Intro to medical terms chapter 1 Flashcards

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-algia

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pain or ache

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dys-

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diseased, abnormal, or faulty

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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hyper-

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excessive or increased

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hypo-

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below, less than normal

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-itis

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inflammation

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-ostomy

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artificial opening

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-otomy

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cutting into or a surgical incision

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhange

A

bleeding

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-rrhaphy

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surgical suturing

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13
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-rrhea

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flow or discharge

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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