The introduction to medical terminology Flashcards

Word Parts

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algia

A

pain, painful condition

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dys

A

bad, difficult, or painful

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ectomy

A

surgical removal, cutting out

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hyper

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excessive, increased

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hypo

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deficient, decreasde

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itis

A

inflammation

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osis

A

abnormal condition, diseases

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7
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ostomy

A

the surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body

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otomy

A

cutting, surgical incision

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9
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plasty

A

surgical repair

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10
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rrhage

A

bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge

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rrhaphy

A

surgical suturing

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rrhea

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flow or discharge

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13
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rrhexis

A

rupture

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14
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sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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