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Combining Forms and Terminology Sections Flashcards

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adenoma

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Tumor of a gland

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adenitis

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Inflammation of a gland.

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arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint.

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biology

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Study of life.

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biopsy

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Removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope.

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carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor.

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cardiology

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Study of the heart.

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cephalic

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Pertaining to the head.

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cerebral

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Pertaining to the brain.

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incision

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Process of cutting into. Scissors cut.

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excision

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Process of cutting out.

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endocrine glands

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Glands that secrete hormones within the body.

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cystoscopy

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Process of visual examination of the urinary bladder.

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cytology

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Study of cells

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dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin.

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hypodermic

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Pertaining to under the skin.

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electrocardiogram

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Record of the electricity in the heart.

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electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity of the brain.

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enteritis

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Inflammation of the intestines.

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erythrocyte

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A red blood cell.

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gastrectomy

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Removal of the stomach.

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gastrotomy

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Incision of the stomach.

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hyperglycemia

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Condition of increased blood sugar.

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diagnosis

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State of complete knowledge; information gathered about a patient’s illness
(dia- = complete; gnos/o = knowledge; -sis = state of).

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prognosis

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State of before knowledge; prediction about the outcome of an illness.
An agnostic is a person who professes no (a-) knowledge of God.

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gynecology

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Study of females and female diseases.

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hematology

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Study of blood.

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hematoma

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Collection (mass) of blood.

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hemoglobin

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Blood protein found in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the cells
from the lungs and carbon dioxide away from cells to the lungs.

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hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver.

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iatrogenic

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Pertaining to being produced by treatment. A rash occurring after
treatment with a drug, such as penicillin, is an iatrogenic condition.
A related term, nosocomial, refers to any infection acquired in a hospital
(nos/o means disease and -comial comes from the Greek “I take care of”).

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leukocyte

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White blood cell.

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dermatology

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Study of skin.

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nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney

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nephrology

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Study of the kidney.

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neurology

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Study of nerves.

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oncology

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Study of tumors.

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oncologist

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Specialist in the study of tumors.

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osteitis

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Inflammation of bone.

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osteoarthritis

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Inflammation of bone and joints (actually degeneration of joint tissue).

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pathology

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Study of disease.

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pathologist

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One who studies diseases, performs autopsies, and examines biopsy samples.

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pediatric

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Pertaining to treatment of children.

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psychology

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Study of the mind.

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psychiatrist

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Specialist in the treatment of the mind.

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radiology

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Study of x-rays.

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renal

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Pertaining to the kidney. Ren/o (Latin) is used with -al (Latin), and nephr/o
(Greek) is used with -ic (Greek).

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rhinitis

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Inflammation of the nose.

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sarcoma

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Tumor of flesh tissue (cancerous tumor of connective tissues, such as bone,
muscle, cartilage, fat). Sarcasm is an utterance intended to “cut into the flesh”
and a sarcophagus is a box or container (Egyptian coffin) intended to “swallow
flesh.” Phag/o means to eat or swallow.

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resection

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Process of cutting out; removal.

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thrombocyte

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A clotting cell.

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urologist

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Specialist in the study of diagnosing and treating disorders of the urinary tract.

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cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart.

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neural

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Pertaining to nerves.

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arthralgia

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Pain of a joint.

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neuralgia

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Nerve pain.

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erythrocyte

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Red blood cell.

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nephrectomy

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Removal (resection) of a kidney.

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leukemia

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Blood condition of white cells; malignant (cancerous) condition

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carcinogenic

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Pertaining to producing cancer. From the Greek gennao meaning “I produce.”
Other words to help remember -genic are gene and genesis.

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pathogenic

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Pertaining to producing disease.

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osteogenic sarcoma

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Cancerous (malignant) tumor produced in bone; osteocarcoma

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hemoglobin

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Literally, blood (hem/o) protein (-globin). Hemoglobin is a protein found in red
blood cells. It helps erythrocytes carry oxygen.

