HCA Medical Terms Flashcards

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-algia

A

pain and suffering

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dys-

A

bad, difficult, painful

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-ectomy

A

surgical removal

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hyper-

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excessive or increased

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hypo-

A

deficient or decreased

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-itis

A

inflammation

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-osis

A

abnormal condition

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-ostomy

A

surgically opening

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-otomy

A

cutting into

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-plasty

A

surgical repair

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-rrhage

A

bleeding

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-rrhaphy

A

Surgical suturing to close a wound

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-rrhea

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flow or discharge

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-rrhexis

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rupture of a muscle

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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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