Veterinary Terminology: Root Words Flashcards

1
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Root Word

A

The part of the word that gives the term its essential meaning

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2
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ARTHR/O-

A

joint

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3
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CARDI/O-

A

heart

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4
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CHEM/O-

A

chemical

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5
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COL/O-

A

colon

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6
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CUTANE/O-

A

skin

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7
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CYST/O-

A

urinary bladder

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8
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DENT/O-

A

teeth

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9
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ELECTR/O-

A

electricity

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10
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ENTER/O-

A

intestines

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11
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GASTR/O-

A

stomach

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12
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HEM/O-

A

blood

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13
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HEPAT/O-

A

liver

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14
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HYSTER/O-

A

uterus

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15
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LAPAR/O

A

abdomen

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16
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MAST

A

mammary gland

17
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NAS/O

A

nose

18
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NEPHR/O

A

kindneys

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OSTE/O

A

bone

20
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OVARI/O

A

ovary

21
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RADI/O

A

radiation

22
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RECT/O

A

rectum

23
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RHIN/O

A

nose

24
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URIN/O

A

urine

25
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UTER/O

A

uterus