Module 3: Suffixes Flashcards
(220 cards)
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-um and -ium
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Structure tissue/ thing
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-us
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Structure or substance
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muc/o + -us
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Mucus
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esophag/o + -us
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Esophagus
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bacteri/o + -um
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Bacterium
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Peritone/o + -um
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Peritoneum
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-coccus
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Berry-shaped bacterium
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-cocci
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Berry-shaped bacteria
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-cyte
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represents any type of cell
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erythr/o + -cyte
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erythrocyte
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Atrium
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Upper chambers of the heart (x2)
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Ventricles
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Lower chambers of the heart (x2)
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How many layers is the heart wall composed of?
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3
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Endocardium
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Thin tissue that lines each chamber and valve
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Myocardium
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Cardiac muscle surrounding each chamber
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Pericardium
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The doubled-folder layer of connective tissue that surrounds the heart
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Inner Visceral Pericardium
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aka Epicardium is the 1/2 layers that make up the double fold of the pericardium
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Outer Parietal Pericardium
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1/2 layers that make up the double fold of the pericardium (located on the outside of the fold)
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What are Leukocytes?
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White blood cells (WBCs)
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What are Thrombocytes?
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aka platelets, that are tiny fragments of cell and bone marrow used for clotting
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What cells are present in the blood?
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Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes
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What are Erythrocytes?
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RBCs, are pliable disks that are concave on each side. They carry the protein hemoglobin which carries oxygen to and from the body’s cells through the bloodstream
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What do Leukocytes do?
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plays a significant role in the body’s ability to protect itself against foreign organisms and substances
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What cells are considered granulocytes?
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Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils because they contain granules in their cytoplasm
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What cells are considered agranulocytes?
Monocytes and lymphocytes because they do not contain granules in their cytoplasm
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What are the 5 types of mature leukocytes called?
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes
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Phagocytes
Cells that engulf and destroy harmful microrganisms
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Phag/o
Eating or swallowing
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Basophils
Secrete heparin which is an anticlotting substance and histamine which is released in allergic and inflammatory reactions
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Eosinophils
Increase in number to help protect the body from allergens
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Neutrophils
Are the primary "soldiers" of the body against infection and are the first to arrive at the scene of injury where they act as strong phagocytes
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Lymphocytes
Can directly attack infectious agents and produce special proteins called antibodies to destroy foreign cells
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Monocytes
Destroy debris left after neutrophils have attacked foreign cells. They can also leave the blood to enter tissues and become macrophages
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What are macrophages?
Large phagocytes
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-ac, -iac
Pertaining to
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-al
Pertaining to
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-ar
Pertaining to
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-ary
Pertaining to
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-eal
Pertaining to
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-ic, -ical
Pertaining to
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-ose
Pertaining to
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-ous
Pertaining to
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-tic
Pertaining to
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-oid
Resembling
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Mucoid
Resembles mucus
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What does EMTs stand for?
Emergency Medical Technicians
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Ischemic
Pertaining to a decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ
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Pericardial
Pertaining to the sac of tissue surrounding the heart
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-icle, -ule, -ole
Small
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-y
Condition or process
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-plasia
Development, formation, or growth
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Achondroplasia
A lack of cartilage growth which leads to abnormally short limbs
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Cariomyopathy
The disease process of the heart muscle when a part of the myocardium becomes hypertrophied (thickened) without an obvious cause
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-trophy
Development or nourishment
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Hypertrophy
Excessive development
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-trophy vs. -plasia
increase in size vs. increase in numbers
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-poiesis
Formation or production
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Myelopoisesis
The formation of bone marrow
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Erythropoiesis
The production of red blood cells
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-ectasia, -ectasis
A condition of expansion or dilation
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-tropic
Changing
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Lymphangiectasis
lymph/o + angi/o + -ectasis = the abnormal dilation of the lymph vessel
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Telangiectasia
Complete dilation of vessels
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-genesis
condition of producing or forming
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-genic
Pertaining to producing, produced by, or in
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-pathy
Disease condition
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Carcinogenic
A substance that is capable of producing cancer
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Carcinogenesis
The formation of cancer
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-ia
Condition
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-osis
Condition, usually abnormal
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Leukocytosis
The abnormal condition of an elevated number of white blood cells in the blood
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Hydronephrosis
Abnormal condition of fluid in the kidney
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Hydronephrosis
The kidneys swell when the flow of urine becomes obstructed in any part of the urinary tract
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Tachycardia
Increase, rapid heartbeats at more than 100 beats per minute (bpm)
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Bradycardia
Decrease, slow heartbeat at fewer than 60 beats per minute (bpm)
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What does ECG (or EKG) stand for?
