Chapter 7 - Compound Word Endings Flashcards
1
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-ectasis
-ectasia
A
Enlargement
Dilation
2
Q
-tropism
A
Involuntary response of a living organism as:
a bending, turning or movement towards or away from a stimulus
3
Q
-ataxia
-ataxy
A
Lack of muscular coordination
4
Q
-phrenia
A
Mental state or condition
5
Q
-synthesis
A
The formation of more complex substances from simpler, more basic elements
A building up
Composition
6
Q
diaphoresis
A
Sweating profusely
7
Q
hypertrophy
A
Enlargement of an organ/muscle because of nourishment
8
Q
hypotrophy
A
Decrease in the size of an organ because of malnourishment
