Nomenclature Flashcards
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a-, an-
Ex: analgesic
A
without
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ab-
Ex: abduction
A
away from
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abdomin-
Ex: abdominocenthesis
A
relating to the abdomen
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ad-
Ex: adduction
A
toward
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aden-
Ex: adenocarcinoma
A
relating to a gland
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-aemia, ema,
Ex: anaemia, anemia
A
blood condition
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-algia
Ex: fibromyalgia
A
pain
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ante-
Ex: antebrachium
A
describing something as positioned in front of
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rostral
A
towards the nose
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cranial
A
towards the head
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caudal
A
towards the rear/tail
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ventral
A
moving down towards belly
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distal
A
down towards a limb
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proximal
A
up from a limb
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pads of front paws
A
palmar
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pads of back paws
A
plantar
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arthr-
Ex: arthritis
A
of or pertaining to the joint, limbs
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bacteri-
Ex: bactericide
A
pertaining to bacteria
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bi-
Ex: bipartite
A
twice, double
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bio-
Ex: biology
A
life
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blephar(o)-
Ex: blepharospasm
A
of or pertaining to the eyelid
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brachy-
Ex: brachycephalic
A
indicating “short”
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brady-
Ex: bradycardia
A
slow
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bronch(i)-
Ex: bronchitis
A
of or relating to the bronchus
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bucc(o)-
Ex: buccolabial
of or pertaining to the cheek
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burs(o)- (bursitis)
relating to bursa
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cardi-
Ex: cardiogram
of or pertaining to the heart
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carp-
Ex: carpometacarpal joint
of or pertaining to the carpus
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-centesis
Ex: abdominocentesis
surgical puncture for aspiration
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cephal(o)-
Ex: hydrocephalus
of or pertaining to the head
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cerebell(o)-
Ex: cerebellum
of or pertaining to the cerebellum
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cervic-
Ex: cervical vertebrae
of or pertaining to the neck
33
chol(o)-
Ex: cholemia
of or pertaining to the bile
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cholecyst(o)
Ex: cholecystoduodenostomy
of or pertaining to the gallbladder
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chondro-
Ex: chondromalacia
cartilage
36
-cidal, -cide
Ex: bactericide
killing, destroying
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co-
Ex: coenzymes
with, together, in association
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coccus
Ex: streptococcus
round, spherical
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col-, colo-
Ex: colonoscopy
of or pertaining to the colon
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coron(o)-
Ex: coronography
of or pertaining to the heart
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cortic(o)-
Ex: cerebral cortex
outer region
42
crani(o)-
Ex: craniotomy
belonging or relating to the cranium
43
cyst(o), cyst-
Ex: cystoscopy
of or pertaining to the urinary bladder
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dermat(o)-
Ex: dermatophytes, hypodermic
of or pertaining to the skin
45
-dipsia
Ex: polydipsia
thirst
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dis-
Ex: dissection
taking apart, separation
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dors(o)-, dors(i)-
Ex: dorsal
of or pertaining to the back
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dys-
Ex: dystocia
bad, difficult, abnormal
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-eal
Ex: esophageal, perineal
pertaining to
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-ectasia, -ectasis
Ex: bronchiectasis
expansion, dilation
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-ectomy
Ex: mastectomy, gastrectomy
removal, resection, excision
52
-emesis
Ex: hematemesis
vomiting condition
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encephal(o)-
Ex: hepatoencephalopathy
of or pertaining to the brain
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endo-
Ex: endocrinology, endoskeleton
something as inside or within
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enter(o)-
Ex: enterectomy
of or pertaining to the intestine
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epi-
Ex: epicardium, epidermis
on, upon
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episi(o)-
Ex: episiotomy
of or pertaining to the pubic region
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exo-
Ex: exoskeleton
denotes something as "outside" another
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fibr-
