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1
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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Morph/0

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Meaning: Form

Example: Polymorphous

Definition: Having many forms

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Cyt/o, -Cyte

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Meaning: Cell

Example: Cytologist

Definition: One who studies cells

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Nucle/o

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Meaning: Nucleus

Example: Nuclear

Definition: Pertaining to a nucleus

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Kary/o

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Meaning: Nucleus

Example: Karyotype

Definition: Picture of a cell’s chromosomes organized according to size.

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Hist/o, Histi/o

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Meaning: Tissue

Example: Histocompatibility

Definition: Tissue similarity that permits transplantation

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Fibr/o

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Meaning: Fiber

Example: Fibrosis

Definition: Abnormal formation of fibrous tissue

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Reticul/o

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Meaning: Network

Example: Reticulum

Definition: A network

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Aden/o

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Meaning: Gland

Example: Adenoma

Definition: Tumor (-oma) of a gland

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Papill/o

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Meaning: Nipple

Example: Papilla

Definition: Projection that resembles a nipple

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Myx/o

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Meaning: Mucus

Example: Myxadenitis

Definition: Inflammation (-itis) of a mucus-secreting gland

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Muc/o

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Meaning: Mucus, Mucous Membrane

Example: Mucorrhea

Definition: Increased flow (-rhea) of mucus

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Roots for Cells & Tissues:

Sumat/o, -some

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Meaning: Body, Small Body

Example: Chromosome

Definition: Small body that takes up color (dye) (chrom/o)

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Roots for Cell Activity:

Blast/o, -blast

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Meaning: Immature cell, Productive cell, Embryonic cell

Example: Histioblast

Definition: A tissue-forming cell

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14
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Roots for Cell Activity:

Gen

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Meaning: Origin, Formation

Example: Karyogenesis

Definition: Formation of a Nucleus

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Roots for Cell Activity:

Phag/o

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Meaning: Eat, Ingest

Example: Autophagy (aw-TOF-ah-je)

Definition: Self (auto)-destruction of a cell’s organelles

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Roots for Cell Activity:

Phil

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Meaning: Attract, Absorb

Example: Basophilic

Definition: Attracting basic stain

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Roots for Cell Activity:

Plas

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Meaning: Formation, Molding, Development

Example: Hyperplasia

Definition: Overdevelopment of an organ or tissue

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Roots for Cell Activity:

Trop

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Meaning: Act on, Affect

Example: Chronotropic

Definition: Affecting rate or timing (chron/o)

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Roots for Cell Activity:

Troph/o

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Meaning: Feeding, Growth, Nourishment

Example: Atrophy

Definition: Tissue wasting

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Hydr/o

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Meaning: Water, Fluid

Example: Hydration

Definition: Addition of water, relative amount of water present

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Gluc/o

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Meaning: Glucose

Example: Glucogenesis

Definition: Production of glucose

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Glyc/o

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Meaning: Sugar, Glucose

Example: Normoglycemia

Definition: Normal blood sugar level

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Sacchar/o

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Meaning: Sugar

Example: Polysaccharide

Definition: Compound containing many simple sugars

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Amyl/o

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Meaning: Starch

Example: Amyloid

Definition: Resembling starch

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Lip/o

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Meaning: Lipid, Fat

Example: Lipophilic

Definition: Attracting or absorbing lipids

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Adip/o

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Meaning: Fat

Example: Adiposuria

Definition: Presence of fat in the urine (ur/o)

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Steat/o

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Meaning: Fatty

Example: Steatorrhea

Definition: Discharge (rhea) of fatty stools

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Roots for Body Chemistry:

Prote/o

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Meaning: Protein

Example: Protease

Definition: Enzyme that digests protein

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29
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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Cephal/o

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Meaning: Head

Example: Megacephaly

Definition: Abnormal largeness of the head

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Cervic/o

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Meaning: Neck

Example: Cervicofacial

Definition: Pertaining to the neck and face.

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Thorac/o

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Meaning: Chest/Thorax

Example: Thoracotomy

Definition: Incision (-tomy) into the chest.

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Abdomin/o

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Meaning: Abdomen

Example: Intra-abdominal

Definition: Within the abdomen

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Celi/o

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Meaning: Abdomen

Example: Celiocentesis

Definition: Surgical puncture (centesis) of the abdomen

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Lapar/o

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Meaning: Abdominal Wall

Example: Laparoscope

Definition: Instrument (-scope) for viewing the peritoneal cavity through the abdominal wall.

