Chapter 2 Disease and Disorders word parts Flashcards
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otodynia
pain in the ear
Pathogen
A microorganism capable of causing disease
Tox(o)
poison
cephalometer
An instrument that measures the head
thermometer
An instrument that measures temperature
scop(o)
To examine or view
Aden(o)
Gland
oste(o)
bone
-centesis
to puncture and remove fluid
histology
the study of tissues
scler(o)
hard
-cele
hernia
troph(o)
nutrition
Mammary
pertaining to the breasts
Biology
The study of life
jaundice
A yellow hue in the skin and eyes
pyromaniac
Someone who uncontrollably sets and watches fires
pulse
the rhythmic expansion of an artery that can be detected by touch
Osteotomy
a surgical incision of bone.
Angioplasty
the surgical repair of the blood vessels.
Blepharoplasty
the surgical repair of the eyelids
Electrocardiography
the recording of the electrical activity of the heart
Coloscope
an instrument that allows for examination of the colon
-algia
pain
