Medical Terminology CH1&2 Flashcards
1
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Hyper
A
Increased / Excessive
2
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Hypo
A
Decreased / deficient
3
Q
Anterior
A
Front
4
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Posterior
A
Back
5
Q
Epi
A
Over / upon
Epidermal - the tissue upon the skin
6
Q
Ostomy
A
Surgical creation of an artificial opening
Colostomy - medical procedure to connect a portion of the colon to a surgically created opening in the abdomen
7
Q
Ectomy
A
Surgical removal / excision
8
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Endo
A
In within / inside
9
Q
Gastro
A
Stomach
10
Q
Chrondro
A
Cartilage
11
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Algia
A
Pain
12
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Micro
A
Small
13
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Lith
A
Stone
14
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Post
A
After / afterwards
15
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Ology
A
The science or study of