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Lumb/o

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Meaning: Lumbar Region, Lower Back

Example: Thoracolumbar

Definition: Pertaining to the chest and lumbar region.

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Roots for Regions of the Head & Trunk:

Periton, Peritone/o

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Meaning: Peritoneum

Example: Peritoneal

Definition: Pertaining to the peritoneum

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Roots for the Extremities:

Acro

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Meaning: Extremity, End

Example: Acrocyanosis

Definition: Bluish discoloration of the extremities

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Roots for the Extremities:

Brachi/o

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Meaning: Arm

Example: Antebracheum

Definition: Forearm

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Roots for the Extremities:

Dactyl/o

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Meaning: Finger, Toe

Example: Polydactyly

Definition: Having more than the normal number of fingers or toes.

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Roots for the Extremities:

Ped/o

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Meaning: Foot

Example: Pedometer

Definition: Instrument that measures footsteps

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Roots for the Extremities:

Pod/o

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Meaning: Foot

Example: Podiatric

Definition: Pertaining to the study and treatment of the foot

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42
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Roots for Bones & Joints:

oste/o

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Meaning: Bone

Example: Osteopenia (os-te-o-PE-ne-ah)

Definition: Deficiency of bone tissue

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Roots for Bones & Joints:

Myel/o

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Meaning: Bone Marrow, also Spinal Cord

Example: Myeloid (MI-eh-loyd)

Definition: pertaining to or resembling bone marrow

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Roots for Bones & Joints:

Chondr/o

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Meaning: Cartilage

Example: Chondroblast (KON-dro-blast)

Definition: A cartilage forming cell

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Roots for Bones & Joints:

Arthr/o

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Meaning: Joint

Example: Arthrosis (ar-THRO-sis)

Definition: Joint, Condition affecting a joint

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Roots for Bones & Joints:

Synov/i

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Meaning: Synovial Fluid, Joint, or Membrane

Example: Asynovia (ah-sin-O-ve-ah)

Definition: Lack of synovial fluid

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Roots for Bones & Joints:

Burs/o

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Meaning: Bursa

Example: Peribural (per-ih-Ber-sal)

Definition: Around a bursa

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Crani/o

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Meaning: Skull, Cranium

Example: Craniometry

Definition: Measurement of the cranium

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Spondyl/o

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Meaning: Vertebra

Example: Spondylolysis (spon-dih-LOL-ih-sis)

Definition: Destruction and separation of a vertibra

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Vertebr/o

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Meaning: Vertebra, Spinal Column

Example: Paravertebral (pah-rah-VER-te-bral)

Definition: Near the vertebrae or spinal column

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Rachi/o

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Meaning: Spine

Example: Rachischisis (ra-KIS-kih-sis)

Definition: Fissure (-schisis) of the spine, Spina bifida

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Cost/o

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Meaning: Rib

Example: Costochondral (kos-to-KON-dral)

Definition: Pertaining to a rib and its cartilage.

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Sacr/o

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Meaning: Sacrum

Example: Presacral (pre-SA-kral)

Definition: In front of the sacrum

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Coccy, Coccyg/o

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Meaning: Coccyx

Example: Coccygeal (kok-SIJ-e-al)

Definition: Pertaining to the coccyx

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Pelvi/o

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Meaning: Pelvis

Example: Pelviscope (PEL-vih-skope)

Definition: Endoscope for examining the pelvis

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Roots for the Skeleton:

Ili/o

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Meaning: Ilium

Example: Iliopelvic (il-e-o-PEL-vik)

Definition: Pertaining to the ilium and pelvis

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

My/o

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Meaning: Muscle

Example: Myositis (mi-o-SI-tis)

Definition: Inflammation of muscle

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

Muscul/o

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Meaning: Muscle

Example: Musculature (MUS-kyu-lah-chur)

Definition: Muscle arrangement in a part of the whole body.

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

In/o

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Meaning: Fiber

Example: Inotropic

Definition: Acting on (muscle) fibers

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

Fasci/o

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Meaning: Fascia

Example: Fasciodesis (fash-i-OD-eh-sis)

Definition: Binding (suture) of a fascia to a tendon or other fascia

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

Ten/o, Tendin/o

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Meaning: Tendon

Example: Tenostosis (ten-os-TO-sis)

Definition: Ossification of a tendon.

