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ab/articul/ar
relates to a location away from a joint |
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abdomin/o/cente/sis
surgical puncture of the abdomen |
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ab/duct/or
a muscle that leads away from the midline |
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Definition
acetabul/o/plast/y
surgical repair of the hip joint |
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acet/ic
relates to acid or vinegar |
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acet/i/fy
to make acid(ic) |
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a/chromati/ic
relates to having no color |
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a/chrom/o/trich/ia
condition in which the hair has no color |
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acou/sia
the normal hearing condition |
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acoust/ic
relates to hearing |
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acr/o/cyan/o/sis
condition in which the extremities are blue |
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acr/o/ede/ma
swelling of the extremities |
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Definition
acr/o/hypo/therm/y
state of low temperature in the extremities |
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Definition
acromi/o/humer/al
pertains to the acromium and humerus |
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adamantin/o/ma
a tumor arising from enamel-forming cells |
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adamant/o/blast
an embryonic enamel |
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Definition
ad/duct/or
a muscle that leads toward the midline |
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Definition
aden/odyn/ia
pain in a gland |
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Definition
adenoid/ec/tomy/y
excision of the adenoids |
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Definition
adip/o/gen/ous
causing (formation of) fat |
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Definition
ad/neur/al
pertains to a location near a nerve |
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Definition
aer/o/cel/e
herniation caused by air |
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Definition
a/galact/ia
condition of no milk (production) |
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Definition
a/gno/sia
condition of no recognition of stimuli |
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Definition
albid/ur/ia
condition of white (to colorless) urine |
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Definition
all/o/morph/ic
relates to having another form |
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Definition
alveol/itis
inflammation of a tooth socket |
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Definition
ambi/dextr/ous
using both hands like right hands |
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Definition
ambl/y/op/ia
dulled vision |
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Definition
amel/o/dentin/al
pertains to the enamel and dentin layers of teeth |
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Definition
amni/o/rrhex/is
rupture of the amniotic sac |
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Definition
amphi/bi/ous
pertains to living both on land and in water |
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Definition
amphi/vor/ous
pertains to those who eat both meat and vegetarian |
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Definition
ampho/phil/e
a cell that has an affinity for both acid and base dyes |
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Definition
amyl/ase
an enzyme to dissolve starch |
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Definition
ana/bi/o/sis
condition of living again after a period of dormancy |
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Definition
ancon/eal
relates to the elbow |
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an/enter/ous
contains no small intestine |
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Definition
angi/o/blast
embryonic blood vessel cell |
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Definition
angi/o/pare/sis
partial paralysis of blood vessels |
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Definition
angi/o/scler/o/sis
hardening of a vessel |
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Definition
an/is/o/mel/ia
condition in which the limbs are of unequal length |
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Definition
ankyl/o/dactyl/ia
condition in which fingers are fused together |
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Definition
an/o/rect/al
pertains to the anus and rectum |
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Definition
an/orex/ia
condition of having no appetite |
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Definition
ante/cubit/al
pertains to the area in front of the elbow |
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Definition
anthrop/o/log/y
the study of mankind |
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Definition
anthrop/o/morph/ic
relates to having human form |
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Definition
anti/tox/in
a substance acting against poison |
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Definition
aort/o/malac/ia
softening of the aorta |
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Definition
aort/o/pto/sis
prolapse of the aorta |
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Definition
a/path/y
a state of having no feeling or interest |
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Definition
a/pha/sia
condition in which there is no speech |
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Definition
apic/ec/tom/y
excision of the apex of the root of a tooth |
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Definition
apo/phy/sis
growth away from the center |
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Definition
apend/alg/ia
pain in the appendix |
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Definition
append/ec/tom/y
excision of the appendix |
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Definition
appendic/itis
inflammation of the appendix |
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Definition
archae/o/log/y
the study of ancient times and objects |
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Definition
ad/rect/or
a muscle that straightens (hair) |
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Definition
arteri/o/plast/y
surgical repair of an artery |
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Definition
arteri/o/sten/o/sis
narrowing of an artery |
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Definition
arthr/o/cente/sis
surgical puncture of a joint |
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Definition
arthr/o/cla/sia
fracture of a joint |
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Definition
arthr/o/de/sis
a condition of fusing joints |
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Definition
arthr/o/phyt/e
a growth within a joint |
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Definition
arthr/o/py/o/sis
abnormal condition of pus in a joint |
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Term
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Definition
arthr/o/tom/y
incision of a joint |
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Definition
articul/ar
relates to a joint |
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Definition
a/stom/ia
congenital absence of a mouth |
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Definition
astr/o/cyt/e
star-shaped cell |
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Definition
a/syn/chron/ous
pertains to events not occurring together in time |
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Definition
atel/o/myel/ia
a conditio of having an incomplete spinal cord |
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Definition
a/thel/ia
condition of having no nipples |
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Term
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Definition
atri/o/tome/e
instrument to cut into the atrium |
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Term
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Definition
audi/o/log/y
the study of hearing |
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Term
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Definition
audi/o/met/er
instrument to measure hearing |
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Definition
audit/ion
the action of hearing |
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Definition
aur/al
pertains to the ears, hearing |
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Definition
aur/i/cle
a small ear (diminutive form) |
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Definition
aur/i/form
having the shape of an ear |
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Definition
aut/o/gen/ous
caused by the organism itself |
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Definition
aut/o/nom/y
self regulation |
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Definition
a/vers/ion
the action of turning away |
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Definition
axill/ary
pertains to the area of the armpit |
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Definition
balan/ic
relates to the glans penis |
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Term
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Definition
bar/esthe/sia
sensitivity to pressure |
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Term
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Definition
bar/o/gno/sis
recognition of the relative weights of objects |
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Definition
bi/corn/ate
having two horns |
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Definition
bi/furc/ate
having two forks |
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Definition
bi/labi/al
pertains to both lips |
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Definition
bi/manu/al
pertains to two hands |
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Definition
bin/aur/al
pertains to two ears |
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Term
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Definition
blast/o/derm/al
pertains to embryonic skin cells |
