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Master 9-15 Flashcards

1
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anter/o

A

anterior; front; before

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adhesion-

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abnormal joining of parts

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tetra-

A

four

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apex-

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the pointed extremity of a conical structure

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5
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acidosis

A

excessive acidity of body fluids, due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bases

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leuk/o

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white

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cyan/o

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blue

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analgesia-

A

absence of the normal sensation of pain

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di-

A

two

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aphagia-

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inability to swallow

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melan/o

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black

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dors/o

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back

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adduction-

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movement toward the midline

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anaerobic-

A

living in the absence of oxygen

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15
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caud/o

A

tail

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adenoidectomy-

A

excision of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)

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later/o

A

pertaining to the side

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ventr/o

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pertaining to the front side of the body

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super/o

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situated above something; higher

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20
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anoxemia-

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insufficient oxygenation of the blood

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21
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anaphylaxis-

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an immediate allergic reaction to a foreign substance

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nulli-

A

none

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pariet/o

A

pertaining to the wall of the cavity

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abruptio

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a tearing away from

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intern/o

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within; on the inside

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anastomosis-

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the surgical connection of two tubular structures

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infer/o

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beneath; lower

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anemia-

A

reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells

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chlor/o

A

green

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anoxia-

A

without oxygen

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extern/o

A

exterior

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viscer/o

A

body organs

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dist/o

A

away from center

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aphasia-

A

inability to speak

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medi/o

A

pertaining to the middle

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adenectomy-

A

excision of a gland

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abrasion-

A

scraping away a portion of the skin or mucous membrane

38
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abscess-

A

a localized collection of pus in any part of the body

39
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anesthetic-

A

an agent that produces anesthesia

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cephal/o

A

head

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bi-

A

twice; double

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tri-

A

three

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anatomy-

A

the branch of science dealing with the structure or organisms

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mono-

A

single

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arrhythmia-

A

irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat

46
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appendectomy-

A

surgical removal of the appendix

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amenorrhea-

A

absence or suppression of menstruation

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abduction

A

movement away from midline

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erythr/o

A

red

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peripher/o

A

away from the center

51
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quad- & quadra-

A

four

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uni-

A

one

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amputation-

A

removal of limb

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anomaly-

A

deviation from normal

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primi-

A

first

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aerobic

A

living only in the presence of oxygen

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proxim/o

A

towards the center point

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alkalosis-

A

excessive alkalinity of body fluids due to an accumulation of bases or an excessive loss of acids

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xanth/o

A

yellow

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apnea-

A

temporary cessation of breathing

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adnexa

A

accessory parts of a structure

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anesthesia-

A

partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

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aneurysm-

A

localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

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multi-

A

many; much

65
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central

A

situated at or pertaining to center

66
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poster/o

A

posterior; back; situated behind

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poly-

A

many; much

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