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

Ton/o

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Meaning: Tone

Example: Cardiotonic (kar-de-o-TON-ik)

Definition: Having a strengthening action on the heart muscle.

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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

Erg/o

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Meaning: Work

Example: Ergonomics (er-go-NOM-iks)

Definition: Study of the efficient use of energy during work.

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64
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Roots Pertaining to Muscles:

Kin/o, Kine, Kinesi/o, Kinet/o

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Meaning: Work

Example: Kinesis (ki-NE-sis)

Definition: Movement (adjective: kinetic)

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Audi/o

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Meaning: Hearing

Example: Audiology

Definition: The study of hearing

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Acous, Acus, Cus

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Meaning: Sound, Hearing

Example: Acoustic

Definition: Pertaining to Sound or Hearing

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Ot/o

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Meaning: Ear

Example: Ototoxic

Definition: Poisonous or harmful to the ear

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Myring/o

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Meaning: Tympanic Membrane

Example: Myringotome

Definition: Knife used for surgery on the eardrum

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Tympan/o

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Meaning: Tympanic Cavity (middle ear), tympanic membrane

Example: Tympanometry

Definition: Measurement of transition through the tympanic membrane and middle ear

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Salping/o

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Meaning: Tube, Auditory Tube

Example: Salpingoscopy

Definition: Endoscopic examination of the auditory tube

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Staped/o, Stapedi/o

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Meaning: Stapes

Example: Stapedoplasty

Definition: Plastic repair of the stapes

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

Labyrinth/o

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Meaning: Labyrinth (inner ear)

Example: Labyrinthitis

Definition: Inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinth)

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Roots Pertaining to the Ear and Hearing:

vestibul/o

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Meaning: Vestibule, Vestibular Apparatus

Example: Vestibulotomy

Definition: Incision of the vestibule of the inner ear

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Roots for External Eye Structures:

Blephar/o

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Meaning: Eyelid

Example: Symblepharon

Definition: Adhesion of the eyelid to the eyeball (sym means together)

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Roots for External Eye Structures:

Palpebr/o

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Meaning: Eyelid

Example: Palpebral

Definition: Pertaining to an eyelid

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Roots for External Eye Structures:

Dacry/o

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Meaning: Tear, Lacrimal Apparatus

Example: Dacryorrhea

Definition: Discharge from the lacrimal apparatus

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Roots for External Eye Structures:

Dacryocyst/o

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Meaning: Lacrimal Sac

Example: Dacryocystocele

Definition: Hernia of the lacrimal sac

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Roots for External Eye Structures:

Lacrim/o

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Meaning: Tear, Lacrimal Apparatus

Example: Lacrimation

Definition: Secretion of Tears

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Opt/o

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Meaning: Eye, Vision

Example: Optometer

Definition: Instrument for measuring refractive power of the eye

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Ocul/o

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Meaning: Eye

Example: Sinistrocular

Definition: Pertaining to the left eye

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Ophthalm/o

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Meaning: Eye

Example: Exophthalmos

Definition: Protrusion of the eyeball

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Scler/o

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Meaning: Sclera

Example: Episcleritis

Definition: Inflammation of the tissue on the surface of the sclera

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Corne/o

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Meaning: Cornea

Example: Circumcorneal

Definition: Around the cornea

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Kerat/o

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Meaning: Cornea

Example: Keratoplasty

Definition: Plastic repair of the cornea, corneal transplant

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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Lent/i

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Meaning: Lens

Example: Lentiform

Definition: Resembling a lens

86
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Phak/o, Phac/o

A

Meaning: Lens

Example: Aphakia

Definition: Absence of a lens

87
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Uve/o

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Meaning: Uvea

Example: Uveal

Definition: Pertaining to the uvea

88
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Chori/o, Choroid/o

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Meaning: Choroid

Example: Subchoroidal

Definition: Below the choroid

89
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Cycl/o

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Meaning: Ciliary body, Ciliary muscle

Example: Cycloplegic

Definition: Pertaining to or causing paralysis of the ciliary muscle

90
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Ir, Irit/o, Irid/o

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Meaning: Iris

Example: Iridoschisis

Definition: Splitting of the Iris

91
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Pupill/o

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Meaning: Pupil

Example: Iridopupillary

Definition: Pertaining to the iris and the pupil

92
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Roots for Eye & Vision:

Retin/o

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Meaning: Retina

Example: Retinoscopy

Definition: Examination of the retina

93
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Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System:

