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arthr-

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related to a joint (artères)

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angio-

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related to a blood vessel or joint

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colono-

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related to the large intestine colon

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colpo-

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related to the vagina

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cysto-

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related to the bladder

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encephal-

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related to the brain

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gastr-

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related to the stomach

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hepat-

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related to the liver

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hyster-

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related to the uterus

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lamino-

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related to the lamina (posterior aspect of vertebra)

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lapar-

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related to the abdominal cavity
Etymology actually refers to soft, fleshy part of abdominal wall. The term celio- is generally considered more accurate and more commonly used in America.

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lobo-

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related to a lobe (in the brain or the lungs)

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mammo- / masto-

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related to the breasts

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myo-

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related to muscle tissue

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nephro-

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relating to the kidneys

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oophor-

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relating to the ovary

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orchid-

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related to the testicles

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rhino-

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relating to the nose

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thoraco-

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related to the chest

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vas-

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related to a duct, usually the vas deferens

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-centesis

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surgical puncture

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-tripsy

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crushing or breaking up

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-desis

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fusion of two parts into one, stabilization

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-ectomy

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Surgical removal. The term ‘resection’ is also used, especially when referring to a tumor.

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-opsy

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looking at

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-oscopy

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viewing of, generally with a scope

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-ostomy

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surgically creating a hole

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-otomy

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-surgical incision

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-pexy

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to fix or secure

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-plasty

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to modify or reshape

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-rrhapy

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to strenghten, usually with suture

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