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Chapter 3. Suffixes - Medical Terms Flashcards

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abdominocentesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen

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achondroplasia

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inherited disorder of cartilage formation in the fetus leading to dwarfism

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acromegaly

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excessive enlargement of the limbs (extremities) due to thickening of bones and soft tissues; caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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acrophobia

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fear of heights

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acute

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having severe symptoms and a short course illness

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adenoids

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small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat, close to the nasal passageway

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adipose

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pertaining to fat

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agoraphobia

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fear of open spaces; an anxiety disorder

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion sac surrounding the embryo and the fetus

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anemia

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blood condition of reduced oxygen delivery to tissues because of low hemoglobin concentration or deficiency of red blood cells

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angiogenesis

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formation of blood vessels

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angiography

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process of recording blood vessels using contrast and x-rays

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angioplasty

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surgical repair of a blood vessel by inserting a tube and balloon inside an artery to enlarge the opening

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arteriole

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small artery

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arteriosclerosis

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hardening of an artery by thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls

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arthralgia

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joint pain

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atrophy

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decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue of the body; wasting away

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axillary

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pertaining to the under arm or armpit

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basophil

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a granular leukocyte with an irregularly shaped nucleus and cytoplasm containing blue granules

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biopsy

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removal and microscopic examination of living tissue, often to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant

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blepharoptosis

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sagging or drooping eyelid

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bronchitis

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inflammation of bronchial tubes

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carcinogenesis

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formation or production of cancer

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carcinogenic

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pertaining to producing cancer

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cardiomyopathy

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disease of heart muscle

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chemotherapy

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treatment using drugs

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chondromalacia

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softening of cartliage

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chronic

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pertaining to a long time

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colostomy

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new opening of the colon to the outside of the body

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cystocele

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hernia of the urinary bladder

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electroencephalogram

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record of the electricity in the brain

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electrocephalograph

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an instrument used to record the electricity in the brain

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electronencephalography

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process of recording the electricity in the brain

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eosinophil

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a granular white blood cell with cytoplasmic granules that stain with eosin (a reddish dye)

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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erythropenia

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deficiency of red blood cells

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esophagus

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tube leading from the throat to the stomach

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hematoma

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mass or collection of blood, bruise

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hemolysis

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destruction of red blood cells

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hemostasis

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to stop or control the escape of blood by artificial means or by clotting

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hydronephrosis

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abnormal condition of fluid build up in the kidney; caused by an obstruction to the flow of urine

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hydrotherapy

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treatment using water; whirlpool baths

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hypertrophy

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increase in size of muscle or organ produced by enlargement of existing cells

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inguinal

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pertaining to the groin

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ischemia

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condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue

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laparoscope

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instrument used to visually examine the abdomen

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laparoscopy

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process of visually examining the contents of the abdomen using an endoscope

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laparotomy

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incision through the abdominal wall

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx or voice box

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laryngectomy

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removal of the larynx or voice box

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leukemia

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malignant condition of white blood cells, increased numbers of immature leukocytes and decreased erythrocytes and platelets

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leukocytosis

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condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells or a response to infection or inflammation

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lymphocyte

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white blood cell found in blood and lymphatic tissue; fights disease by making antibodies or killing cells chemically or by injection

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mammogram

A

x-ray record of the breast

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mastectomy

A

removal of a breast

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metastasis

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spread of a malignant tumor from its original location to a new or distant location

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monocyte

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white blood cells with one large nucleus

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nucoid

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resembling mucus

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myalgia

A

muscle pain

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myelogram

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x-ray record of the spinal cord

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myeloma

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malignant tumor of bone marrow

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myoma

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tumor of muscle

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myosarcoma

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malignant tumor of muscle tissue, a type of flesh (sarc) tissue

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necropsy

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viewing of a dead body; autopsy

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necrosis

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condition of death of cells

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necrotic

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pertaining to death of cells

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nephrologist

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a specialist in the study of the kidney

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nephropathy

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disease of the kidney

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neuralgia

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nerve pain

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neutropenia

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deficiency of neutrophils (white blood cells that fight disease)

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neutrophil

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a type of while blood cell with cytoplasmic granules that stain with neutral dye

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opthalmology

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study of the eye and eye disorders

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osteogenic

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pertaining to produced in or by bone

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osteomalacia

A

softening of bones

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otalgia

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paracentesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from a cavity such as the abdomen

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pathogenesis

A

development of disease

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pathologic

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pertaining to the study of disease

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pericardium

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membrane surrounding the heart

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peritoneal

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pertaining to the peritoneum (membrane surrounding the abdomen)

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peritoneoscopy

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process of visually examining the peritoneum and pleuroperitoneal cavity

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phlebotomy

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incision of a vein for the removal of blood

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platelet

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thrombocyte

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pleurodynia

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pain associated with the pleura

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pneumonia

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condition of the lungs; fluid and foreign organisms collect in the lungs

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polymorphonuclear leukocyte

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white blood cell with multi-lobe nucleus and dark-staining granules; disease fighting cells

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ptosis

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prolapse, drooping, sagging of the upper eyelid

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pulmonary

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pertaining to the lungs

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radiographer

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one who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures

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radiotherapy

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treatment using radiation, high-energy x-rays, and other radiation sources

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rectocele

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hernia of the rectum

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splenomegaly

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enlargement of the spleen

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staphylococci

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berry or spherical shaped bacterium that form clusters

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streptococcus

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berry or spherical shaped bacterium that form twisted chained with other similar bacteria

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thoracentesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest

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thrombocytopenia

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deficiency of thrombocytes (platelets of clotting cells)

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thrombophlebitis

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inflammation of a vein associated with a formation of a thrombus or clot

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tonsilitis

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inflammation of tonsils

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tracheostomy

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a surgical created opening from the trachea (windpipe) to the outside of the body

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venule

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a small vein

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