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electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity in the brain.

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gastric

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Pertaining to the stomach.

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neurologic

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Pertaining to the study of nerves.

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excision

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Process of cutting out; removal.

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ophthalmologist

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Specialist in the study of diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye.

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cystitis

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Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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endocrinology

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Study of the endocrine glands.

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hepatoma

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Tumor (malignant) of the liver

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nephrosis

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Abnormal condition of the kidney.

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biopsy

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Process of viewing life; removal of living tissue for microscopic examination.

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Leukocytosis

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Abnormal condition (slight increase) of normal white blood cells.

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Encephalopathy

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Disease of the brain

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adenopathy

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Disease of glands, actually refers to disease of lymph nodes; lymphadenopathy.

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endoscope

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Instrument to visually examine within (the body).

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endoscopy

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Process of visually examining within (the body).

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prognosis

Pro/gno/sis

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State of before knowledge; prediction about the outcome of treatment

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osteotomy

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Incision of a bone.

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gastroenterology

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Process of study of the stomach and intestines.

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anemia

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A decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin

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autopsy

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“Self-view”—examination of a dead body, understand its function.

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diagnosis

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State of complete knowledge; information gathered about a patient’s illness.

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endocrinologist

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One who specializes in endocrine glands.

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epigastric

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Pertaining to above the stomach.

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epidermis

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Outer layer of skin; above the dermis layer

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excision
Ex/cis/ion

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Process of cutting out; to resection.

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exocrine glands

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Glands that secrete chemicals to the outside of the body.

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hyperthyroidism

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Condition of too much secretion of hormone (thyroxine) from the thyroid gland.

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hypogastric

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Pertaining to below the stomach.

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hypoglycemia

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Condition of low blood sugar.

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incision

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Process of cutting into; to section.

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pericardium

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Structure (membrane) surrounding the heart.

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prostate gland

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Exocrine gland in front of (before) the urinary bladder in males.

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resection

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Removal; excision. From the Latin “resecare” meaning “to cut back, trim or
curtail.” Thus a resection is an operation wherein an organ is “cut back”
or removed.

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retrocardiac

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Pertaining to behind the heart.

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subhepatic

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Pertaining to below the liver

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transhepatic

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Pertaining to across or through the liver

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abdominal

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Pertaining to the abdomen

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adipose

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Pertaining to fat

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anterior

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Pertaining to the front.

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cervical

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Pertaining to the neck.

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chondroma

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Tumor of cartilage

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chondrosarcoma

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Flesh tumor (malignant) of cartilage (tissue). All sarcomas are malignant (cancerous) tumors

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chromosomes

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“Color bodies”; contain genetic material and are located in the nucleus of cell.

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coccygeal

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Pertaining to the tailbone.

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craniotomy

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Incision of the skull.

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cytoplasm

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Contents (formation) of the cell (apart from the nucleus and cell membrane).

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distal

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Pertaining to far (from the beginning of a structure).

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dorsal

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Pertaining to the back.

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histology

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Study of tissues.

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iliac

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Pertaining to the ilium (upper part of the hip bone)

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inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin.

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karyotype

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Picture (classification) of the nucleus (and its chromosomes).

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lateral

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Pertaining to the side.

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lumbosacral
Lumb/o/sacr/al

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Pertaining to the lumbar and sacral regions.

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medial

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Pertaining to the middle.

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nucleic

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Pertaining to the nucleus.

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pelvic

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Pertaining to the pelvis (bones in the region of the hip).

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pharyngeal

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Pertaining to the pharynx (throat)

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posterior

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Pertaining to the back, behind

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proximal

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Pertaining to near the beginning of a structure.

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sacral

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Pertaining to the sacrum (lower back).

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sarcoma

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Tumor (malignant) of flesh tissue .

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spinal

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Pertaining to the spine, backbone.

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epithelial cell

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Cell covering the surface of the skin and inner lining of body cavities and tubes.