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Term
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Definition
blast/o/mer/e
an embryonic cell part |
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Term
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Definition
ablenn/o/sta/sis
controlling (production of) mucus |
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Term
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Definition
blephar/o/pleg/ia
paralysis of the eyelid |
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Term
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Definition
brachi/o/crur/al
pertains to the arms and the legs |
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Term
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Definition
brach/y/dactyl/ia
condition of short fingers/toes |
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Term
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Definition
brach/y/uran/ic
relates to a short palate |
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Term
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Definition
brad/y/phemia
a condition of slow speech |
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Term
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Definition
brad/y/pne/a
slow respiration |
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Term
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Definition
brad/y/stal/sis
slow contraction (of the bowel) |
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Term
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Definition
bronchi/al
pertains to the bronchus |
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Term
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Definition
bronchi/ole
a small bronchus (diminutive form) |
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Term
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Definition
bronchiol/ec/ta/sis
dilation of bronchioles |
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Term
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Definition
bronch/itis
inflammation of the bronchi |
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Term
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Definition
bry/o/log/y
study of mosses |
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Term
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Definition
bucc/al
pertains to the cheeks |
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Term
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Definition
bucc/o/lingu/al
pertains to the cheeks and tongue |
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Term
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Definition
burs/o/lith
a stone present in a bursa |
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Definition
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Definition
calcane/odyn/ia
pain in the calcaneus |
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Definition
campt/o/mel/ia
condition of having bent legs |
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Term
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Definition
capillar/itis
inflammation of capillaries |
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Term
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Definition
capit/al
pertains to the head |
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Term
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Definition
capn/o/metr/y
measurement of carbon dioxide levels |
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Term
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Definition
carcin/o/gen/ic
causing cancer |
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Term
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Definition
carcin/o/ma
a cancerous tumor |
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Term
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Definition
cardi/ac
pertains to the heart |
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Term
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Definition
cardi/o/cel/e
herniation of the heart |
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Term
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Definition
cardi/o/megal/y
enlargement of the heart |
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Term
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Definition
cardi/o/necr/o/sis
death of heart muscle |
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Term
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Definition
cardi/o/rrhaph/y
suture of the heart |
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Term
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Definition
carn/i/vor/e
a flesh eater |
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Term
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Definition
carp/al
pertains to the wrist |
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Term
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Definition
carp/o/phag/ous
pertains to fruit-eating organisms |
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Term
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Definition
cata/trop/ic
relates to turning downward |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
caust/ic
relates to a burning sensation or effect |
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Term
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Definition
cec/opt/o/sis
prolapse of the cecum |
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Term
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Definition
celi/o/rrhaph/y
suture of the abdominal cavity |
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Term
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Definition
cent/i/fid/ous
pertains to items split into one hundred parts |
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Term
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Definition
cephal/alg/ia
pain in the head; headache |
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Term
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Definition
cephal/o/cente/sis
surgical puncture of the head |
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Term
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Definition
cephal/o/gyr/ic
relates to the orbit (rotation) of the head |
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Term
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Definition
cephal/o/metr/y
measurement of the head |
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Term
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Definition
cerebell/o/spin/al
pertains to the cerebellum and spine |
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Term
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Definition
cereb(r)/ellum
a small cerebrum (diminutive form) |
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Term
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Definition
cervic/o/faci/al
pertains to the neck and face |
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Term
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Definition
cervic/o/vagin/itis
inflammation of the cervix and vagina |
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Term
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Definition
ch(e)il/o/plast/y
surgical repair of the lip |
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Term
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Definition
ch(e)ir/o/megal/y
enlargement of the hands |
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Term
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Definition
chlor/op/ia
a condition in which vision has a green coloration |
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Term
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Definition
cholecyst/itis
inflammation of the gallbladder |
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Term
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Definition
choledoch/o/lith/ia/sis
presence of stones in the bile duct |
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Term
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Definition
choledoch/o/rrhaph/y
suture of the bile duct |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
chol/em/ia
condition of bile present in the blood |
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Term
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Definition
chol/e/sta/sia
condition in which bile flow is stopped |
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Term
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Definition
chondr/o/path/y
cartilage disease |
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Term
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Definition
chord/itis
inflammation of the vocal cords |
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Term
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Definition
choroid/o/retin/itis
inflammation of the choroid and retina |
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Term
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Definition
chrom/o/phil/ous
pertains to an affinity for color or stain |
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Term
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Definition
chron/ic
relates to something persistent in time |
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Definition
cicatric/ec/tom/y
surgical removal of a scar |
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Term
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Definition
cili/ary
pertains to eyelashes or hair |
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Term
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Definition
circum/lent/al
pertains to the area around the lens |
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Term
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Definition
circum/or/al
pertains to the area around the mouth |
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Term
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Definition
coccyg/ec/tom/y
excision of the coccyx bone |
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Term
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Definition
cochle/ar
relates to the cochlea of the inner ear |
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Term
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Definition
