Ch. 2 Skeletal Word Parts Flashcards
1
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-scopy
A
Visual examination using a scope
2
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-scope
A
Instrument used to view
3
Q
-porosis
A
Abnormal condition of small holes
4
Q
-penia
A
Deficiency
5
Q
-oid
A
Like; resembling
6
Q
-malacia
A
Softening
7
Q
-desis
A
To bind; tie together
8
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
9
Q
-ation
A
Process; condition
10
Q
-al, -ic
A
Pertaining to
11
Q
Syn-
•sinnin with the homies
A
Together; with
12
Q
Non-
A
Not
13
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Meta-
• the metaverse is beyond our universe
A
Change; beyond
14
Q
ten/o, tendin/o, tendon/o
A
Tendon
15
Q
Tars/ o
•tarzan has hairy ankles
A
Ankle
16
Q
Synovi/o
A
Lubricating fluid of joints
17
Q
Ster/o
A
Solid structure; steroid
18
Q
Spondyl/o
A
Vertebra; back bone
19
Q
Scoli/o
A
Crooked; bent
20
Q
Sarc/o
A
Flesh; connective tissue
21
Q
Sacr/o
A
Sacrum
22
Q
Rheumat/o
A
Watery flow
23
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Rachi/o
A
Spine; vertebra
