Root Word Terms - #1-50 Flashcards
1
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a-:
A
anemia: red blood cells become deficient
2
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ab-:
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ABduction: moving the limb AWAY from the body
3
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abdomin:
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around the belly
4
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-ac, -al, -ar, -ary:
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myocardial infarction: pertains to heart muscle blockage
5
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acu:
A
acupuncture: breaking the skin with small needles
6
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ad-:
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adduction: limb moves toward the body
7
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aden:
A
adenoma: non cancerous tumor pertaining to the gland
8
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adip:
A
fat
9
Q
aer:
A
air
10
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albin:
A
albino: white
11
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-algesia:
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pain; sensitivity
12
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-algia:
A
pain
13
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ambi:
A
both
14
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amni:
A
of the fetal sac
15
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an-:
A
anemia
16
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andr:
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male
17
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angi:
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angiogram: vessel picture
18
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ante-:
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antenatal: before birth
19
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antero:
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before; in front of
20
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anti-:
A
against