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thoracic

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Pertaining to the chest.

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thoracotomy

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Incision of the chest

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tracheal

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Pertaining to the windpipe.

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umbilical

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Pertaining to the navel (belly button).

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ventral

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Pertaining to the belly side of the body

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vertebral

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Pertaining to vertebrae (backbones)

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visceral

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Pertaining to internal organs

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anabolism

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Process of casting up (building up or synthesizing process in a cell). (amino acid –> small protein)

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catabolism

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Process of casting down; breaking down material in the cell to release energy (Big –> small nutrients)

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epinephrine
Epi/nephr/ine

A

Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland; adrenaline

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hypochondriac region

A

Pertaining to under the rib cartilages (area of the abdomen).

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intervertebral

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Pertaining to between the vertebrae.

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intravenous
Intra/veno/us

A

Within a vein

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metabolism

A

State of building up (anabolism) and breaking down (catabolism); processes in a cell (All chemical process)

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Superior

A

above a certain structure or location of the body

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Inferior

A

below a certain structure or location of the body

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Ventral

A

toward the belly or front of the body or structure

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Dorsal

A

toward the back or the body or structure

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Medial

A

toward the middle, body midline or in the center of the body

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Lateral

A

on the side of the body, or structureInterme

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Intermediate

A

between two organs, objects, or points of the body

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Ipsilateral

A

on the same side of the body or structure

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Contralateral

A

on opposite sides of the body or structure

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Proximal

A

toward an origin of a structure or the body midline

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Distal

A

farther away from an origin of a structure or the body midline

153
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Superficial

A

toward the surface of a structure or body

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Deep

A

away from the surface of a structure or body

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Anterior

A

toward the front of a structure or body

156
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Posterior

A

toward the rear of a structure or body

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Supine

A

lying on the back

158
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Prone

A

lying on the belly

159
Q

arthralgia

A

Pain in a joint

160
Q

otalgia

A

Pain in the ear

161
Q

neuralgia

A

Pain of nerves

162
Q

myalgia

A

Pain of muscles

163
Q

rectocele

A

Hernia of the rectum

164
Q

cystocele

A

Hernia of the urinary bladder

165
Q

thoracentesis

A

puncture to remove fluid from the chest

166
Q

amniocentesis

A

puncture of the amnion

167
Q

abdominocentesis

A

puncture of the abdomen

168
Q

streptococcus

A

Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacterium found in twisted chains

169
Q

staphylococci

A

Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacteria in clusters

170
Q

erythrocyte

A

Red blood cell

171
Q

leukocyte

A

White blood cell

172
Q

thrombocyte

A

Clotting cell

173
Q

pleurodynia

A

Pain in the chest wall muscles that is aggravated by breathing (literally: pain of the pleura)

174
Q

laryngectomy

A

Removal of the larynx

175
Q

mastectomy

A

Removal of a breast

176
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anemia

A

Decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin

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ischemia

A

To hold back blood from an area of the body

178
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carcinogenesis

A

Condition of producing cancer

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pathogenesis

A

Condition of producing disease

180
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angiogenesis

A

Formation of blood vessels

181
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electroencephalogram

A

Record of the electricity in the brain

182
Q

mammogram

A

Record (x-ray) of the breast

183
Q

electroencephalograph

A

Instrument for recording the electricity in the brain

184
Q

electroencephalography

A

Process of recording the electricity in the brain

185
Q

angiography

A

Process of recording (x-ray imaging) blood vessels.

186
Q

bronchitis

A

Inflammation of the bronchi.

187
Q

myelitis

A

inflammation of the spinal cord. Neuromyelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord that primarily affects the nerves of the eyes (optica)

188
Q

tonsillitis

A

Inflammation of the tonsils.

189
Q

thrombophlebitis

A

Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.

190
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ophthalmology

A

Study of the eye

191
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morphology

A

Study of shape or form

192
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hemolysis

A

Destruction of blood (breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin).

