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1
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-phasia

A

Speech
*a/phasia = without speech (absence of speech)
[a-=without, not]

2
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Dys-

A

Bad, painful, difficult
*dys/phasia = difficulty speaking or impairment in the production of speech
[-phasia = speech]

3
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Hemi-

A

One half
*hemi/paresis = partial paralysis of one half of the body (right or left half)
[-paresis = partial paralysis]

4
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Para-

A

Near; besides; beyond
*para/plegia = paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
[-plegia=paralysis]

5
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Quadri-

A

Four
*quadri/plegia = paralysis of all four limbs
[-plegia= paralysis]

6
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-lepsy

A

Seizure
*epi/lepsy= seizure disorder
[epi=above, upon]

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