Roots Flashcards
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Arteri/o
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Artery
Arteriovenous: pertaining to both artery and vein
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Arthr/o
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Joint
Arthrosclerosis: stiffening or hardening of the joints
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Blephar/o
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Eyelid
Blepharism: spasm of the eyelid; continuous blinking
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Bronch/o
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Windpipe, throat
Bronchistaxis: bleeding from the bronchial wall
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Cardi/o
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Heart
Cardiovalvular: pertaining to the valves of the heart
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Cephal/o
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Head
Cephalogyric: petering to turning motions of the head
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Cerebr/o
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Brain
Cerebration: functional activity of the brain
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Chir/o
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Hand
Chiropractic: disease treatment by vertebral manipulation
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Chol/o
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Bile
Cholomesis: vomiting of bile
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Chondr/o
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Cartilage
Chondromalacia: abnormal softening of cartilage
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Aden/o
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Gland
Adenoid: resembling a gland
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Col/o
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Lower intestine
Colitis: inflammation of the colon
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Colp/o
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Vagina
Colporrhexis: laceration of the vagina
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Cor/o
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Pupil of the eye
Corotomy: incision of the pupil
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Cortic/o
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Cortex
Corticotrophic: having a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex
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Cost/o
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Rib
Costalgia: pain in the ribs
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Cyst/o
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Bladder, cyst
Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder
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Cyt/o
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Cell
Cytoglycopenia: deficient glucose content of the body or blood cells
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Dacry/o
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Tears
Dacryagogic: inducing a flow of tears
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Dent/i
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Tooth
Dentibuccal: pertaining to the cheek and teeth
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Dermat/o
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Skin
Dermabrasion: planing of the skin done by mechanical means
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Dextr/o
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Right side
Dextroversion: movement, especially eye movement, to the right
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Encephal/o
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Brain
Encephelomyelopathy: a disease involving the brain and spinal cord
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Enter/o
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Intestine
Enteromegaly: enlargement of the intestines
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Fibr/o
Fibrous
| Fibrochondritis: inflammation of fibrocartilage
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Gastr/o
Stomach
| Gastrodynia: pain in the stomach
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Gloss/o
Tonuge
| Glossopharygeal: pertaining to the tongue and pharynx
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Gynec/o
Woman
| Gynecomastia: exaggerated growth of the male mammary glands
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Hem/a
Blood
| Hematemesis: the vomiting of blood
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Hem/o
Blood
| Hemorrhage: the escape of blood from a ruptured vessel
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Hepat/o
Liver
| Hepatosplenitis: inflammation of the liver and spleen
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Hist/o
Tissue
| Histopathology: study of diseased tissue
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Hydr/o
Water
| Hydrotherapy: the external use of water to treat disease or injury
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Hyster/o
Uterus, womb
| Hysterctomy: surgical removal of the uterus
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ili/o
Flank, upper hipbone
| iliolumbar: pertaining to the iliac and lumbar regions
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irid/o
Iris of the eye
| iridodilator: agent that dilates the pupil of the eye
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Labi/o
Lip
| Labioplasty: plastic repair of a lip
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Lapar/o
Flank, abdominal wall
| Laparorrhaphy: suture of the abdominal wall
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Laryng/o
Windpipe, larynx
| Laryngoxerosis: dryness of the larynx
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Lip/o
Fat
| Lipophilia: affinity for fat
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Mast/o
Breast
| Mastatrophy: atrophy of the mammary gland
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Metr/o
Uterus
| Metritis: inflammation of the uterus
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Muscul/o
Muscle
| Musculocutaneous: pertaining to muscle and skin
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Myel/o
Marrow, spinal cord
| Myelatelia: imperfect development of the spinal cord
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My/o
Muscle
| Myocele: hernia if muscle through its sheath