Ex: fibroblast, fibrin
fiber
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foramen
Ex: foramen magnum, interventricular
hole, opening, or aperture
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-form
Ex: falciform, cruciform
having the form of
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galact-
Ex: galactorrhea
milk
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gastr-
Ex: gastrectomy
of or pertaining to the stomach
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gingiv-
Ex: gingivitis
of or pertaining to the gums
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gloss(o)-
Ex: hypoglossia
of or pertaining to the tongue
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gluco-
Ex: glucosuria, glucose
sweet
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-gnosis
Ex: diagnosis, prognosis
knowledge
68
-graph, -graphy
Ex: electrocardiograph, angiography
record data
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hemat-
Ex: hematology
of or pertaining to blood
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hemi-
Ex: hemiparesis
one-half
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hepat-
Ex: hepatitis
of or pertaining to the liver
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hist(o)-, histio-
Ex: histology
tissue
73
hydr(o)-
Ex: hydrocephalus, hydrotherapy
water
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hyper-
Ex: hypertension
extreme, beyond normal
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hypo-
Ex: hypothermia
below normal
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iatro-
Ex: iatrogenic
of or pertaining to medicine or a physician
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Idio-
Ex: idiopathic
self, one's own
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ileo-
Ex: ileocecocolic junction
ileum
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inter-
Ex: intervertebral disc
between, among
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intra-
Ex: intraarticular injection
within
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ipsi-
Ex: ipsilateral
same
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irid(o)-
Ex: iridectomy
of or pertaining to the iris
78
iso-
Ex: isotonic saline
denoting something as being equal
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kal-
Ex: hypokalemia
potassium
78
-ism
Ex: hyperadrenocorticism
condition, disease
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-itis
Ex: bursitis, endocarditis
inflammation
79
ischio-
Ex: ischiocavernosus muscle
of or pertaining to the ischium
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-ium
Ex: pericardium
structure, tissue
79
kerato-
Ex: keratoconjonctivitis sicca
cornea
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labi-
Ex: labial flap
of or pertaining to the lip
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kary-
Ex: eukaryote
nucleus
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lacrim(o)-
Ex: lacrymal duct
tear
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lapar(o)-
Ex: laparotomy
of or pertaining to the abdominal wall
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lei(o)-
Ex: leiomyoma
smooth
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leuc(o)-, leuk(o)-
Ex: leukocyte
white color
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lipo-
Ex: lipoma
fat
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lumb(o)-
Ex: thoracolumbar disc
of or relating to the part between the ribs
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-lysis
Ex: paralysis
destruction, separation
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-malacia
Ex: osteomalacia, myelomalacia
softening
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mast(o)-
Ex: mastectomy
of or pertaining to the mammary tissue
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meg(a)-, megaly
Ex: splenomegaly
enlargement
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melan(o)-
Ex: melanoma
having a black color
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mening(o)-
Ex: meningitis
membrane
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met, meta-
Ex: metacarpal, metatarsus
after, beside, beyond
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metr-
Ex: pyometra
pertaining to conditions of the uterus
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myo-
Ex: myofibroma
of or relating to muscle
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myco-
Ex: onychomycosis
fungus
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myelo-
Ex: myeloblast, myelopathy
of or relating to bone marrow or spinal cord
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myring(o)-
Ex: myringotomy
eardrum, tympanic membrane
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nas(o)-
Ex: nasal bone
of or pertaining to the nose
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necr(o)-
Ex: necropsy, necrotizing fasciitis
death
100
neo-
Ex: neonatal, neoplasm
new
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nephr(0)-
Ex: nephrotomy
of or pertaining to the kidney
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neur-
Ex: neuroblastoma
of or pertaining to the nervous system
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noci-
Ex: nociception
pain, injury, hurt
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norm-
Ex: normothermic
normal
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ocul-
Ex: oculomotor nerve
of or pertaining to the eye
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odont-
Ex: odontoma
of or pertaining to teeth
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ole