Electrocardiograph
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-emia
Blood condition
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-uria
Urine condition
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Arteriosclerosis
The hardening of on or more blood vessel
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Anuria
Deficiency in urine production
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Pneumonia
Lung condition
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Angiogenesis
Condition of forming new blood vessels
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Osteogenic
Pertaining to something produced by or in bone or that produces bone
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Endocarditis
The inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
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-agora
Marketplace or gathering-
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-penia
Deficiency
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-phobia
Fear
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Agoraphobia
Fear of crowded places
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Acrophobia
Fear of heights
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-algia
Pain
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-dynia
Pain
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Paroxysmal
Sudden, intense or recurring
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Pleurodynia
Pain in the intercostal muscles
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-megaly
Enlargement
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Splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen which may be caused by high blood pressure
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Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver which may be caused by metabolic disorders, tumors, or infection
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-edema
Swelling
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Lymphedema
The swelling in an arm or leg caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system
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Acromegaly
An endocrine disorder when the pituitary gland produces an excessive amount of growth hormone after puberty when the bones of the body have stopped growing but the bones and soft tissues in extremities continue to grow
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-oma
Mass or tumor
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-cele
Hernia
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Encephelocele
Is a hernial protrusion of the brain through a congenital defect in the skull
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Cystocele
Herniation of the bladder
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Rectocele
Herniation of the rectum
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-rrhea
Flow or discharge
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-rrhagia
Hemorrhage
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-rrhexis
Rupture
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Hemorrhage
Suffering from a loss of a large amount of blood in a short period
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Cystorrhexis
Ruptured bladder
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Atheromas
Collections of plaque that protrude into the opening of an artery, weakening the muscle lining
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Atherosclerosis
Is a form of arteriosclerosis in which atheromas are present
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-malacia
Softening
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-sclerosis
Hardening
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-ptosis
Drooping, sagging, prolapse
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Blepharoptosis
A drooping of the upper eyelid
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-lysis
Breakdown, destruction, or separation
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-logy
The study of
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-er
means "the one who"
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-ist
Denotes a specialist
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Radiographer
The one who assists in making X-ray images
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Radiologist
The physician who interprets X-ray images
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Radiology
The study of X-ray images
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-opsy
Process of viewing
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-scopy
The process of a visual examination
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-scope
Instrument that aids in the visual examination of something
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Biopsy
Procedure where you remove living tissue to be examined under a microscope
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Autopsy
Means the viewing of the self and is the medical term for the examination of the human body after death by a physician
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Necropsy
When the corpse being examined is an animal the medical term is this
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Laparoscopy
A visual examination of the internal structure of the abdomen
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Laparoscope
The instrument used in the visual examination of the internal structure of the abdomen
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Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a physician to view the inside of a joint
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Arthroscope
The instrument used to view the inside of a joint
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-gram
Record
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-graph
Instrument for recording
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-graphy
Process of recording
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Angiography
The process of obtaining radiographic images of the blood vessels after a the injection of a contrasting dye
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What does EEG stand for?
Electroencephalogram
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What does TEE stand for?
Transesophageal Echocardiography
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-therapy
Treatment
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-plasty
Surgical repair
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-tomy
Incision
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Laparotomy
Incision along the abdomen for the purpose of examining the abdominal organs
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Phlebotomy
The incision into a vein for the purpose of removing blood
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-stomy
The opening to form a mouth
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Tracheostomy
A surgically created hole in the front of neck and into the trachea for the insertion of a catheter or tube to facilitate breathing
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Colonostomy
The creation of an artificial opening in the abdominal wall through which the contents of the colon can drain into a bag worn outside of the body
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-ectomy
excision, removal, resection
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-centesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
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Amniocentesis
is the surgical puncture to the amniotic sac to remove fluid of a pregnant women for the purpose of diagnostically testing the fetus
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Atherectomy
The surgical removal of plaque through a catheter with a rotating shaver
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-stasis
Controlling, stopping
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Hemostasis
Your body's ways of stopping bleeding and making a repair after injury
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abdomin/o
Abdomen
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acr/o
Extremities, top, extreme pointa
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acu/o
Sharp, severe, sudden
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aden/o
gland
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adip/o
fat
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amni/o
amnion (sac surrounding the embryo in the uterus)
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angi/o
vessel
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arteri/o
artery
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arthr/o
joint
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axill/o
armpit
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bi/o
life
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blephar/o
eyelid
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bronch/o
bronchial tubes(two tubes, on right and one left that branch from the trachea to enter the lungs)
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carcin/o
cancer
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cardi/o
heart
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chem/o
drug, chemical
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chondr/o
cartilage
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chron/o
time
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col/o
colon (large intestine)
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cyst/o
urinary bladder
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encephal/o
brain
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erythr/o
red
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hem/o
blood
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hepat/o
liver
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hyrd/o
water, fluid
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inguin/o
groin
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isch/o
to hold back
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lapar/o
abdomen, abdominal wall
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laryng/o
larynx (voice box)
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leuk/o
white
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lymph/o
lymph
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mamm/o
breast
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mast/o
breast
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morph/o
shape, form
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muc/o
mucus
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my/o
muscle
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myel/o
spinal cord, bone marrow
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necr/o
death (of cells or whole body)
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nephr/o
kidney
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neur/o
nerve
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neutr/o
neutrophil (a white blood cell)
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nucle/o
nucleus
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ophthalm/o
eye
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oste/o
bone
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ot/o
ear
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path/o
disease
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peritone/o
peritoneum
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phag/o
to eat, swallow
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phleb/o
vein
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plas/o
formation, development
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pleur/o
pleura (membrane surrounding lungs and adjacent to chest wall)
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pneumon/o
lungs
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pulmon/o
lungs
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radi/o
x-rays
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rect/o
rectum
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ren/o
kidney
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rhin/o
nose
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sarc/o
flesh
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splen/o
spleen
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staphyl/o
clusters
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strept/o
twisted chains
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thorac/o
chest
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thromb/o
clot
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tonsill/o
tonsils
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trache/o
trachea (windpipe)
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ven/o
vein
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pharyng/o
pharynx (throat)
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phalang/o
finger or toe