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Nephr/o
Kidney
| Nephrolith: a calculus in a kidney
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Neur/o
Nerve
| Neurogenic: forming nervous tissue, or stimulating nervous energy
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Odont/o
Tooth
| Odontopathy: any disease of the teeth
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Ophthalm/o
Eye
| Ophthalmoneuritis: infammation of the optic nerve
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Opt/o
Eye
| Optokinetic: pertaining to the movement of the eyes
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Orchid/o
Testes
| Orchidic: pertaining to a testis
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Oss/i
Bone
| Ossific: forming or becoming bone
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Oste/o
Bone
| Osteoclastoma: a giant cell tumor of bone
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Ot/o
Ear
| Otopolypus: a polyp in the ear
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Ov/i
Egg
| Ovary: the female reproductive organ that produces eggs
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Pharyng/o
Pharynx
| Pharyngostomy: creation of an artificial opening into the pharynx
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Phleb/o
Vein
| Phleborrhexis: rupture of a vein
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Pleur/o
Rib, side of body
| Pleuroclysis: injection of fluids into the pleural cavity
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Pneum/o
Lung, air
| Pneumonosis: any lung disease
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Pod/o
Foot
| Pododermatitis: inflammation of the skin of the foot
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Poli/o
Grey matter
| Poliodystrophy: atrophy of the cerebral gray matter
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Proct/o
Anus, rectum
| Proctoplasm: spasm of the rectum
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Psych/o
Mind
| Psychotropic: capable of modifying mental activity
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Pulm/o
Lung
| Pulmoaortic: pertaining to the lungs & aorta
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Pyel/o
Pelvis
| Pyeloplasty: plastic repair of the renal pelvis
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Ren/i
Kidney
| Renal: pertaining to the kidney
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Sacr/o
Sacrum
| Sacrad: toward the sacrum
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Sangui
Blood
| Sanguigacient: forming blood
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Sacr/o
Flesh
| Sarcosis: abnormal increase of flesh
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Ser/o
Serum, blood
| Seroprognosis: prognosis of disease based on serum reactions
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Sial/o
Salivary glands
| Sialadenitis: inflammation of a salivary gland
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Somat/o
Body
| Somatometry: measurement of the dimensions of the entire body
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Spondyl/o
Vertebra
| Spondyloarthropathy: disease of the joints of the spine
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Stomat/o
Mouth
| Stomatitis: inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
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Thromb/o
Blood clot, coagulation
| Thrombectomy: surgical removal of a clot from a blood vessel
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Trache/o
Windpipe, trachea
| Tracheotome: an instrument for incising the trachea
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Trich/o
Hair
| Trichoclasia: brittleness of the hair
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Urethr/o
Urethra
| Urethrostenosis: constriction of the urethra
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Urin/o
Urine
| Urinoma: a cyst containing urine
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Ur/o
Urine
| Urogenous: producing urine
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Uter/o
Womb, uterus
| Uterotonic: increasing the tone of the uterine muscle
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Vas/o
Vessel
| Vasodilator: causing dilation of blood vessels
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Ven/o
Vein
| Venosity: excess of venous blood in a part
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Ventr/o
Abdomen
| Ventrose: having a belly-like expansion
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Cardi/o
Heart
| Cardiology: study & treatment of the heart & it's diseases
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Chir/o
Hand
| Chiropractic: disease treatment by manipulation of the vertebral column
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Crin/o
Secrete
| Endocrinology: study of endocrine glands & hormones
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Dem/o
People
| Epidemiology: study of causes & control of epidemics
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Dent/o
Tooth
| Dentistry: care & treatment of diseases of teeth, gums, and jaw
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Dermat/o
Skin
| Dermatology: study & treatment of skin disorders
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Embry/o
Embryo
| Embryology: study of embryo development
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Enter/o
Intestine
| Gastroenterology: study & treatment of stomach & intestine disorders
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Gastr/o
Stomach
| Gastroenterology: study & treatment of stomach & intestine disorders
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Geront/o
Old age
| Gerontology: study of aging process & problems of the aged
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Gynec/o
Female
| Gynecology: study & treatment of diseases of women & girls
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Hemat/o
Blood
| Hematology: study of blood & blood diseases
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Immun/o
Protected
| Immunology: study of the body's defense system & related phenomena
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Intern/o
Within, inner
| Internal medicine: diagnosis & nonsurgical treatment of diseases
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Nat/o
Birth
| Neonatology: study & treatment of newborns
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Nephr/o
Kidney
| Nephrology: study & treatment of kidney diseases
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Neur/o
Nerves
| Neurology: study & treatment of nervous system processes & diseases