Endocrin/o

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Meaning: Endocrine glands or system

Example: Endocrinopathy

Definition: Any disease of the endocrine glands

94
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Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System:

Pituitar/i

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Meaning: Pituitary Gland, Hypophysis

Example: Pituitarism

Definition: Condition cause by any disorder of pituitary function

95
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Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System:

Hypophysi/o

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Meaning: Pituitary Gland, Hypophysis

Example: Hypophysial

Definition: Pertaining to the pituitary gland

96
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Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System:

Thyr/o, Thyroid/o

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Meaning: Thyroid Gland

Example: Thyrolytic

Definition: Destroying the thyroid gland

97
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Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System:

Parathyr/o, Parathyroid/o

A

Meaning: Parathyroid Gland

Example: Hyperparathyroidism

Definition: Overactivity of a parathyroid gland

98
Q

Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System:

Adren/o, Adrenal/o

A

Meaning: Adrenal Gland, Epinephrine

Example: Adrenocorticotropic

Definition: Acting on the adrenal cortex

99
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Bucc/o

A

Meaning: Cheek

Example: Buccoversion

Definition: Turning toward the cheek

100
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Dent/o, Dent/i

A

Meaning: Tooth, Teeth

Example: Endentulous

Definition: Without teeth

101
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Odont/o

A

Meaning: Tooth, Teeth

Example: Periodontics

Definition: Dental specialty that deals with the study and treatment of tissues around the teeth

102
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Gingiv/o

A

Meaning: Gum (gingiva)

Example: Gingivectomy

Definition: Excision of gum tissue

103
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Gloss/o

A

Meaning: Tongue

Example: Glossoplegia

Definition: Paralysis of the tongue

104
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Lingu/o

A

Meaning: Tongue

Example: Orolingual

Definition: Pertaining to the mouth or tongue

105
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Gnath/o

A

Meaning: Jaw

Example: Prognathous

Definition: Having a projecting jaw

106
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Labi/o

A

Meaning: Lip

Example: Labium

Definition: Lip or lip-like structure

107
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Or/o

A

Meaning: Mouth

Example: Circumoral

Definition: Around the mouth

108
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Stoma, Stomat/o

A

Meaning: Mouth

Example: Xerostomia

Definition: Dryness (xero-) of the mouth

109
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Palat/o

A

Meaning: Palate

Example: Palatine

Definition: Pertaining to the palate (also palatal)

110
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Sial/o

A

Meaning: Saliva, Salivary Gland, Salivary Duct

Example: Sialogram

Definition: Radiograph of the salivary glands and ducts.

111
Q

Roots for the Mouth:

Uvul/o

A

Meaning: Uvula

Example: Uvulotome

Definition: Instrument (-tome) for incising the uvula

112
Q

Roots for the Accessory Organs:

Hepat/o

A

Meaning: Liver

Example: Hepatocyte

Definition: A liver cell

113
Q

Roots for the Accessory Organs:

Bili

A

Meaning: Bile

Example: Biliary

Definition: Pertaining to the bile or bile ducts

114
Q

Roots for the Accessory Organs:

Chol/e, Chol/o

A

Meaning: Bile, Gall

Example: Cholestasis

Definition: Stoppage of bile flow

115
Q

Roots for the Accessory Organs:

Cholecyst/o

A

Meaning: Gallbladder

Example: Cholecystogram

Definition: Radiograph of the gallbladder

116
Q

Roots for the Accessory Organs:

Cholangi/o

A

Meaning: Common Bile Duct

Example: Choledochal

Definition: Pertaining to the common bile duct

117
Q

Roots for the Accessory Organs:

Pancreat/o

A

Meaning: Pancreas

Example: Pancreatotropic

Definition: Acting on the pancreas

118
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Nas/o

A

Meaning: Nose

Example: Intranasal

Definition: Within the nose

119
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Rhin/o

A

Meaning: Nose

Example: Rhinoplasty

Definition: Plastic repair of the nose

120
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Pharyng/o

A

Meaning: Pharynx

Example: Pharyngeal

Definition: Pertaining to the pharyinx

121
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Laryng/o

A

Meaning: Larynx

Example: Laryngospasm

Definition: Spasm (sudden contraction) of the larynx

122
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Trache/o

A

Meaning: Trachea

Example: Tracheotome

Definition: Instrument used to incise the trachea

123
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Bronch/o, Bronch/i

A

Meaning: Bronchus

Example: Bronchogenic

Definition: Originating in a bronchus

124
Q

Roots for Respiratory Passageways:

