Word Roots Flashcards by Mary Pat Leslie | Brainscape

Q

Latin roots describe…

A

anatomical structures

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Greek roots describe…

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a disease, condition, treatment, or diagnosis

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Q

skin

Greek

A

Dermatos
Word Root: dermat
Ex: dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)

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skin

Latin

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Cutis
Word Root: cutane
Ex: cutaneous (pertaining to the skin)

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kidney

Greek

A

Nephros
Word Root: nephr
Ex: nephroma (tumor of the kidney)

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kidney

Latin

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Renes
Word Root: ren
Ex: renal (pertains to the kidney)

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