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Obstetr/o
Midwife
| Obstetrics: care of women during & immediately after pregnancy
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Onc/o
Tumor
| Oncology: study & treatment of tumors
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Ophthamo/o
Eye
| Ophthalmology: study & treatment of eye diseases & disorders
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Opt/o
Eye
| Optometry: testing of eyes in order to prescribe corrective lenses
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Orth/o
Straight
| Orthopedics: study & treatment of bone, joint, & muscle disorders
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Oste/o
Bone
| Osteopathy: treatment of disease by manipulation & massage of musculoskeletal system
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Ot/o
Rhin/o
Laryng/o
Ear
Nose
Larynx, throat
(Otorhinolaryngology: treatment of ear, nose, & throat diseases & disorders)
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Path/o
Disease
| Pathology: tissue analysis to confirm diagnosis; also autopsies
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Ped/o
Pedi/a
Child
| Pediatrics: care & treatment of children
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Pharmac/o
Drug, medicine
| Pharmacology: study & practice of drug chemistry, preparation, use, effect
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Pod/o
Ped/I
Foot
| Podiatry: diagnosis, treatment, & correction of foot disorders
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Proct/o
Anus, rectum
| Proctology: diagnosis & treatment of anal and rectal disorders
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Psych/o
Mind
| Psychiatry: diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental disorders
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Ur/o
Urine
| Urology: study & treatment of urinary tract diseases
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Abdomino
Abdomen
| Abdominal cavity: space between the thorax (chest) & pelvis
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Acro
Extremity; highest
| Acromegaly: enlargement of hands, feet, & face
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Adeno
Gland
| Adenoma: benign (noncancerous) tumor of a gland
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Aero
Air
| Aerobic: living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen
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Algesi
Sense of pain
| Analgesia: inability to sense pain without loss of consciousness
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Andro
Male
| Androgen: a male sex hormone
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Angio
Vessel
| Angiology: the study of blood & lymph vessels
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Ankylo
Stiffness; immobility
| Ankylosis: stiffness or fixation of a joint from injury or surgery
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Arterio
Artery
| Arteriole: small branches of an artery
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Arthro
Joint
| Arthritis: inflammation of joints
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Bio
Life
| Biochemical: chemical reaction in a living organism
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Blast
Bud
| Blastocyst: early stage of embryo growth
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Brachi
Arm
| Brachial plexus: network of nerves in airport
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Broncho
Air passages
| Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchi
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Bucco
Cheek
| Buccal cavity: the mouth
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Carcino
Cancer
| Carcinoma: malignant tumor
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Cardio
Heart
| Cardiopulmonary: relating to heart & lungs
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Carn
Flesh
| Carnivorous: meat eating
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Carpo
Wrist
| Carpus: the bones of the wrist
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Caudo
Tail
| Caudal: relating to tail; toward the hind end of the body
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Cephalo
Head
| Cephalic: related to head
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Cerebro
Brain
| Cerebral: pertaining to the brain; cerebropathy: any disorder of he brain
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Cervico
Neck
| Cervix: neck of the uterus
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Chondro
Cartilage
| Chondricranium: developing skull of the embryo
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Colo
Large
| Colon: greater part of the large intestine
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Colpo
Vagina
| Colposcope: instrument for examining the vagina
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Costo
Rib
| Costal: relating to the ribs
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Cranio
Skull
| Cranial nerve: nerve passing from the brain to the periphery of the body
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Cyto
Cell
| Cytology: study of cell biology
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Dento
Teeth
| Dentistry: medical care of teeth
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Dermo
Skin
| Dermoid cyst: cystic tumor in which are often found elements derived from the skin
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Dermato
Skin
| Dermatology: branch of medicine dealing with the skin
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Digiti
Fingers, toes
| Digitigrade: walking on the toes
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Dorso
Back
| Dorsolateral: involving both the back & the sides
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Electro
Electric
| Electrosurgery: surgery by means of electric current
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Encephalo
Inside of head; brain
| Encephalomyelitis: inflammation of the brain & spinal cord; common in horses
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Entero
Small intestine
| Enteritis: intestinal inflammation; common in domestic animals
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Eso
Carrier
| Esophagus: tube carrying food from the mouth to the stomach
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Esthesio
Sensation
| Anesthesia: loss of sensation
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Estro
Female
| Estrus: Heat cycle of female mammals
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Gastro