col/enter/itis
inflammation of the large and small intestines |
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Term
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Definition
col/later/al
pertains to location side by side |
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Definition
colon/o/scop/y
examination of the large intestine |
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Term
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Definition
col/o/pex/y
fixation of the colon |
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Term
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Definition
col/o/stom/y
creation of a new opening in the colon |
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Term
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Definition
colp/a/tre/sia
imperforation of the vagina |
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Term
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Definition
com/press/or
a muscle that presses body parts together |
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Term
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Definition
condyl/oid
resembling a condyle |
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Term
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Definition
conjunctiv/itis
inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eyes |
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Term
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Definition
con/sanguin/eous
oertains to those related by blood |
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Definition
contra/later/al
pertains to the opposite side |
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Definition
copr/eme/sis
vomiting of fecal matter |
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Term
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Definition
core/o/metr/y
measurment of the pupils |
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Definition
corne/al
pertains to the cornea |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
coron/ary
pertains to a crown |
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Definition
corpor/eal
relates to the body |
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Definition
con/rugat/or
a muscle that folds a surface of the body together |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
cost/o/tom/e
an instrument to cut ribs |
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Term
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Definition
cox/itis
inflammation of the hip joint |
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Term
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Definition
crani/o/metr/y
measurement of the skull |
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Definition
crur/al
pertains to the legs |
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Term
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Definition
cry/esthe/sia
sensitivity to cold |
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Term
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Definition
crypt/o/men/o/rrhe/a
hidden menstrual flow |
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Definition
cubi/al
pertains to the elbow |
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Term
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Definition
cuspid/ate
having a (single) point |
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Definition
cutan/eous
pertains to the skin |
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Term
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Definition
cut/i/cle
small skin (diminutive form) |
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Term
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Definition
cyan/o/sis
abnormal condition of blue coloration of the skin |
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Term
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Definition
cyclo/o/pleg/ia
paralysis of the ciliary body |
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Term
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Definition
cyst/o/scop/e
instrument to examine the bladder |
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Term
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Definition
dacry/o/lith
a stone in a tear duct |
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Term
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Definition
dactyl/ede/ma
swelling of the fingers |
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Term
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Definition
dactyl/o/camps/is
curvature of the fingers |
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Definition
dec/a/mer/ous
containing ten parts |
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Definition
de/cerebr/ate
to remove the brain |
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Definition
de/cidu/ous
pertains to what falls away or is shed |
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Definition
dec/i/met/er
one-tenth of a meter |
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Definition
de/fec/ate
to remove or eliminate feces |
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Definition
de/fer/ent
carrying away from the midline |
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Definition
de/foli/at/ion
removal of leaves |
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Term
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Definition
de/hydr/at/ion
removal of water |
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Definition
dendr/oid
tree-like in structure |
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Term
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Definition
dent/i/form
having a tooth shape |
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Term
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Definition
dent/i/lingu/al
pertains to the teeth and tongue |
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Term
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Definition
dentin/o/gen/ic
causing the formation of dentin |
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Term
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Definition
de/press/or
a muscle that presses down |
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Term
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Definition
dermat/itis
inflammation of the skin |
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Term
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Definition
dermat/o/log/ist
one who studies skin conditions |
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Term
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Definition
desm/ec/ta/sia
stretching of a ligament |
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Term
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Definition
deuter/o/path/y
a secondary disease |
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Term
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Definition
dextr/o/gastr/ia
condition of the stomach being on the right side |
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Term
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Definition
dia/gno/sis
condition of knowing through symptoms |
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Definition
di/cor/ia
condition of two pupils in one eye |
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Definition
di/crot/ic
relates to two pulse beats |
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Definition
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Definition
di(s)/llat/or
a muscle that widens an opening |
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Term
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Definition
di/phyll/ous
containing two (paired) leaves |
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Term
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Definition
dipl/o/cor/ia
condition of having double pupils in an eye |
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Definition
di/pter/ous
pertains to insects having two wings |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
dist/al
pertains to location farthest from the midline |
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Definition
dolich/o/pelv/ic
relates to long pelvis |
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Term
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Definition
dors/odyn/ia
pain in the back |
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Term
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Definition
dors/o/ventr/al
pertains to the back and front of the body |
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Term
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Definition
duoden/o/scop/y
examination of the duodenum |
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Term
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Definition
dynam/o/met/er
instrument to measure power |
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Term
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Definition
dys/kine/sia
a condition of difficult movement |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
dys/pha/sia
a condition of speaking with difficulty |
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Term
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Definition
dys/plast/ic
relates to poor formation |
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Term
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Definition
dys/pne/a
difficulty in breathing |
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Term
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Definition
dys/toc/ia
painful childbirth condition |
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Term
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Definition
ec/o/log/y
study of the environment |
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Term
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Definition
ecto/derm/al
pertains to the outer layer of skin cells |
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Term
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Definition
ec/top/ic
relates to something out of place |
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Term
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Definition
e/dent/ate
having the teeth removed |
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Term