193
Q

osteomalacia

A

Softening of bone

194
Q

chondromalacia

A

Softening of cartilage

195
Q

acromegaly

A

Enlargement of extremities

196
Q

splenomegaly

A

Enlargement of the spleen

197
Q

myoma

A

Tumor (benign) of muscle

198
Q

myosarcoma

A

Tumor (malignant) of muscle—a type of flesh (sarc/o) tissue

199
Q

multiple myeloma

A

Tumor (malignant) of bone marrow

200
Q

hematoma

A

Collection of blood; a bruise

201
Q

biopsy

A

To view life; microscopic examination of living tissue

202
Q

necropsy

A

Autopsy or postmortem examination. This term is used in veterinary medicine; an autopsy is a necropsy performed on humans.

203
Q

necrosis

A

Condition of death (of cells).

204
Q

hydronephrosis

A

Abnormal condition of water (found) in the kidney.

205
Q

leukocytosis

A

Abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of normal white blood cells.

206
Q

cardiomyopathy

A

Disease of heart muscle

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Q

erythropenia

A

Deficiency of red blood cells.

208
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neutropenia

A

Deficiency in neutrophils

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thrombocytopenia

A

Deficiency of clotting cells.

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acrophobia

A

Fear of heights

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agoraphobia

A

Fear of being in open, crowded spaces (marketplace)

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achondroplasia

A

No (improper) development of cartilage

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angioplasty

A

Surgical repair of blood vessels

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blepharoptosis

A

Prolapse, sagging of an eyelid

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rhinorrhea

A

Flow or discharge from the nose

216
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arteriosclerosis

A

Hardening of arteries.

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laparoscope

A

Instrument to visually examine the abdomen

218
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laparoscopy

A

Process of visual examination of the abdomen

219
Q

metastasis

A

Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor

220
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hemostasis

A

Stopping the flow of blood (naturally by clotting or artificially by compression)

221
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colostomy

A

New opening of the colon (to the outside of the body)

222
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tracheostomy

A

New opening of the windpipe (to the outside of the body)

223
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hydrotherapy

A

Treatment with water.

224
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chemotherapy

A

Treatment with drugs

225
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radiotherapy

A

Treatment with x-rays

226
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laparotomy

A

Incision into the abdomen. Often referred to as a “lap,” this exploratory
procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

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phlebotomy

A

Incision of a vein

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tracheotomy

A

Incision of the trachea

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hypertrophy

A

Excessive development.
Hint: You can earn a trophy for a new stage in development!

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atrophy

A

No development; wasting away of tissue.

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radiographer

A

One who records x-rays; radiologic technologist—a professional who, under
the supervision of a physician, operates radiologic equipment and assists
radiologists.

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leukemia

A

Condition of increase in white blood cells (malignancy)

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pneumonia

A

Condition (abnormal) of lungs.

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Q

nephrologist

A

Specialist in the study of the kidney.

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opioid

A

substance derived from opium

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adenoids

A

collections of lymphatic tissue resembling (-oid) glands (-aden) in the throat, near the mose

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Q

arteriole

A

Small artery

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venule

A

Small vein.

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pericardium

A

structure surrounding the heart

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mucus

A

Sticky secretion from mucous membrane.

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esophagus

A

Muscular tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach

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nephropathy

A

Disease of the kidney

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cardiac

A

Pertaining to the heart

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peritoneal

A

Pertaining to the peritoneum

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inguinal

A

Pertaining to the groin

246
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myocardial

A

pertaining to the heart muscle

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pleural

A

Pertaining to the pleura

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tonsillar

A

Pertaining to tonsils.

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pulmonary

A

Pertaining to the lungs

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axillary

A

Pertaining to the armpit

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laryngeal

A

Pertaining to the voice box

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carcinogenic

A

Pertaining to producing cancer.

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osteogenic

A

Pertaining to produced within bone

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chronic

A

Long-term; over a long period.

