Endocrine System Flashcards
-al
pertaining to
-an
pertaining to
-ar
pertaining to
-ary
pertaining to
-dipsia
thirst
-ectomy
surgical removal
-edema
swelling
-emia
blood condition
-emic
pertaining to a blood condition
-graphy
process of recording
-ia
condition
-ic
pertaining to
-ism
state of
inflammation
-logy
study of
-megaly
enlarged
-meter
instrument of measure
-oma
tumor
-osis
abnormal condition
-pathy
disease
-prandial
pertaining to a meal
-scopic
pertaining to visually examining
-tic
pertaining to
-uria
urine condition
anti-
against
endo-
within
ex-
outward
hyper-
excessive
hypo-
insufficient
pan-
all
poly-
many
post-
after
a
alpha
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
aq
aqueous
b
beta
BMR
basal metabolic rate
cap(s)
capsule(s)
CT
calcitonin
DI
diabetes insipidus
DM
diabetes mellitus