Stomach
| Gastric juice: digestive fluid secreted in the stomach
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Genus
Beginning
| Genus: biological class of life with same characteristics
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Gingivo
Gums
| Gingivitis: inflammation of the gums
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Gnosis
Knowledge
| Prognosis: anticipated prospect of recovery
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Hemo
Blood
| Hemoglobin: iron-containing substance in red blood cells
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Hepato
Liver
| Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver
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Hydro
Water
| Hydrophobia: fear of water
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Hystero
Uterus
| hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus
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ileo
ileum (of intestine)
| ileitis: inflammation of the ileum
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ilio
ilium (of pelvis)
| iliac: related to or near the ilium (as in sacroiliac
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ischi
Hip; pelvis
| ischium: dorsal & posterior pelvic bones
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Lacrimo
Tears
| Lacrimation: excessive or abnormal secretion of tears
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Lacto
Milk
| Lactation: secretion of milk
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Laparo
Abdominal wall
| Laparotomy: surgical section (cutting) of the abdominal wall
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Lipo
Fat
| Lipoma: tumor of fatty tissue
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Litho
Stone
| Lithiasis: formation of stonelike substances in the body
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Lumbo
Lower back
| Lumbosacral: relating to the lumbar & sacral parts
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Lympho
Lymphatic tissue
| Lymphocyte: white blood cells made in lymphatic tissue
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Malaco
Softening
| Osteomalacia: softening of the bones
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Melano
Darkness; blackness
| Melanoma: tumor containing dark pigment
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Meter
Measure
| Thermometer: device for measuring body temperature
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Morph
Structure; shape
| Morphogenesis: formation & differentiation of tissues & organs during boy development
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Myco
Fungus
| Mycology: study of fungi
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Myelo
Marrow; spinal cord
| Myelitis: inflammation of spinal cord or bone marrow
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Myo
Muscle
| Myocardium: muscular layer of the heart wall
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Narco
Sleep
| Narcolepsy: condition characterized by attacks of sleep
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Necro
Dead
| Necropsy: postmortem examination
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Nephro
Kidney
| Nephron: a single excretory unit of the kidney
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Neuro
Nerve
| Neuron: basic cell of nerve tissue
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Olfact
Smell
| Olfactory: pertaining to the sense of smell
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oo
Egg
| oocyte: egg before maturation
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Ophthalmo
Eye
| Ophthalmia: inflammation of the eye
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Opia
Sight
| Myopia: nearsightedness, or defective vision of distant objects
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Orchido
Testicle
| Cryptorchidism: condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend normally
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Oro
Mouth
| Oropharyngeal: relating to the mouth & pharynx
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Osteo
Bone
| Osteology: branch of anatomy concerned with bones
192
Oto
Ear
| Otitis: inflammation of the ear
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Ovo
Egg
| Ovary: egg-producing organ of the female
194
Parie
Wall
| Parietal lobe: middle division of each cerebral hemisphere
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Patho
Disease
| Pathogen: specific cause of a disease (such as a virus)
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Phagia
Eat
| Dysphagia: difficulty in swallowing
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Phlebo
Vein
| Phlebitis: inflammation of a vein
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Phono
Sound
| Phonocardiogram: visual record of heart sounds
199
Pilo
Hair
| Pilose: covered with soft hair
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Pleuro
Rib; side
| Pleura: membrane lining rib cage & lungs
201
Pneumono
Lung
| Pleuropneumonia: inflammation of the pleura & lungs
202
Pod
Foot
| Podarthritis: inflammation of the joints of the feet
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Pseudo
False
| Pseudopregnancy: state resembling pregnancy that occurs in some mammals after infertile coitus
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Pyscho
Mind
| Psychology: study of the mind & behavior
205
Ptosis
Prolapse
| Hysteroptosis: prolapse (sagging) uterus
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Pulmo
Lung
| Pulmonary artery: vessel conveying blood from heart to lungs
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Pyo
Pus
| Pyoderma: pus-filled skin lesions
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Rhino
Nose
| Rhinoscopy: examination of nasal passages
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Scope
View
| Stethoscope: instrument for detection of sounds observations within the body
210
Thoraco
Thorax (chest)
| Thoracotomy: surgical incision of chest wall
211
Tropho
Growth; nourishment
| Trophic disorders: nutritional disorders
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Ur
Urino
Urine
| Urogenital: relating to the organs of excretion & reproduction
213
Uro
Tail
| Urophysis: growth at base of tail
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Vaso
Vessel
| Vascular: pertaining to blood vessels
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Vivi
Live
| Viviparous: producing live young
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Zyg
Union; pair
| Zygote: cell produced by union of sperm & ova