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Definition
electr/o/cardi/o/gra/m
recording of the heart's electrical impulses |
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Term
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Definition
electr/o/ly/sis
destruction using electrical current |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| relates to something persistent in the population |
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Term
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Definition
| study of glands that secrete within the bloodstream |
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Term
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Definition
| instrument to examine inner areas of the body |
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Term
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Definition
enne/a/phyll/ous
containing nine leaves or petals |
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Term
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Definition
enter/elc/o/sis
ulceration of the small intestine |
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Term
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Definition
enter/o/sep/sis
infection of the small intestine |
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Term
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Definition
ento/cel/e
herniation within the body |
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Term
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Definition
epi/dem/ic
relates to a condition spreading over a population |
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epididym/itis
inflammation of the epididymis |
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epiglott/ic
relates to the epiglottis |
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epiglottid/ec/tom/y
excision of the epiglotis |
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epi/mandibul/ar
relates to an area upon the mandible |
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epi/phren/ic
relates to a location over the diaphragm |
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e/rect/or
a muscle used to straighten an area of the body |
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erythr/o/blast
embryonic red blood cell |
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erythr/o/cyte
a red blood cell |
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esophag/eal
relates to the esophagus |
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esophag/ec/ta/sia
dilation of the esophagus |
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esophag/ec/ta/sis
dilation of the esophagus |
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eso/trop/ia
condition in which the eyes turn inward |
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eti/o/log/y
the study of the causes of disease |
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eu/phon/ic
relates to a good sound or voice |
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eu/plas/ia
god or normal function |
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eur/y/phag/ous
pertains to eating a wide variety of foods |
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eu/troph/ia
normal development |
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ex/odont/ist
one who specializes in removal of teeth |
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exo/gam/y
marriage/union outside a social grouping |
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exo/gen/ous
caused by an outside agent |
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ex/puls/ion
the action of pushing out |
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ex/sanguin/at/ion
removal of blood |
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ex/tens/or
a muscle used to stretch out a part of the body |
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extra/articul/ar
relates to an area outside a joint |
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extro/vers/ion
a turning outward or outside oneself |
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faci/o/pleg/ia
paralysis of the face |
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feca/ur/ia
a condition of feces in urine |
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femor/o/tibi/al
pertains to the femur and tibia bones |
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fenestr/ate
having a window (as in the inner ear) |
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fer/i/fer/ous
carrying iron |
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fet/o/metr/y
measurement of the fetus |
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fibr/o/mat/o/sis
an abnormal condition of fibrous tumors |
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fibr/o/mat/ous
pertains to fibrous tumors |
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fibr/o/plas/ia
formation of fibrous tissue |
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fil/i/form
having a thread-like shape |
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flex/or
a muscle that causes bending |
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fren/o/tom/y
incision of a frenulum |
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front/o/pariet/al
pertains to the frontal and parietal bones |
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galact/agogue
agent inducing the flow of milk |
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gangli/o/neur/o/ma
tumor of ganglion nerve cells |
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ganglion/itis
inflammation of a ganglion |
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gastr/aden/itis
inflammation of a ganglion |
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gastr/o/sten/o/sis
narrowing of the stomach |
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gastr/o/tom/e
an instrument used to cut the stomach |
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gen/u/cubit/al
pertains to the knees and elbows |
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ge/o/morph/ic
relates to the shape of the earth |
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ger/iatr/ic/s
a system for healing the aged |
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ger/odont/ic/s
dental science related to problems of old age |
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geront/o/log/y
study of the condition of old age |
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gingiv/alg/ia
pain in the gums |
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glomerul/ar
relates to the glomeruli of the kidney |
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gloss/o/cel/e
swelling of the tongue |
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gloss/o/pleg/ia
paralysis of (one side of) the tongue |
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gluc/o/pen/ia
a deficiency of (blood) sugar |
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glut/eal
relates to the buttocks |
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glyc/em/ia
condition of having sugar in the blood |
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glyc/o/ly/tic
relates to the dissolution of sugar |
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gnath/o/schi/sis
splitting of the jaw |
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gymn/o/carp/ous
pertains to plants having fruit uncovered |
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gynec/o/log/ist
one who specializes in the study of women's health |
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gynec/o/man/ia
preoccupation with women |
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gyn/o/path/ic
relates to diseases specific to women |
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hal/i/phag/ia
condition of eating (an excessive amount of) salt |
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hal/o/phil/ic
relates to an affinity for salt |
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hect/o/liter
one hundred liters |
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heli/o/trop/ic
relates to a turning toward the sun |
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helminth/ia/sis
infestation with worms |
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hem/agogue
agent inducing the flow of blood |
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hemat/o/ma
a tumor filled with blood |
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hemi/pleg/ia
paralysis of one half of he body |
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hemi/thorac/ic
relates to half the chest |
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hem/o/gen/ic
causing production of blood cells |
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hem/o/gen/ic
causing production of blood cells |
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hem/o/sta/t
an instrument to stop the flow of blood |
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hapat/ic
relates to the liver |
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hept/a/mer/ous
containing seven parts |
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herb/i/cid/e
an agent use to kill grass |
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herb/i/vor/ous
pertains to organisms/animals that eat grass |
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herpet/o/log/y
study of snakes |
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heter/o/chrom/ia
a condition of different coloration |
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hex/a/pod/ous
pertains to insects having six feet and legs |
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hidr/o/poie/sis
production of sweat |
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hipp/o/drom/e
a course for racing horses |
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hist/o/log/y
study of tissue |
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hom/o/morph/ous
pertains to items having the same shape |
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hom/o/top/ic
relates to the same place or location |
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humer/o/radi/al
pertains to the humerus and radius |
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hyal/oid/itis
inflammation of the glass-like membrane of the eye |
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hydr/o/therap/y
treatment using water |
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hygr/o/stom/ia
condition of a moist mouth |
