Medical Terminology Flashcards
(5 cards)
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What does Erythr/o mean?
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Red
Ex: erythrocytes (mature red blood cells)
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What does cyan/o mean?
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Blue
Ex: cyanosis (a blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen)
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What does leuk/o mean?
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White
Ex: leukocytes (white blood cells)
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What does melan/o mean?
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Black
Ex: melanosis (any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in different parts of the body)
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What does poli/o mean?
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Gray
Ex: poliomyelitis (a viral infection of the gray matter of the spiral cord that may result in paralysis)
