unit 13 (male reproductive) - word parts & abbreviations Flashcards
(97 cards)
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-ac
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pertaining to
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-al
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pertaining to
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-ant
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substance that promotes
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-ar
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pertaining to
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-ary
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pertaining to
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-ation
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process; condition
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-cele
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hernia; swelling; protrusion
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-eal
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pertaining to
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-ectomy
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surgical removal; excision
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-genesis
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formation
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-ia
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condition
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-iasis
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abnormal condition
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-ic
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pertaining to
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-in
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chemical; chemical compound; substance
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-ine
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chemical; chemical compound; substance
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-ism
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process; condition
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-itis
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inflammation
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-lytic
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pertaining to breakdown or destruction
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-megaly
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enlargement
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-osis
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abnormal condition
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-ous
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pertaining to
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-pathy
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disease
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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-plasty
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surgical repair
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-rrhea
flow; excessive discharge
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-stomy
surgical opening
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-tomy
process of cutting; incision
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-trophy
condition of growth or development
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-um
structure; tissue; thing
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-uria
urination; condition of urine
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-us
structure; tissue; thing
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a-
not; without
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AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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an-
not; without
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andr/o
male
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anti-
against
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balan/o
glans penis
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BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia
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C&S
culture and sensitivity
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cauter/o
heat; burn
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cry/o
cold
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crypt/o
hidden
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CT
computed tomography; computerized tomography
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DRE
digital rectal examination
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ED
erectile dysfunction
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electr/o
electricity
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epi-
on; over; upon
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epididym/o
epididymis
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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FTA-ABS
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption
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gon/o
seed
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GU
genitourinary
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gyn/o
female; woman
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gynec/o
female; woman
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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HPV
human papillomavirus
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HSV
herpes simplex virus
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hydr/o
water
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hyper-
above; above normal; excessive
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hypo-
below; below normal; deficient
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LH
luteinizing hormone
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mast/o
breast
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N/V
nausea and vomiting
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olig/o
scanty (very small)
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onc/o
tumor
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orch/o
testis; testicle
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orchi/o
testis; testicle
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orchid/o
testis; testicle
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per-
through
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peri-
around; surrounding
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plas/o
development; formation
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post-
after; behind
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prostat/o
prostate gland
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PSA
prostate-specific antigen
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RF
radiofrequency
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RPR
rapid plasma reagin
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semin/i
semen; seed
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sperm/o
spermatozoa; sperm
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spermat/o
spermatozoa; sperm
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STI
sexually transmitted infection
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test/o
testis; testicle
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TFT
thyroid function test
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trans-
across
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TRUS
transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
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TSE
testicular self-examination
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TUNA
transurethral needle ablation
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TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
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ultra-
beyond; excessive
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urethr/o
urethra
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varic/o
varicose veins
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vas/o
vessel; duct
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VD
venereal disease
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VDRL
venereal disease research laboratory
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vener/o
sexual contact
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vesicul/o
seminal vesicle
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zo/o
animal; life
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-y
process; state