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hyper/aph/ia
excessive sensitivity to touch |
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hyper/cement/o/sis
condition of excessive cementum in teeth |
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hyper/eme/sis
excessive vomiting |
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hpyer/hidr/o/sis
abnormal condition of excessive sweating |
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hyper/phalang/ism
condition of having excessive phalanges |
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hyper/pie/sis
excessive (blood) pressure |
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hyper/pne/a
excessive rate of respiration |
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hypn/o/gen/ic
causing sleep |
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hypn/o/leps/y
sleep seizure |
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hyp/c(k)ine/sia
movement below the normal range |
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hypo/kine/sis
movement below the normal range |
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hypo/mne/sia
condition of impaired ability to remember |
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hyp/osm/ia
deficient sense of smell |
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hypo/therm/ia
a condition of deficient temperature |
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hypo/ton/ia
deficient tension in muscles or arteries |
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hyp/ox/ia
a condition of deficient oxygen |
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hyster/o/metr/y
measurement of the uterus |
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ichthy/o/phag/ous
pertains to fish-eating animals |
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idi/o/morph/ic
relates to having a peculiar shape |
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ile/o/cec/al
pertains to the ileum and cecum |
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ili/o/lumb/ar
relates to having a peculiar shape |
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im/macul/ate
having no spots |
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im/press/ion
the action of pressing a medium onto an object |
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in/corpor/ate
to make items into a single body or entity |
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incud/i/form
having the shape of an incus (anvil) |
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infra/patell/ar
relates to a location below the patella |
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infra/scapul/ar
relates to an area below the scapula |
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inguin/o/crur/al
pertains to the legs and genital area |
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in/nomin/ate
having no name |
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inte/crur/al
pertains to the area between the legs |
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intra/cyst/ic
relates to the area within a bladder |
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intra/pelv/ic
relates to a location within the pelvis |
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intro/flex/ion
a condition of bending within or inward |
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in/vertebr/ate
not having vertebrae |
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irid/o/cel/e
herniation of the iris |
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ir/itis
inflammation of the iris |
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ischi/o/pub/ic
relates to the ischium and pubic bones |
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is/o/bar/ic
relates to equal pressure |
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is/o/ton/ic
relates to equal tension |
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jejun/o/ile/o/stom/y
opening made between the jejunum and ileum |
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juxta/glomerul/ar
relates to a location near a glomerulus |
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kary/o/phag/e
a nucleus-eating (parasite) |
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kerat/itis
inflammation of the cornea |
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kerat/o/dermat/itis
inflammation fo the horny layer of the skin |
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kil/o/met/er
one thousand meters |
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labi/o/dent/al
pertains to sounds produced between lips and teeth |
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labi/o/myc/o/sis
a condition of fungus on the lips |
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labyrinth/itis
inflammation of the inner ear |
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lacrim/at/ion
action of producing tears |
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lact/i/fer/ous
carrying milk |
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lact/o/rrhe/a
flow of milk |
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lapar/o/nephr/ec/tom/y
excision of a kidney through the abdominal wall |
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lapar/o/tom/y
incision through the abdominal wall |
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laryng/ec/tom/y
excision of the larynx |
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lei/o/my/o/ma
smooth muscle tumor |
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lent/ec/tom/y
excision of the lens of the eye |
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lept/o/dactyl/y
state of abnormally thin fingers |
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leuk/em/ia
condition of (excessive/abnormal) white blood cells |
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leuk/o/cyt/o/pen/ia
deficiency of white blood cells |
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leuk/o/poie/sis
production of white blood cells |
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levat/or
a muscle used to lift parts of the body |
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lip/ase
enzyme to dissolve fat |
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lith/ia/sis
presence of stones |
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lith/o/ly/sis
dissolution of stones |
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lith/o/trips/y
surgical crushing of stones |
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lith/ur/ia
condition in which stones are present in the urine |
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luc/o/therap/y
treatment of disease with light |
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lun/ate
having a moon (crescent) shape |
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lymph/angi/o/plast/y
surgical repair of a lymph vessel |
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lymph/o/pen/ia
lymph deficiency |
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macr/o/maz/ia
a condition of large breasts |
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macr/o/som/ia
a large body condition |
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macr/o/stom/ia
condition of having a large mouth |
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macul/at/ion
condition of having spots |
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malle/o/incud/al
pertains to the malleus and incus bones |
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mamm/i/form
having the shape of a breast |
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mamm/o/graph/y
x-ray recording of the breast |
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mandibul/ar
relates to the mandible |
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masse/ter
a muscle used in chewing |
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maxill/o/faci/al
pertains to the maxilla and face |
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meat/o/plast/y
surgical repair of an anatomical opening |
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medi/al
pertains to the middle |
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megal/o/gastr/ia
condition of a large stomach |
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meg/a/kary/o/cyt/e
a cell with a large nucleus |
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melan/o/ma
tumor of black pigmented cells |
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mening/itis
inflammation of the meninges |
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men/o/phan/ia
condition in which menses first appear |
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men/o/stax/is
dripping of menses |
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ment/o/plast/y
surgical repair of the chin |
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mesi/o/bucc/al
pertains to the mesial and buccal surfaces of a tooth |
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mes/o/derm
the middle layer of skin |
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meta/tars/al
pertains to an area after the tarsal bones |
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metr/ec/ta/sia
dilation of the uterus |
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micr/o/gnath/ia
condition of a small jaw |
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mill/i/gra/m
one-thousandth of a gram |
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mis/o/gyn/ist
one who hates women |
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mon/anth/ous
containing one flower |
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mon/o/gam/y
state of having one union/marriage |
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mon/o/mer/ous
containing one part |
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mon/o/mer/ous
containing one part |
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mon/o/sperm/ous
containing one seed |
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muc/i/fer/ous
carrying mucus |
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muc/o/col/itis
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the colon |
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mult/i/cuspid/ate
having many points |
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mult/i/gravid/a
woman who has had many pregnancies |
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my/a/sthen/ia
condition where the muscle has no strenth |
