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Medical Terminology roots
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Undergraduate 1
09/25/2013
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-algia
 Definition
pain
Term
-centesis
 Definition
puncture to withdraw fluid
Term
-dynia
 Definition
pain
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
excision
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-gen
 Definition
that which produces (this suffix creates a noun)
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-genic
 Definition
producing (suffix creates adjective)
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-gram
 Definition
image
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-ia
 Definition
state or condition
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-itis
 Definition
inflammation
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-ogist
 Definition
one who studies or specialist
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-logy
 Definition
the study of
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-megaly
 Definition
enlargement
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-meter
 Definition
instrument for measuring
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-oma
 Definition
tumor or mass
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-otomy
 Definition
incision
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-pathy
 Definition
disease
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-pexy
 Definition
surgical fixation
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-plasty
 Definition
surgical repair
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-ptosis
 Definition
drooping
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-scope
 Definition
instrument for viewing or examination
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-scopy
 Definition
process of using an instrument to visually examine
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
suturing
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-rrhea
 Definition
discharge or flow
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-therapy
 Definition
treatment
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-trophy
 Definition
develope or nourishment
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