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pathologic

A

Pertaining to the study of disease

256
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adipose

A

Pertaining to fat.

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mucous membrane

A

A lining that secretes mucus.

258
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necrotic

A

Pertaining to death (of cells)

259
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apnea

A

Not breathing

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anoxia

A

Without oxygen (decrease in tissues)

261
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abnormal

A

Pertaining to away from the norm (rule); not regular.

262
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abductor

A

One who (muscle which) leads away from the body. To abduct means to carry away
by force; kidnap

263
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adductor

A

One who (muscle which) leads toward the body. To admit means to send toward or
permit entrance

264
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adrenal glands

A

Endocrine glands located above (toward) the kidneys

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anabolism

A

Process of casting (building) up materials (proteins) within cells

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analysis

A

To separate (apart). Psychoanalysis is a psychiatric treatment that explores the
mind. Urinalysis (urin/o + [an]alysis) is a laboratory examination of urine to aid
in diagnosis.

267
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ante cibum

A

Before meals.

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anteflexion

A

Bending forward

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antepartum

A

Before birth.

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antibiotic

A

Pertaining to against life (germ life).

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antibody

A

Protein substance made in the body to destroy foreign antigens.

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antigen

A

A substance (usually foreign) that stimulates the production of antibodies.

273
Q

antisepsis

A

Condition against infection.

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antitoxin

A

A substance (antibody) produced in response to and capable of neutralizing a toxin
(such as those causing diphtheria or tetanus). Antivenin contains antitoxin
specific for an animal or insect venom.

275
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autoimmune disease

A

A condition related to making antibodies (immune substances) against one’s own
(auto-) cells and tissues.

276
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bifurcation

A

Forking (branching) into two; as the trachea bifurcates into two individual tubes

277
Q

bilateral

A

Pertaining to two sides.

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bradycardia

A

Condition of slow heartbeat.

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catabolism

A

Process of casting down materials (sugar) to release energy in cells.

280
Q

congenital anomaly

A

Irregularity at birth

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Q

connective

A

To tie (bind) together. A conference (fer-means to carry or bring) is where people
gather together or meet

282
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contraindication

A

To point out against; as reasons why a drug should not be taken.

283
Q

contralateral

A

Pertaining to the opposite side. Ipsilateral means pertaining to the same side

284
Q

dehydration

A

Condition of lack of water.

285
Q

diameter

A

To measure through; as the diameter of a circle

286
Q

diarrhea

A

To flow through; water is not properly absorbed through the walls of the colon.

287
Q

dialysis

A

Complete separation; two types are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

288
Q

dyspnea

A

Difficult breathing

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Q

dysentery

A

Abnormal and painful condition of the intestines

290
Q

dysplasia

A

Abnormal (“bad”) development or formation

291
Q

ectopic pregnancy

A

Pregnancy out of the normal place (usually in the fallopian tubes).

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Q

endocardium

A

Inner lining (membrane) of the heart.

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Q

endoscope

A

Instrument to view within the body; gastroscope, bronchoscope, laparoscope.

294
Q

endotracheal

A

Pertaining to within the trachea

295
Q

epithelium

A

Skin cell; literally, “upon a nipple.”

296
Q

euphoria

A

Good feeling, “high.” A eulogy is a speech saying good things about a person after
his/her death

297
Q

euthyroid

A

Normal thyroid function

298
Q

exophthalmos

A

Eyeballs that protrude

299
Q

hemiglossectomy

A

Removal of half the tongue

300
Q

hyperglycemia

A

Increase in blood sugar.

301
Q

hyperplasia

A

Condition of increased formation (increase in number of cells)

302
Q

hypertension

A

high blood pressure

303
Q

hypertrophy

A

Increase in development; increase in size of cells.

304
Q

hypodermic injection

A

Use of a needle and syringe to force liquid under the skin.

305
Q

hypoglycemia

A

Decrease in blood sugar.

