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Chapter 3 (2) - Combining Forms of Elements and Systems of the Body Flashcards

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Acetabul (o)

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Cup-shaped hip socket

Acetabulectomy - excision of the acetabulum

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Abdomin (o)

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Abdomen

Abdominoplasty - surgical repair of the abdomen

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Aden (o)

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Gland

Adenitis - inflammation of a gland

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Adip (o)

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Fat

Adiposis - condition of excessive accumulation of fat

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Adren (o)

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Adrenal glands

Adrenotoxin - a substance toxic to the adrenal glands

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Alveol (o)

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Air sac, alveolus

Alveolitis - inflammation of alveoli

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Angi (o)

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Vessel

Angiomegaly - enlargement of blood vessels

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Aort (o)

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Aorta

Aortitis - inflammation of the aorta

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Appendic (o)

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Appendix

Appendicitis - inflammation of the appendix

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Arteri (o)

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Artery

Arteriosclerosis - hardening of the arteries

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Arteriol (o)

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Arteriole

Arteriolosclerosis - hardening of the arterioles, often seen in conjunction with chronic high blood pressure

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Arthr (o)

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Joint; Articulation

Arthralgia - severe joint pain

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Aur (i)

Auricul (o)

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Ear

Auriform - ear-shaped

Auriculocranial - of the ear and cranium

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Blephar (o)

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Eyelid

Blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelid

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Brachi (o)

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Arm

Brachialgia - pain in the arm

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Bronch (o)

Bronchi

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Bronchus

Bronchomycosis - fungal disease of the bronchi

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Bucc (o)

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Cheek

Buccolabial - relating to both the cheeks and lips

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Burs (o)

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Bursa

Bursitis - inflammation of a bursa

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Calcane (o)

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Heel bone

Calcaneodynia - heel pain

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Cardi (o)

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Heart; Esophageal opening of the stomach

Cardiomegaly - enlargement of the heart

Cardiectomy - excision of the cardiac portion of the stomach

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Carp (o)

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Wrist bones

Carpopedal - relating to the wrist and the foot

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Celi (o)

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Abdomen

Celiorrhaphy - suture of an abdominal wound

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Cephal (o)

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Head

Cephalomegaly - enlargement of the head

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Cerebell (o)

