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Root words Flashcards

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CARCIN/O

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cancer

carcinogenic = cancer causing

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CARDI/O

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heart

pericarditis = heart inflammation

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CYTO-

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cell

cytotoxic = toxic to the cell

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DERMA-

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skin

dermatitis = inflammation of the skin

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GASTRO

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stomach/abdomen

Gastroenteritis = inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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GYNE/O

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female

Gynecology = branch of medicine related to the female reproductive system

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HISTIO-

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tissue

histology = study of tissue

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HEPATI-

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liver

hepatoblastoma = liver cancer

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MALIGN-

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bad / harmful

malignant = growing, spreading

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NEPHRO-

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kidneys

nephrotoxic = harmful to the kidneys

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NEURO-

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nerves

neuroblast = an immature nerve cell

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ONCO-

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mass / tumor

oncology = the study of cancer

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OSTEO-

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bone / bony tissue

osteosarcoma = bone cancer

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