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LOM Chapter 1 Set 8
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner, Basic Word Structure
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10/25/2010

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-itis
Definition
Suffix meaning inflammation
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cystitis
Definition
inflammation of the urinary bladder
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-logy
Definition
Suffix meaning process of study
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endocrinology
Definition
study of the endocrine system
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-oma
Definition
Suffix meaning tumor, mass, or swelling
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hepatoma
Definition
a malignant tumor of the liver
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hepatocellular carcinoma
Definition
another name for hepatoma
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-opsy
Definition
Suffix meaning process of viewing
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-osis
Definition
Suffix meaning condition (usually abnormal)
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biopsy
Definition
process of viewing life
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nephrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of the kidney
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leukocytosis
Definition
abnormal condition of increase in normal white blood cells
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False
Definition
T or F:  Leukocytosis and Leukemia are the same thing
Term
Leukocytosis is the increase of normal white blood cells, which is a sign of the body fighting an infection.  Leukemia is the increase of abnormal, immature white blood cells.
Definition
Leukocytosis and leukemia are both abnormal conditions of an increase in number of white blood cells.  How do they differ?
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-pathy
Definition
Suffix meaning disease condition
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enteropathy
Definition
disease condition of the small intestines
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adenopathy
Definition
disease condition of the glands
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-scope
Definition
Suffix meaning instrument to visually examine
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endo-
Definition
Prefix meaning within
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endoscope
Definition
an instrument to visually examine within
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True
Definition
T or F:  A cystoscope is a type of endoscope.
Term
-scopy
Definition
Suffix meaning process of visually examining with an endoscope
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-sis
Definition
Suffix meaning state of or condition
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-tomy
Definition
Suffix meaning process of cutting or incision
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osteotomy
Definition
incision of the bone
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-y
Definition
Suffix meaning process or condition
Term
gastroenterology
Definition
study of the stomach and small intestines
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ophthalmologist
Definition
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye
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metr/o
Definition
combined form meaning to measure
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optometrist
Definition
a physician who can examine eyes and prescribe corrective lenses
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