306
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insomniac

A

Pertaining to inability to sleep.

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Q

incision

A

Process of cutting into; sectioning.

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infracostal

A

Pertaining to below ribs

309
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intercostal

A

Pertaining to between the ribs

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intravenous

A

Pertaining to within a vein

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Q

macrocephaly

A

Pertaining to an enlarged head; a congenital anomaly

312
Q

malaise

A

Feeling of discomfort; “bad feeling.”

313
Q

malignant

A

Harmful, bad; cancerous condition.

314
Q

metacarpal bones

A

Five hand bones (beyond the wrist).

315
Q

metamorphosis

A

Condition of change of shape or form. A worm-like larva undergoes a change in
shape to become a butterfly. This is an example of metamorphosis

316
Q

metastasis

A

Beyond control; spreading of a malignant tumor.

317
Q

microscope

A

Instrument to view small objects.

318
Q

microcephaly

A

condition of smaller than normal head; a congenital anomaly

319
Q

neonatal

A

Pertaining to a newborn (infant)

320
Q

neoplasm

A

New growth; new formation (tumor)

321
Q

pancytopenia

A

Condition of decrease in all cells (blood cells)

322
Q

paralysis

A

Abnormal destruction (of nerves) leading to loss of muscle function.

323
Q

parathyroid glands

A

Endocrine glands located near (on the dorsal side of) the thyroid gland. A paramedic works beside and assists a doctor; also called an emergency medical technician (EMT). a parasite (-site means grain or food) is an organism that feeds and lives an or within another organism. Lice, ticks, and fleas are examples of parasites.

324
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percutaneous

A

Pertaining to through the skin.

325
Q

pericardium

A

Membrane surrounding the heart.

326
Q

polymorphonuclear

A

Pertaining to a many-shaped nucleus; a type of white blood cell.

327
Q

polyneuritis

A

Inflammation of many nerves

328
Q

postmortem

A

After death

329
Q

postpartum

A

After childbirth; this most often refers to the mother

330
Q

precancerous

A

Pertaining to before cancer; a lesion that may become cancerous

331
Q

prenatal

A

Pertaining to before birth.

332
Q

prodrome

A

Signs and symptoms that appear before the onset of a more severe illness.

333
Q

prolapse

A

Sliding forward or downward

334
Q

prosthesis

A

Artificial limb or part of the body (literally, to put or place forward)

335
Q

relapse

A

A sliding back; recurrence of symptoms of disease

336
Q

remission

A

To send back; disappearance of symptoms of disease

337
Q

recombinant DNA

A

Inserting a gene (region of DNA) from one organism into the DNA of another organism.

338
Q

retroperitoneal

A

Pertaining to behind the peritoneum.

339
Q

retroflexion

A

Bending backward.

340
Q

subcutaneous

A

Pertaining to under the skin

341
Q

suprapubic

A

Pertaining to above the pubic bone (part of the pelvis).

342
Q

syndactyly

A

Condition of webbed (held together) fingers or toes; a congenital anomaly.

343
Q

synthesis

A

To put or place together, as in protein synthesis or photosynthesis.

344
Q

syndrome

A

A group of symptoms that run (occur) together. In synchrony means timed
(chron/o) together.

345
Q

symbiosis

A

Condition or state of “life together”; two organisms living together for mutual
benefit or not (parasitism)

346
Q

symmetry

A

State of “measurement together”; equality of parts; mirror images.

347
Q

symphysis

A

To grow together; bones that grow together at the joint

348
Q

symptom

A

A subjective change in condition as perceived by the patient.

349
Q

tachypnea

A

Rapid breathing.

350
Q

transfusion

A

To pour across, as in transferring blood from one person to another

351
Q

transurethral

A

Pertaining to through the urethra

352
Q

ultrasonography

A

Process of recording ultrasound (beyond the normal range) waves.

353
Q

unilateral

A

Pertaining to one side.

Medical Terminology for study (6 decks)

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