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mycet/o/gen/ic
relates to a condition caused by fungus |
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myc/o/log/y
the study of fungus |
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myel/o/path/y
disease of the spinal cord |
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myel/o/poie/sis
production of bone marrow |
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my/o/fibr/il
a small muscle fiber (diminutive form) |
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my/o/melan/o/sis
a discolored muscle condition |
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myring/o/tom/y
incision of the tympanic membrane |
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myx/o/rrhe/a
flow of mucus |
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nas/o/antr/al
petains to the nose and nasal cavity |
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nas/o/scop/e
instrument to examine the nose |
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nas/o/sept/itis
inflammation of the nasal septum |
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ne/o/lith/ic
relates to the new stone age |
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ne/o/log/ist
one who specializes in new words or meanings |
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nephr/elc/o/sis
ulceration of the membranes of the kidney |
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nephr/o/lith/ia/sis
presence of kidney stones |
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nephr/o/scler/o/sis
hardening of the kidney |
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neur/o/gli/o/ma
tumor of glue-like nerve cells |
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non/i/par/a
a woman who has given birth nine times |
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null/i/fy
to make something have no value |
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null/i/par/a
woman who has bore no children |
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nyct/o/phob/ia
condition of fearing nighttime |
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occipit/o/tempor/al
pertains to the eyes and the face |
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occipit/o/tempor/al
pertains to the occipital and temporal bones |
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oct/al
pertains to sets of eight |
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oct/a/mer/ous
containing eight parts |
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ocul/o/faci/al
pertains to the eyes and the face |
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ocul/o/gyr/ic
relates to the orbit of the eye |
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odont/o/therap/y
treatment of the teeth |
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Definition
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olig/ur/ia
condition of passing little urine |
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om/alg/ia
pain in the shoulder |
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oment/o/pex/y
surgical attachment of the omentum |
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omphal/o/cel/e
herniation of the navel |
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onomat/o/log/y
the study of names or terminology |
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onych/o/ly/sis
destruction of the nails |
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onych/o/schiz/ia
a condition of split nails |
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o/o/thec/al
pertains to an egg case |
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ophthalm/ic
relates to the eye |
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ophthalm/o/gyr/ic
relates to the orbit of the eye |
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opt/ic/ian
specialist in vision matters |
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orchid/o/pto/sis
prolapse of a testicle |
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orchi/ec/tom/y
excision of a testicle |
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ornith/oid
resembling a bird |
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or/o/lingu/al
pertains to the mouth and tongue |
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or/o/nas/al
pertains to the mouth and the nose |
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orth/o/dont/ist
one who specializes in straight teeth |
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oste/o/cla/sis
bone fracture |
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oste/o/gen/ic
causing bone development |
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oste/o/malac/ia
softening of bones |
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oste/o/syn/the/sis
putting together the parts of (fractured) bones |
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oste/o/tom/e
instrument to cut bone |
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ot/o/py/o/rrhe/a
flow of pus from the ear |
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ov/i/fer/ous
carrying eggs |
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ox/y/chromat/ic
pertains to cells colored or stained by acid |
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pach/y/dermat/ous
pertains to thick skin |
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palat/al
pertains to the hard palate |
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palat/o/schi/sis
splitting of the hard palate |
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palm/ar
relates to the palm of the hand |
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palperbr/ate
having eyelids |
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pancreat/em/phrax/is
pancreatic obstruction |
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pancreat/o/graph/y
a recording of the pancreas |
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pan/dem/ic
relates to something affecting the entire population |
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pan/ophthalm/itis
inflammation of the entire eye |
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papill/ary
pertains to the nipple |
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paill/i/form
having a nipple shape |
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para/mastoid
beside the mastoid process |
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para/stern/al
pertains to an area beside the sternum |
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par/esthe/sia
abnormal sensitivity |
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pariet/al
pertains to a wall |
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pariet/o/tempor/al
pertains to the parietal and temporal bones |
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patell/ar
relates to the patella |
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path/o/log/ist
one who studies diseases |
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pector/al
pertains to the chest |
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ped/iatr/ic/s
system of healing children |
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ped/i/cle
a small foot (diminutive form) |
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ped/odont/ic/s
the science of children's teeth |
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pelv/i/metr/y
measurement of the pelvis |
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pen/i/schi/sis
splitting of the penis |
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penn/ate
havving feathers or a feather-like structure |
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pen/o/scrot/al
pertains to the penis and scrotum |
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pent/a/dactyl/ous
having five fingers or toes |
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per/cutan/eous
pertains to passing through the skin |
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peri/odont/al
pertains to the area around the teeth |
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peri/stal/sis
contractions around tubes/organs |
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peri/stol/e
contraction of the stomach around its contents |
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peritone/o/cly/sis
irrigation of the peritoneal area |
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periton/itis
inflammation of the peritoneum |
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phac/o/scler/o/sis
hardening of the lens of the eye |
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phag/o/cyt/e
a cell that eats microorganisms |
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phall/o/rrhag/ia
discharge from the penis |
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pharmac/ist
one who specializes in drugs |
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pharyng/eal
relates to the pharynx |
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pharyng/ism/us
spasm of the pharynx |
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pharyng/itis
inflammation of the pharynx |
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phleb/ec/ta/sia
dilation of a vein |
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phleb/o/rrhex/is
rupture of a vein |
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phon/ic/s
the system of speech sounds |
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phot/o/dermat/itis
inflammation of skin caused by light |
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phot/o/trop/ic
relates to a turning toward light |
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phyll/o/phag/ous
pertains to leaf-eating organisms |
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pil/i/fer/ous
pertains to bearing hair |
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pinn/al
pertains to the external ear |
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plant/ar
relates to the sole of the foot |
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plat/y/pelv/ic
relates to a flat pelvis |
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pleur/o/cente/sis
surgical puncture of the pleura |
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plur/al
pertains to more than one |
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plur/i/foli/ate
having many leaves |
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plur/i/gravid/a
a woman who has had many pregnancies |
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pneumat/o/log/y
