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unit 13 (male reproductive) - word parts & abbreviations Flashcards

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-ac

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pertaining to

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-al

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pertaining to

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-ant

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substance that promotes

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-ar

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pertaining to

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-ary

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pertaining to

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-ation

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process; condition

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-cele

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hernia; swelling; protrusion

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-eal

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pertaining to

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-ectomy

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surgical removal; excision

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-genesis

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formation

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-ia

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condition

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-iasis

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abnormal condition

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-ic

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pertaining to

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-in

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chemical; chemical compound; substance

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-ine

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chemical; chemical compound; substance

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-ism

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process; condition

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-itis

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inflammation

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-lytic

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pertaining to breakdown or destruction

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-ous

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pertaining to

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-pathy

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disease

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-pexy

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surgical fixation

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhea

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flow; excessive discharge

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-stomy

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surgical opening

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-tomy

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process of cutting; incision

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-trophy

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condition of growth or development

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-um

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structure; tissue; thing

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-uria

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urination; condition of urine

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-us

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structure; tissue; thing

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-y

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process; state

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a-

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not; without

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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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an-

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not; without

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andr/o

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male

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anti-

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against

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balan/o

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glans penis

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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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cauter/o

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heat; burn

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cry/o

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crypt/o

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CT

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computed tomography; computerized tomography

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DRE

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digital rectal examination

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ED

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erectile dysfunction

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electr/o

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electricity

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epi-

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on; over; upon

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epididym/o

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epididymis

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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FTA-ABS

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fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption

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gon/o

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GU

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genitourinary

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gyn/o

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female; woman

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gynec/o

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female; woman

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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HPV

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human papillomavirus

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HSV

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herpes simplex virus

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hydr/o

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hyper-

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above; above normal; excessive

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hypo-

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below; below normal; deficient

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LH

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luteinizing hormone

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mast/o

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N/V

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nausea and vomiting

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olig/o

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scanty (very small)

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onc/o

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orch/o

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testis; testicle

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orchi/o

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testis; testicle

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orchid/o

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testis; testicle

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per-

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peri-

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around; surrounding

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plas/o

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development; formation

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post-

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after; behind

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prostat/o

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prostate gland

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PSA

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prostate-specific antigen

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RF

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radiofrequency

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RPR

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rapid plasma reagin

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semin/i

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semen; seed

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sperm/o

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spermatozoa; sperm

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spermat/o

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spermatozoa; sperm

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STI

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sexually transmitted infection

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test/o

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testis; testicle

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TFT

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thyroid function test

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trans-

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TRUS

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transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy

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TSE

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testicular self-examination

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TUNA

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transurethral needle ablation

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TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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ultra-

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beyond; excessive

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urethr/o

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varic/o

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varicose veins

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vas/o

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vessel; duct

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VD

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venereal disease

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VDRL

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venereal disease research laboratory

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vener/o

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sexual contact

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle

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zo/o

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animal; life

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