Bronchial

A

Meaning: Bronchiole

Example: Bronchiolectasis

Definition: Dilation of the bronchioles

125
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Phren/o

A

Meaning: Diaphragm

Example: Phrenic

Definition: Pertaining to the diaphragm

126
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Phrenic/o

A

Meaning: Phrenic Nerve

Example: Phrenicectomy

Definition: Partial excision of the phrenic nerve

127
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Pleur/o

A

Meaning: Pleura

Example: Pleurodesis

Definition: Fusion of the pleura

128
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Pulm/o, Pulmon/o

A

Meaning: Lung

Example: Extrapulmonary

Definition: Outside the lungs

129
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Pneumon/o

A

Meaning: Lung

Example: Pneumonitis

Definition: Inflammation of the lungs, Pneumonia

130
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Pneum/o, Pneumat/o

A

Meaning: Air, Gas, also Respiration, Lung

Example: Pneumothorax

Definition: Presence of air in the thorax (pleural space)

131
Q

Roots for the Lungs and Breathing:

Spir/o

A

Meaning: Breathing

Example: Spirometer

Definition: Instrument for measuring breathing volumes

132
Q

Roots for the Heart:

Cardi/o

A

Meaning: Heart

Example: Cardiomyopathy

Definition: Any disease of the heart muscle

133
Q

Roots for the Heart:

Atri/o

A

Meaning: Atrium

Example: Atriotomy

Definition: Surgical incision of an atrium

134
Q

Roots for the Heart:

Ventricul/o

A

Meaning: Cavity, Ventricle

Example: Supraventricular

Definition: Above a ventricle

135
Q

Roots for the Heart:

Valv/o, Valvul/o

A

Meaning: Valve

Example: Valvulotome

Definition: Instrument for incising a valve

136
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Angi/o

A

Meaning: Vessel

Example: Angiography

Definition: X-ray imaging of a vessel

137
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Vas/o, Vascul/o

A

Meaning: Vessel, Duct

Example: Vasopasm

Definition: Sudden contraction of a vessel

138
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Arter/o, Ateri/o

A

Meaning: Artery

Example: Endarterial

Definition: Within an artery

139
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Arteriol/o

A

Meaning: Arteriole

Example: Arteriolar

Definition: Pertaining to an arteriole

140
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Aort/o

A

Meaning: Aorta

Example: Aortoptosis

Definition: Downward displacement of the aorta

141
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Ven/o, Ven/i

A

Meaning: Vein

Example: Venous

Definition: Pertaining to a vein

142
Q

Roots for the Blood Vessels:

Phleb/o

A

Meaning: Vein

Example: Phlebotomy

Definition: Incision of a vein to withdraw blood

143
Q

Roots for the Lymphatic System:

Lymph/o

A

Meaning: Lymph, Lymphatic System

Example: Lymphoid

Definition: Resembling lymph or lymphatic tissue

144
Q

Roots for the Lymphatic System:

Lymphaden/o

A

Meaning: Lymph Node

Example: Lymphadenitis

Definition: Inflammation of a lymph node

145
Q

Roots for the Lymphatic System:

Lymphangi/o

A

Meaning: Lymphatic Vessel

Example: Lymphangiogram

Definition: X-ray image of lymphatic vessels

146
Q

Roots for the Lymphatic System:

Splen/o

A

Meaning: Spleen

Example: Splenalgia

Definition: Pain in the spleen

147
Q

Roots for the Lymphatic System:

Thym/o

A

Meaning: Thymus

Example: Athymia

Definition: Absence of the thymus

148
Q

Roots for the Lymphatic System:

Tonsil/o

A

Meaning: Tonsil

Example: Tonsillar

Definition: Pertaining to a tonsil

149
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Myel/o

A

Meaning: Bone Marrow

Example: Myelogenous

Definition: Originating in bone marrow

150
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Hem/o, Hemat/o

A

Meaning: Blood

Example: Hemopathy

Definition: Any disorder of blood

151
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Erythr/o, Erythrocyt/o

A

Meaning: Erythroblast

Example: Immature red blood cell

Definition: Immature red blood cell

152
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Leuk/o, Leukocyt/o

A

Meaning: White blood cell

Example: Leukocytosis

Definition: Increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood.