study of gases |
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pneum/o/coni/o/sis
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs |
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pneum/o/dynam/ic/s
science of the lungs' powers of respiration |
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pneumon/ec/tom/y
surgical removal of a lung |
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pod/arthr/itis
inflammation of the joints of the foot |
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poli/o/encephal/itis
inflammation of the gray matter of the brain |
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poli/o/myel/itis
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord |
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pol/y/cye/sis
many pregnancies |
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pol/y/neur/itis
inflammation of many nerves |
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pol/y/ur/ia
condition of passing much urine |
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poplit/eal
relates to the ham of the knee |
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post/hepat/ic
relates to the area below the liver |
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pre/ganglion/ic
relates to the area before a ganglion |
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presby/op/ia
a condition of vision diminished by aging |
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prim/ary
pertains to the first in order of importance |
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prim/i/gravid/a
a woman having her first pregnancy |
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proct/o/scop/y
examination of the rectum and anus |
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pro/gnath/ic
relates to having a projecting jaw |
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pronat/or
a muscle that bends body parts forward |
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pro/puls/ion
the action of pushing forward |
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prosop/o/neur/alg/ia
pain in the nerves of the face |
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prostat/o/megal/y
enlargement of the prostate gland |
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prot/o/lith/ic
relates to the first stone age |
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proxim/al
pertains to a location closest to the midline |
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pseud/o/cy/e/sis
false pregnancy |
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pseud/o/geu/sia
a false sense of taste |
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pseud/onym/ous
pertains to the use of a false name |
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psych/o/log/y
the study of the mind |
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psych/o/somat/ic
relates to the body and the mind |
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ptyal/agogue
an agent inducing the flow of saliva |
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pubi/o/tom/y
incision of the pubic bone |
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pulmon/itis
inflammation of the lungs |
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pulm/o/lith
calculus in the lung |
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pupill/ary
pertains to the pupils |
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pyel/o/lith/o/tom/y
incision to remove stones from the renal pelvis |
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pylor/ic
relates to the pylorus |
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pyret/o/gen/ic
causing fever |
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pyr/o/man/ia
preoccupation with fire |
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quadr/i/gam/ist
one who has married four times |
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quadr/i/sect/ion
action of cutting into four parts |
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quadr/u/ped/al
pertains to having four feet or hooves |
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quinqu/e/later/al
pertains to figures having five sides |
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rachi/cente/sis
surgical puncture of the spine |
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rachi/o/camps/is
curvature of the spine |
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radic/o/tom/y
excision of a root |
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radicul/ar
relates to roots |
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radi/o/bicipit/al
pertains to the radius and biceps muscle |
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radi/o/log/ist
one who specializes in x-ray use |
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radi/o/path/o/log/y
the study of diseases caused by radiation |
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ram/i/form
having a branch shape |
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rect/o/cel/e
herniation of the rectum |
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ren/i/cardi/ac
relates to the heart and kidney |
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ren/o/path/y
kidney disease |
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retin/o/path/y
disease of the retina |
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retro/pla/sia
backward formation, degeneration |
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re/viv/al
pertains to making something alive again |
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rhin/ede/ma
swelling of the nose |
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rhin/o/rrhag/ia
discharge from the nose |
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rhiz/oid
resembling a root |
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rub/e/fac/ient
production a red coloration |
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rubr/ic
relates to instructions originally in red ink |
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sacchar/o/ly/tic
pertains to the dissolution of sugar |
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sacr/o/cox/alg/ia
pain in the sacrum and hip joint |
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sal/i/met/er
instrument to measure salt content |
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salping/o/cye/sis
pregnancy within a fallopian tube |
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sangu/i/col/ous
pertains to a (parasitic) inhabitant of the blood |
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sangu/i/fac/ient
producing blood |
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sangu/i/fer/ous
bearing blood |
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sangu/i/vor/ous
pertains to organisms that consume blood |
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sarc/o/phag/ous
pertains to flesh-eating organisms |
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sarc/ost/o/sis
ossification of fleshy tissue |
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scapul/o/pex/y
fixation of the scapula |
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schist/o/gloss/ia
condition of having a split tongue |
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scler/o/corne/al
pertains to the sclera and cornea |
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scrot/o/cel/e
herniation of the scrotum |
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seb/i/fer/ous
carrying grease |
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seb/o/rrhe/a
(increased) flow of grease |
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second/ary
pertains to the second in order of importance |
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semi/lun/ar
relates to having a half-moon shape |
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semin/al
pertains to semen |
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sept/i/par/a
a woman who has given birth seven times |
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sex/digit/ate
having six fingers or toes |
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sial/o/lith/ia/sis
presence of stones in a saliva gland or duct |
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sigmoid/o/scop/e
instrument to examine the sigmoid colon |
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sinistr/o/manu/al
pertains to the left hand |
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sin/o/gra/m
a recording of the sinuses |
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sinus/itis
inflammation of sinuses |
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somat/o/gen/ic
caused by the body |
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spermat/o/ly/sis
destruction of sperm |
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sphinc/ter
a muscle that closes an opening in the body |
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sphygm/o/gra/m
a recording of the pulse |
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spin/alg/ia
pain in the spine |
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splanchn/o/pto/sis
prolapse of abdominal organs |
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| displacement of the spleen |
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splen/ec/top/y
displacement of the spleen |
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splen/elc/o/sis
ulceration of the spleen |
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splen/o/megal/y
enlargement of the spleen |
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spondyl/o/schi/sis
splitting of a vertebra |
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Definition
spondyl/o/syn/de/sis
binding together two or more vertebrae |
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squam/ous
pertains to or contains scales |
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staped/ec/tom/y
excision of the stapes bone |
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staphyl/o/plast/y
surgical repair of the soft palate |
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stell/i/form
having a star shape |
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sten/o/phag/ous
pertains to eating a narrow range of foods |
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stere/o/metr/y
measurement of solid bodies |
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stern/o/cleid/al
pertains to the sternum and clavicle |
