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Arteri/o
Artery
(Arteriovenous: pertaining to both artery and vein)
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Arthr/o
Joint
(Arthrosclerosis: stiffening or hardening of the joints)
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Blephar/o
Eyelid
(Blepharism: spasm of the eyelid; continuous blinking)
4
Bronch/o
Windpipe, throat
(Bronchistaxis: bleeding from the bronchial wall)
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Cardi/o
Heart
(Cardiovalvular: pertaining to the valves of the heart)
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Cephal/o
Head
(Cephalogyric: petering to turning motions of the head)
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Cerebr/o
Brain
(Cerebration: functional activity of the brain)
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Chir/o
Hand
(Chiropractic: disease treatment by vertebral manipulation)
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Chol/o
Bile
(Cholomesis: vomiting of bile)
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Chondr/o
Cartilage
(Chondromalacia: abnormal softening of cartilage)
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Aden/o
Gland
(Adenoid: resembling a gland)
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Col/o
Lower intestine
(Colitis: inflammation of the colon)
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Colp/o
Vagina
(Colporrhexis: laceration of the vagina)
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Cor/o
Pupil of the eye
(Corotomy: incision of the pupil)
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Cortic/o
Cortex
(Corticotrophic: having a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex)
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Cost/o
Rib
(Costalgia: pain in the ribs)
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Cyst/o
Bladder, cyst
(Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder)
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Cyt/o
Cell
(Cytoglycopenia: deficient glucose content of the body or blood cells)
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Dacry/o
Tears
(Dacryagogic: inducing a flow of tears)
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Dent/i
Tooth
(Dentibuccal: pertaining to the cheek and teeth)
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Dermat/o
Skin
(Dermabrasion: planing of the skin done by mechanical means)
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Dextr/o
Right side
(Dextroversion: movement, especially eye movement, to the right)
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Encephal/o
Brain
(Encephelomyelopathy: a disease involving the brain and spinal cord)
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Enter/o
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)
190
Oro
Mouth
(Oropharyngeal: relating to the mouth & pharynx)
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Osteo
Bone
(Osteology: branch of anatomy concerned with bones)
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Oto
Ear
(Otitis: inflammation of the ear)
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Ovo
Egg
(Ovary: egg-producing organ of the female)
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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)
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Pod
Foot
(Podarthritis: inflammation of the joints of the feet)
203
Pseudo
False
(Pseudopregnancy: state resembling pregnancy that occurs in some mammals after infertile coitus)
204
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)
208
Rhino
Nose
(Rhinoscopy: examination of nasal passages)
209
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)
212
Ur
Urino
Urine
(Urogenital: relating to the organs of excretion & reproduction)
213
Uro
Tail
(Urophysis: growth at base of tail)
214
Vaso
Vessel
(Vascular: pertaining to blood vessels)
215
Vivi
Live
(Viviparous: producing live young)
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