153
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Lymph/o, Lymphocyt/o

A

Meaning: Lymphocyte

Example: Lymphocytic

Definition: Pertaining to lymphocytes

154
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Thromb/o

A

Meaning: Blood clot

Example: Thrombolytic

Definition: Dissolving a blood clotc

155
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Thrombocyt/o

A

Meaning: Platelet, Thrombocyte

Example: Thrombopoiesis

Definition: Formation of platelets

156
Q

Roots for Blood & Immunity:

Immun/o

A

Meaning: Immunity, Immune System

Example: Immunization

Definition: Production of immunity

157
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Azot/o

A

Meaning: Nitrogenous Compound

Example: Azoturia

Definition: Increased nitrogenous compounds in the urine (-uria)

158
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Calc/i

A

Meaning: Calcium (Ca)

Example: Calcification

Definition: Deposition of calcium salts(

159
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Ferr/o, Ferr/i

A

Meaning: Iron (Fe)

Example: Ferrous

Definition: Pertaining to or containing iron

160
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Sider/o

A

Meaning: Iron

Example: Sideroderma

Definition: Deposition of iron into the skin

161
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Kali

A

Meaning: Potassium (K)

Example: Hyperkalemia

Definition: Excess of potassium in the blood

162
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Natri

A

Meaning: Sodium (Na)

Example: Natriuresis

Definition: Excretion of sodium in the urine

163
Q

Roots for Blood Chemistry:

Ox/y

A

Meaning: Oxygen (O)

Example: Hypoxia

Definition: Deficiency of oxygen in the tissues

164
Q

Roots for the Kidney:

Ren/o

A

Meaning: Kidney

Example: Suprarenal

Definition: Above the kidney

165
Q

Roots for the Kidney:

Nephr/o

A

Meaning: Kidney

Example: Nephrosis

Definition: Any noninflammatory disease condition of the kidney

166
Q

Roots for the Kidney:

Glomerul/o

A

Meaning: Glomerulus

Example: Juxtaglomerular

Definition: Near the glomerulus

167
Q

Roots for the Kidney:

Pyel/o

A

Meaning: Renal pelvis

Example: Pyelectasis

Definition: Dilation of the renal pelvis

168
Q

Roots for the Kidney:

Cali/o, Calic/o

A

Meaning: Calyx

Example: Caliceal

Definition: Pertaining to a renal calyx (note addition of e); also spelled calyceal

169
Q

Roots for the Urinary Tract:

Urin/o

A

Meaning: Urine, Urinary Tract

Example: Urinalysis

Definition: Laboratory study of urine

170
Q

Roots for the Urinary Tract:

Ur/o

A

Meaning: Urine

Example: Nocturia

Definition: Urination during the night (noct/i)

171
Q

Roots for the Urinary Tract:

Ureter/o

A

Meaning: Ureter

Example: Ureterostenosis

Definition: Narrowing of the ureter

172
Q

Roots for the Urinary Tract:

Cyst/o

A

Meaning: Urinary Bladder

Example: Cystocele

Definition: Hernia of the urinary bladder

173
Q

Roots for the Urinary Tract:

Vesic/o

A

Meaning: Urinary Bladder

Example: Intravesical

Definition: Within the urinary bladder

174
Q

Roots for the Urinary Tract:

Urethr/o

A

Meaning: Urethra

Example: Urethrotome

Definition: Instrument for incising the urethra

175
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Test/o

A

Meaning: Testis, Testicle

Example: Testosterone

Definition: Hormone produces in the testicle

176
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Orchi/o, Orchid/o

A

Meaning: Testis

Example: Anorchism

Definition: Absence of a testis

177
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Osche/o

A

Meaning: Scrotum

Example: Oscheal

Definition: Pertaining to the scrotum

178
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Semin

A

Meaning: Semen

Example: Inseminate

Definition: To introduce semen into a vagina

179
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Sperm/i, Spermat/o

A

Meaning: Semen, Spermatozoa

Example: Polyspermia

Definition: Secretion of excess semen

180
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Epididym/o

A

Meaning: Epididymis

Example: Epididymitis

Definition: Inflammation of the epididymis

181
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Vas/o

A

Meaning: Vas Deferens, Ductus Deferens, also Vessel

Example: Vasostomy

Definition: Surgical creation of an opening in the ductus deferens

182
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Vesicul/o

A

Meaning: Seminal Vesicle

Example: Vesiculogram

Definition: Radiograph of a seminal vesicle

183
Q

Roots for Male Reproduction:

Prostat/o

A

Meaning: Prostate

Example: Prostatometer

Definition: Instrument for measuring the prostate

184
Q

Roots for Female Reproduction and the Ovaries:

Gyn/o, Gynec/o+a

A

Meaning: Woman

Example: Gynecology

Definition: Study of women’s diseases

185
Q

Roots for Female Reproduction and the Ovaries:

Men/o, Mens

A

Meaning: Month, Menstruation

Example: Premenstrual

Definition: Before a menstrual period

186
Q

Roots for Female Reproduction and the Ovaries:

Oo

A

Meaning: Ovum, Egg Cell

Example: Oocyte

Definition: Cell that gives rise to an ovum

187
Q

Roots for Female Reproduction and the Ovaries:

Ov/o, Ovul/o

A

Meaning: Ovum, Egg Cell

Example: Anovulatory

Definition: Absence of egg ripening or of ovulation

188
Q

Roots for Female Reproduction and the Ovaries:

Ovari/o

A

Meaning: Ovary

Example: Ovariopexy

Definition: Surgical fixation of an Ovary

189
Q

Roots for Female Reproduction and the Ovaries:

Oophor/o

A

Meaning: Ovary

Example: Oophorectomy

Definition: Excision of an ovary

190
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Salping/o

A

Meaning: Uterine Tube, Tube

Example: Salpingoplasty

Definition: Plastic repair of a uterine tube

191
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Uter/o

A

Meaning: Uterus

Example: Intrauterine

Definition: Within the uterus

192
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Metr/o, Metr/i

A

Meaning: Uterus

Example: Metrorrhea

Definition: Abnormal uterine discharge

193
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Hyster/o

A

Meaning: Uterus

Example: Hysterotomy

Definition: Incision of the uterus

194
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Cervic/o

A

Meaning: Cervix, Neck

Example: Endocervical

Definition: Pertaining to the lining of the cervix

195
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Vagin/o

A

Meaning: Vagina

Example: Vaginometer

Definition: Instrument for measuring the vagina

196
Q

Roots for the Uterine Tubes, Uterus, & Vagina:

Colp/o

A

Meaning: Vagina

Example: Colpostenosis

Definition: Narrowing of the vagina

197
Q

Roots for Female Accessory Structures:

Vulv/o

A

Meaning: Vulva

Example: Vulvar

Definition: Pertaining to the vulva

198
Q

Roots for Female Accessory Structures:

Episi/o

A

Meaning: Vulva

Example: Episiotomy

Definition: Incision of the vulva

199
Q

Roots for Female Accessory Structures:

Perine/o

A

Meaning: Perineum

Example: Perineal

Definition: Pertaining to the perineum

200
Q

Roots for Female Accessory Structures:

Clitor/o, Clitorid/o

A

Meaning: Clitoris

Example: Clitorectomy

Definition: Excision of the clitoris

201
Q

Roots for Female Accessory Structures:

Mamm/o

A

Meaning: Breast, Mammary gland

Example: Mammoplasty

Definition: Plastic surgery of the breast

202
Q

Roots for Female Accessory Structures:

Mast/o

A

Meaning: Breast, Mammary gland

Example: Amastia

Definition: Absence of the breasts

203
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Amnio

A

Meaning: Amnion, Amniotic Sac

Example: Diamniotic

Definition: Showing two amniotic sacs

204
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Embry/o

A

Meaning: Embryo

Example: Embryonic

Definition: Pertaining to the embryo

205
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Fet/o

A

Meaning: Fetus

Example: Fetometry

Definition: Measurement of a fetus

206
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Toc/o

A

Meaning: Labor

Example: Dystocia

Definition: Difficult labor

207
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Nat/i

A

Meaning: Birth

Example: Neonate

Definition: Newborn

208
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Lact/o

A

Meaning: Milk

Example: Lactose

Definition: Sugar (-ose) found in milk

209
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Galact/o

A

Meaning: Milk

Example: Galactagogue

Definition: Agent that promotes (-agogue) the flow of milk

210
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Gravida

A

Meaning: Pregnant woman

Example: Nulligravida

Definition: Woman who has never (nulli-) been pregnant

211
Q

Roots for Pregnancy and Birth:

Para

A

Meaning: Woman who has given birth

Example: Multipara

Definition: Woman who has given birth two or more times

212
Q

Roots for _____:

?

A

Meaning:

Example:

Definition:

AAPC Medical Terminology (11 decks)

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