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stern/odyn/ia
pain in the sternum |
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steth/o/my/itis
inflammation of the muscles of the chest |
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stomat/o/path/y
disease of the mouth |
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stomat/o/rrhag/ia
discharge from the mouth |
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sub/cutan/eous
pertains to a location under the skin |
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sub/glott/ic
relates to an area under the glottis |
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sub/lingu/al
pertains to a location under the tongue |
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sub/maxill/ary
pertains to the area under the maxilla |
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sub/pub/ic
relates to a location under the pubic bone |
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super/cili/ary
pertains to the eyebrows |
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supinat/or
a muscle that bends a body part backward |
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supra/meat/al
pertains to an area above an opening in the body |
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sym/bi/osis
a condition in which species live together |
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sym/phy/sis
a growing together |
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syn/arthr/o/phy/sis
a growing together of the bones of a joint |
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syn/chron/ize
to make items come together in time |
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syn/drom/e
a running together of symptoms or conditions |
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syn/erg/y
state of working together |
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syn/ost(e)/o/sis
calcification together of separate bones |
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synovi/o/ma
a tumor of synovial membrane |
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tach/y/phag/ia
a condition of eating rapidly |
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Definition
tal/o/calcane/al
pertains to the talus and calcaneus bones |
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tars/alg/ia
pain in the ankle bones |
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tax/o/nom/y
regulation of the arrangement of objects |
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tel/angi/ec/ta/sis
dilation of blood vessels at their ends |
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tele/gra/m
a recording of information sent from afar |
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tele/metr/y
measurement of vital signs at a distance |
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tempor/o/mandibul/ar
relates to the temporal bone and mandible |
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tendin/itis
inflammation of a tendon |
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Definition
tenont/odyn/ia
a painful tendon condition |
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ten/o/plast/y
surgical repair of a tendon |
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tens/or
a muscle that causes stretching |
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terti/ary
pertains to the third in order |
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test/ec/tom/y
surgical removal of a testicle |
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Definition
tetr/a/dactyl/ous
having four fingers or toes |
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thanat/o/phob/ia
an abnormal fear of death |
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therm/o/graph/y
a recording of the radiant heat of the body |
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therm/o/phil/e
organism with an affinity for heat |
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therm/o/therap/y
treatment using heat |
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thorac/o/cente/sis
surgical puncture of the chest |
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Definition
thorac/o/metr/y
measurement of the chest |
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Definition
thromb/o/kine/sis
movement of a clot |
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thromb/o/poie/sis
clot production |
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Definition
thromb/o/sis
abnormal clot condition |
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tibi/o/fibul/ar
relates to the tibia and fibula |
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tonsill/itis
inflammation of the tonsils |
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top/onym/ic
relates to place names |
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tox/em/ia
the presence of poisons in the blood |
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tox/i/fer/ous
carrying poison |
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tox/in
a poisonous substance |
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trachel/ec/tom/y
excision of the cervix |
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trache/o/py/o/sis
condition of having pus in the trachea |
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Definition
trach/y/phon/ia
a rough voice condition |
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Definition
trag/al
pertains to the tragus |
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Definition
trans/sept/al
pertains to the area across a septum |
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tri/dent/ate
having three teeth |
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tri/furc/ate
having a three-forked shape |
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tri/later/al
pertains to three sides |
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tri/morph/ism
state of having three forms |
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tripl/o/blast/ic
relates to having three embryonic layers |
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tuss/i/gen/ic
causing a cough |
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Definition
tympan/o/plast/y
surgical repair of the eardrum |
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Definition
typhl/o/stem/o/sis
narrowing of the cecum |
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Definition
uln/ar
relates to the ulna bone, nerve, or artery |
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ultra/brach/y/cephal/ic
relates to a head size beyond short |
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un/i/cost/ate
having one main rib |
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uranisc/o/rrhaph/y
suture of the hard palate |
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ur/em/ia
condition of urine present in the blood |
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ureter/o/rrhag/ia
discharge from the ureter |
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urethr/a/tre/sia
imperforation of the urethra |
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urethr/o/stax/is
dripping of urine |
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urethr/o/sten/o/sis
narrowing of the urethra |
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ur/odyn/ia
pain experienced during urination |
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ur/o/sche/sis
urinary retention |
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uter/o/ton/ic
relates to muscle tone of the uterus |
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utricul/itis
inflammation of the utricle of the inner ear |
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uve/itis
inflammation of the parts of the uveal tract |
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uvul/o/pto/sis
sagging of the uvula |
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vagin/o/scop/y
examination of the vagina |
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vascul/itis
inflammation of the vessel |
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vas/o/sect/ion
action of cutting the vas deferens |
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vel/opharyng/eal
relates to the soft palate and pharynx |
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ven/o/cly/sis
irrigation of a vein |
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ven/o/gra/m
a recording of a vein |
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ventr/i/cle
a small belly (diminutive form) |
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ventricul/ar
relates to the ventricle |
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ventr/o/dors/al
pertains to the front and back of the body |
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ven/ule
a small vein (diminutive form) |
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verm/i/cid/e
an agent used to kill worms |
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verm/i/cule
a small worm (diminutive form) |
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verm/i/form
having a wormy shape |
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vertebr/o/cost/al
pertains tot he vertebrae and ribs |
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vesic/o/tom/y
incision of the bladder |
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vestibul/o/chochle/ar
relates to the vestibule and cochlea of the inner ear |
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viscer/o/megal/y
enlargement of the abdominal organs |
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vitre/ous
pertains to the glass-like body of the eye |
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vitr/i/form
having the shape of glass |
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viv/i/sect/ion
the action of cutting an organism while alive |
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xanth/odont/ous
pertains to yellow coloration of the teeth |
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xanth/ops/ia
visual condition in which objects appear to be yellow |
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xen/o/phob/ia
a condition of fearing strangers |
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xer/ophthalm/ia
condition of dry eyes |
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xer/o/stom/ia
a dry mouth condition |
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zo/o/gen/ous
pertains to a disease caused by animals |
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