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Cerebellum

Cerebellitis - inflammation of the cerebellum

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Cerebr (o)
Cerebrum Cerebrotomy - incision into the brain
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Cervic (o)
Neck; Cervix Cervicodynia - neck pain
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Cheil (o)
Lip Cheiloplasty, Chiloplasty - plastic surgery of the lips
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Chir (o)
Hand Chiropractic - theory that uses manipulation of the spine to restore and maintain health
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Chol (e) Cholo
Bile Cholelith - gallstone
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Chondri (o) Chondr (o)
Cartilage Chondromalacia - softening of the cartilage
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Col (o) Colon (o)
Colon Colonoscopy - Visual examination of the colon
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Colp (o)
Vagina Colporrhagia - vaginal hemorrhage
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Costi Costo
Rib Costogenic - arising from a rib
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Crani (o)
Cranium Craniotomy - opening into the skull
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Cyst (i) Cysto
Bladder; Cyst Cystoscopy - examination of the interior of the bladder
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Cyt (o)
Cell Cytology - study of cells
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Dactyl (o)
Fingers, Toes Dactylitis - finger inflammation
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Dent (i) Dento
Tooth Dentiform - tooth-shaped
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Derm (o) Derma Dermat (o)
Skin Dermatitis - inflammation of the skin
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Encephal (o)
Brain Encephalomyeloneuropathy - disease involving the brain, spinal cord and nerves
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Enter (o)
Intestines Enteritis - inflammation of the intestine
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Episi (o)
Vulva Episiotomy - surgical incision into the vulva at the time of birth to avoid tearing of the perineum
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Gastr (o)
Stomach Gastritis - inflammation of the stomach
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Gingiv (o)
Gum Gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
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Gloss (o)
Tongue Glossodynia - pain in the tongue
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Gnath (o)
Jaw Gnathoplasty - plastic surgery on the jaw
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Gonad (o)
Sex glands Gonadopathy - disease of the gonads
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Hem (a) Hemat (o) Hemo
Blood Hematoma - mass of clotted blood
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Hepat (o)
Liver Hepatoma - malignant cancer of liver cells
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Hidr (o)
Sweat Hidropoeisis - production of sweat
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Histo
Tissue Histolysis - breakdown of tissue
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Hyster (o)
Uterus, Hysteria Hysterectomy - removal of the uterus
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Ile (o)
Ileum Ileocolitis - inflammation of the colon and the ileum
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Ili (o)
Ilium Iliospinal - relating to the ilium and the spine
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Inguin (o)
Groin Inguinoperitoneal - relating to the groin and peritoneum
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Kary (o)
Nucleus Karyotype - chromosomal characteristics of a cell
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Kerat (o)
Cornea Keratitis - inflammation of the cornea
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Labi (o)
Lip Labioplasty - plastic surgery of a lip
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Lapar (o)
Abdominal wall Laparomyositis - inflammation of the abdominal muscles
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Laryng (o)
Larynx Laryngitis - inflammation of the larynx
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Linguo
Tongue Linguocclusion - displacement of a tooth toward the tongue
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Lip (o)
Fat Liposuctioning - removal of body fat by vacuum pressure
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Lymph (o)
Lymph Lymphuria - discharge of lymph into the urine
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Mast (o)
Breast Mastitis - inflammation of the breast
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Maxill (o)
Maxilla Maxillitis - inflammation of the jawbone
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Muco
Mucus Mucolytic - agent capable of dissolving mucus
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My (o)
Muscle Myocarditis - inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart
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Myel (o)
Spinal cord; Bone marrow Myelopathy - disease of the spinal cord
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Nephr (o)
Kidney Nephritis - inflammation of the kidneys
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Neur Neuro
Nerve Neuritis - inflammation of a nerve
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Oculo
Eye Oculodynia - eye pain
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Odont (o)
Tooth Odontalgia - toothache
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Onych (o)
Nail Onychoid - resembling a fingernail
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Oophor (o)
Ovary Oophorectomy - removal of an ovary
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Ophthalm (o)
Eye Ophthalmoscope - device for examining interior of the eyeball
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Opto Optico
Eye; Sight Optometer - instrument for measuring eye refraction
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Orchi (o) Orchid (o)
Testis Orchialgia - pain in the testis
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Ped (o) Pedi
Foot; Child Pedicure - treatment of the feet Pedophilia - abnormal sexual attraction to children
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Pelvi (o) Pelvo
Pelvic bone; Hip Pelviscope - instrument for examining the interior of the pelvis
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Pharyng (o)
Pharynx Pharyngitis - inflammation of the pharynx
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Phleb (o)
Vein Phlebitis - inflammation of a vein
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Phren (o) Phreni Phrenico
Diaphragm; Mind Phreicocolic - relating to the diaphragm and colon Phrenotropic - exerting its principal effect on the mind
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Pil (o)
Hair Pilonidal - having hair, as in a cyst
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Plasma Plasmo Plaasmat (o)
Plasma Plasmacyte - plasma cell
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Pleur (o) Pleura
Rib; Side; Pleura Pleurography - imaging of the pleural cavity
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Pneum (a) Pneumat (o) Pneum (o) Pneumon (o)
Lungs; Air; Breathing Pneumonitis - inflammation of the lungs
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Pod (o)
Foot Podiatrist - specialist in diseases of the foot
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Proct (o)
Anus Proctalgia - pain in the anus or rectum
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Psych (o) Psyche
Mind Psychomotor - relating to psychological influence on body movement
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Pulmon (o)
Lung Pulmonitis - inflammation of the lungs
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Pyel (o)
Renal pelvis Pyelitis - inflammation of the cavity below the kidneys
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Rachi (o)
Spine Rachiometer - instrument for measuring curvature of the spine
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Rhin (o)
Nose Rhinitis - inflammation of the nasal membranes
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Sacr (o)
Sacrum Sacralgia - pain in the sacral area
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Sial (o)
Salivary glands; Saliva Sialism - excessive production of saliva
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Sigmoid (o)
Sigmoid colon Sigmoidectomy - excision of the sigmoid colon
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Somat (o)
Body Somatophrenia - tendency to imagine bodily illness
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Splen (o)
Spleen Splenectomy - removal of the spleen
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Spondyl (o)
Vertebra Spondylitis - inflammation of a vertebra
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Stern (o)
Sternum Sternalgia - sternum pain
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Steth (o)
Chest Stethoscope - device for listening to chest sounds
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Stom (a) Stomat (o)
Mouth Stomatopathy - disease of the mouth
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Ten (o) Tendin (o) Tendo Tenon (o)
Tendon Tenectomy - removal of part of a tendon
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Thorac (o) Thoracico
Thorax, chest Thoracalgia - chest pain
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Thyr (o)
Thyroid gland Thyrotomy - operation that cuts the thyroid gland
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Trache (o)
Trachea Tracheotomy - operation to create an opening into the trachea
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Trich (o) Trichi
Hair Trichoid - hairlike
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Varico
Varicosity Varicophlebitis - inflammation of varicose veins
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Vas (o)
Blood vessel, duct Vasoconstrictor - agent that narrows blood vessels
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Veni Veno
Vein Venipuncture - puncture of a vein, as with a needle
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Ventricul (o)
Ventricle Ventriculitis - inflammation of the ventricles in the brain
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Vertebro
Vertebra Vertebrosacral - relating to the vertebra and the sacrum
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Vesic (o)
Bladder Vesicoprostatic - relating to the bladder and the prostate

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