl)

full word 🟫

A

thin, circular bone embedded in the patellar tendon in the front of the knee joint

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patellar

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the patella

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therapy

full word 🟫

A

systematic treatment of a disease, dysfunction, or disorder

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therapeutic

full word 🟫

A

relating to the treatment of a disease or disorder

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therapist

full word 🟫

A

professional trained in the practice of a perticular therapy

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-scopy

suffix 🟦

A

to examine, to view

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-ive

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

83
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-ist

suffix 🟦

A

specialist

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arthr/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

85
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connect-

root 🟥

A

join together

86
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hist/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

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patell-

root 🟥

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therapeut-

root 🟥

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therap-

root 🟥

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capsule

full word 🟫

A

fibrous tissue layer surrounding a joint or other structure

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capsular

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to a fibrous tissue layer surrounding a joint or other structure

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cartilage

full word 🟫

A

nonvascular, firm connective tissue found mostly in joints

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collagen

full word 🟫

A

major protein of connective tissue, cartilage, and bone

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matrix

full word 🟫

A

substance that surround and protects cells, is manufactured by the cells, and holds them together

95
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nutrient

full word 🟫

A

a substance in food required for normal physiologic function

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periosteum

full word 🟫

A

fibrous membrane covering a bone

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synovial

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the synovial membrane or fluid

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tendon

full word 🟫

A

fibrous band that connects muscle to bone

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capsul-

root 🟥

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nutri-

root 🟥

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-oste-

root 🟥

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coll/a-

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

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-ov-

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

104
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-gen

suffix 🟦

A

produce, form

105
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-ent

suffix 🟦

A

end result

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-um

suffix 🟦

107
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-ial

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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peri-

prefix 🟩

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syn-

prefix 🟩

110
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cardiovascular

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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digestion

full word 🟫

A

breakdown of food into elements suitable for cell metabolism

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digestive

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to digestion

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endocrine

full word 🟫

A

a gland that produces an interal or hormonal substance

114
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homeostasis

full word 🟫

A

maintaining the stability of a system or the body’s internal environment

115
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integument

full word 🟫

A

organ system that covers the body, the skin beinf the main organ within the system

116
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integumentary

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the covering of the body

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lymph

full word 🟫

A

clear fluid collected from body tissuees and transported by the lymph vessels to the venous circulation

118
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lymphatic

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the lymph or lymphatic system

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nervous

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to a nerve or the nervous system

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nervous system

full word 🟫

A

the whole, integrated nerve apparatus

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respiration

full word 🟫

A

process of breathing, fundamental process of life used to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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respiratory

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to respiration

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skeleton

full word 🟫

A

the bony framework of the body

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skeletal

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the skeleton

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urinary

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to urine

126
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-statis

suffix 🟦

A

standstill, control

127
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-ary

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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-atic

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

129
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-atory

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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cardi/o-

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

131
Q

vascul-

root 🟥

A

blood vessel

132
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digest-

root 🟥

A

break down food

133
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-crine

root 🟥

A

to secrete

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home/o

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

135
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integument-

root 🟥

A

covering of the body

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lymph

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

A

lymph, lymphatic system

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nerv-

root 🟥

138
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respir-

root 🟥

A

to breathe

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skelet-

root 🟥

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urin-

root 🟥

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endo-

prefix 🟩

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anatomy

full word 🟫

A

study of the structures of the human body

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anatomical

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to anatomy

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anterior

full word 🟫

A

the front surface of the body, situated in front

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caudal

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to or nearer the tailbone

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cephalic

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to or nearer to the head

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coronal

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

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distal

full word 🟫

A

situated away from the center of the body

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dorsal

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the back or sitauted behind

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inferior

full word 🟫

A

situated below

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lateral

full word 🟫

A

situated at the side of a structure

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medial

full word 🟫

A

nearer to the middle of the body

153
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posterior

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the back surface of the body, situated behind

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prone

full word 🟫

A

lying face down, flat on stomach

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proximal

full word 🟫

A

situated nearest to center of body

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sagittal

full word 🟫

A

vertical planes through the body diving it into right and left portions

157
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superior

full word 🟫

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supine

full word 🟫

A

lying face up, flat on your spine

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transverse

full word 🟫

A

horizontal plane diving the body into upper and lower portions

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ventral

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the stomach or situated neater to the surface of the stomach

161
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-tomy

suffix 🟦

A

process of seperating

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-ical

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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-ior

suffix 🟦

A

pertaining to

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ana

root 🟥

A

apart from

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anter-

root 🟥

A

before, front part

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caud-

root 🟥

167
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cephal-

root 🟥

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coron-

root 🟥

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dist-

root 🟥

A

away from the center

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dors-

root 🟥

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later-

root 🟥

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infer-

root 🟥

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medi-

root 🟥

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poster-

root 🟥

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proxim-

root 🟥

A

nearest to the center

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sagitt-

root 🟥

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super-

root 🟥

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ventr-

root 🟥

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abdomen

full word 🟫

A

part of the trunk between the thorax and pelvis

180
Q

abdominal

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the abdomen

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abdominopelvic

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis

182
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cavity (cavities, pl)

full word 🟫

A

a hollow space or body compartment

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cranial

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the cranium

184
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cranium

full word 🟫

185
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diaphragm

full word 🟫

A

muscular sheet separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities

186
Q

diaphragmatic

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the diapragm

187
Q

quadrant

full word 🟫

A

one quarter of a circle, one of four regions of the suface of the abdomen

188
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spine

full word 🟫

A

the vertebral column or a short bony projection

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spinal

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the spine

190
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thoracic

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the chest

191
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thorax

full word 🟫

A

the part of the trunk between the abdomen and neck

192
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umbilical

full word 🟫

A

pertaining to the umbilicus or the center of the abdomen

193
Q

umbilicus

full word 🟫

A

pit in the abdomen where the umbilical cord entered the fetus

194
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abdomin/o-

root 🟥 (vowel makes it a combining form 🟪)

195
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-pelv-

root 🟥

196
Q

cav-

root 🟥

A

hollow space

197
Q

diaphragmat

root 🟥

198
Q

spin

root 🟥

199
Q

thorac-

root 🟥

200
Q

umbilic-

root 🟥

A

navel (belly button)

201
Q

-ity

suffix 🟦

A

state, condition

MED TERMS (15 decks)

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