Lesson 7: Prefixes and Suffixes I through O Flashcards by Jessica Brennan

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iasis/cholelithiasis

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condition of/condition of gallbladder stones

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iatric/pediatric

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medicine/child medicine

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ic/enteric

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pertaining to/pertaining to the small intenstines

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inter/intercostal

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between/between ribs

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intra/intra-aortic

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within/within the aorta

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isis, asis/metastasis

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condition of/condition of change in location or spreading

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itis/gastritis

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inflammation of/inflammation of the gums

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juxta/juxtaepiphysial

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near/near epiphysis or part of long bone

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kinesis/metakinesis

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movement/moving apart

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kypho/kyphosis

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humped/condition of being humpbacked

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logia, logy/cardiology

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science of/heart science or study of

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lysis/osteolysis

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disintegration/bone breakdown

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macro/macrostomia

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large, long/large mouth

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malacia/chondromalacia

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softening/soft cartilage

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med, medi, medio/mediocarpal

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middle/middle of the carpal bone

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mega, megaly/cardiomegaly

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enlargement/heart enlargement

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micro/microcephalic

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small/small brain

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mono/mononucleosis

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single, one/condition of large outbreak of the nucleus lymphocytes

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multi/multifocal

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many/many locations

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neo/neonatal

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new/newborn

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ob/obtunded

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against/against or mentally dull

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oid/mucoid

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like, shape; resemble/mucouslike

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oligo/oliguria

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few/diminished urination

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ology/neurology

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study of/study of the nerves

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oma/lymphoma

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tumor/lymph tumor

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osis/pediculosis

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condition/condition of lice infestation

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otomy/craniotomy

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incision/skull incision