Ex: arteriole, bronchiole
small or little
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onych(o)-
Ex: onychectomy
of or pertaining to the nails
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-opsy
Ex: biopsy
examination or inspection
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-osis
Ex: osteoporosis
a condition, disease
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orchi(o)-
Ex: orchiectomy
testis
112
ossi-, osse-
Ex: osseous, osteoarthritis
bone, bony
113
oto-
Ex: otoscopy
of or pertaining to the ear
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ovario-
Ex: ovariectomy
of or pertaining to the ovaries
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pan-
Ex: pancarpal arthrodesis
denoting something as "complete", "all"
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-paresis
Ex: hemiparesis
reduction in muscle strength, weakness
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path(o)-
Ex: pathology
disease
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-pathy
Ex: neuropathy
denotes a disease or disorder
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ped-, -ped-, -pes
Ex: pes varus
of or pertaining to the foot
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pelv(i)-
Ex: hemipelvectomy
pelvis
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-penia
Ex: lymphopenia
deficiency
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per-
Ex: percutaneous
through
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peri-
Ex: perivenous
"around" another
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-pexy
Ex: gastropexy
fixation
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-phagia
Ex: coprophagia
condition relating to eating or ingestion
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pharyng-
Ex: pharyngitis
of or pertaining to the pharynx
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phleb-
Ex: phlebotomy
of or pertaining to the blood, veins
128
phot-
Ex: photophobia
of or pertaining to light
129
-plasia
Ex: dysplasia
formation, development
130
-plasty
Ex: rhinoplasty
surgical repair, reconstruction
131
-plegia
Ex: tetraplegia
paralysis
132
pleur-
Ex: pleuritis
of or pertaining to the ribs
133
pne-, pneum-
Ex: pneumonia, pneumothorax
air, breath, lung
134
poly-
Ex: polymyositis
denotes a "plurality"
135
post-
Ex: postpartum
denotes something as "after" or behind
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pre-
Ex: premature
denotes something as "before"
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pseud-
Ex: pseudoephedrine
denotes something false or fake
138
py-, pyo-
Ex: pyometra, pyoderma
pus, infection
139
pyr-
Ex: antipyretic
fever
140
quadr(i)-
Ex: quadraplegic
four
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radic-
Ex: radiculopathy
referring to the beginning, or the root
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re-
Ex: relapse, recurring
again, back
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retro-
Ex: retroversion
backward, behind
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rhabd(o)-
Ex: rhabdomyolysis
rod shaped, striated
145
rhin(o)-
Ex: rhinotomy
of or pertaining to the nose
146
-rrhaphy
Ex: herniorrhaphy
surgical suturing
147
sarco-
Ex: sarcoma
muscular, flesh-like
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-scopy
Ex: endoscopy
process of viewing
149
semi-
Ex: semitendinosus
one-half, partly
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sial(o)-
Ex: sialoadenosis
salivary gland
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splen(o)-
Ex: splenectomy
of or pertaining to the spleen
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spondyl(o)-
Ex: spondylosis
of or pertaining to the spine, the vertebra
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-stalsis
Ex: peristalsis
contraction
154
-stasis
Ex: homeostasis, hemostasis
balance, stopping
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stom-, stomat-
Ex: stomatitis
of or pertaining to the mouth
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-stomy
Ex: gastrostomy
creation of an opening
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sub-
Ex: subcutaneous
beneath, under
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tachy-
Ex: tachypnea, tachycardia
denoting something as fast
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therm(o)-
Ex: hypothermia
temperature
160
thoraco-
Ex: thoracotomy
of or pertaining to the chest
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thromb(o)-
Ex: thrombocytopenia
of or relating to a blood clot, clotting of blood
162
-tomy
Ex: gastrotomy, cystotomy
act of cutting, incising
163
trache(a)-
Ex: tracheostomy
pertaining to the trachea
164
trich(i)-
Ex: trichiasis
of or pertaining to hair
165
-ula, -ule
Ex: papule, macule
small
166
umbilic-
Ex: umbilical cord
of or pertaining to the umbilicus
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ungui-
Ex: ungual bed
of or pertaining to the nail
168
ur-, urin-
Ex: dysuria, urinalysis
of or pertaining to urine, urinary system
169
vagin-
Ex: vaginoscopy
of or pertaining to the vagina
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vas(o)-
Ex: vasoconstriction
duct, blood vessel
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ventr(o)-
Ex: ventrodorsal plane
of or pertaining to the belly
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ventriculo-
Ex: atrioventricular node
of or pertaining to the ventricles
173
-version
Ex: anteversion, retroversion
turning
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zo(o)-
Ex: zoology
animal, animal life
175
zym(o)-
Ex: enzyme
fermentation
