Word parts chapter 12 Flashcards
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ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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ADH
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antidiuretic hormone
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BS
A
blood sugar
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Ca
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calcium
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CDE
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certified diabetes educator
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CRH
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corticotropin-releasing hormone
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DI
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diabetes insipidus
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DKA
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diabetic ketoacidosis
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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FSH
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follicle-stimulating hormone
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GH
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growth hormone
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GHIH
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growth-hormone-inhibiting hormone
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GHRH
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growth-hormone-releasing hormone
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GcRH
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gonadotropin-releasing hormone
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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HCG
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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IDDM
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insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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LATS
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long-acting thyroid stimulator
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LH
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luteinizing hormone
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Mg
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magnesium
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mg/dl
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milligrams per deciliter
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MSH
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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NIDDM
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non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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PBI
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protein-bound iodine
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PTH
parathyroid hormone
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RIA
radioimmunoassay
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SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
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T3
triiodothyronine
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T3RU
triiodothyronine resin uptake
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T4
thyroxine
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TBG
thyroxine-binding globulin
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TFT
thyroid function test
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TRH
thyrotropin-releasing hormone
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TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
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Tx, tx
treatment
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acid/o
acid. Ex: Acidophil = A cell that has an affinity for acid dyes, according to Practical Clinical Skills.
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acr/o
extremities. Ex: Acroasphyxia = A condition where blood flow to the extremities is compromised.
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Aden/o
gland. Ex: Adenocarcinoma = This refers to a type of cancer that originates in glandular tissue.
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adip/o
fat. Ex: adipogenesis = The process of forming fat cells
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adren/o, adrenal/o
adrenal gland. Ex: Adrenarche = The period of increased adrenal androgen production, which typically begins during puberty.
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anter/o
front. Ex: anterolateral = In the front and side
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calc/o
calcium. Ex: Calcareous = Describing something containing calcium carbonate, like some types of rocks and soils.
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cortic/o
cortex. Ex: Corticofugal = Referring to nerves that originate in the cortex and carry impulses away from it.
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crin/o
Secrete. Ex: endocrine = This term directly uses "crin/o" to refer to the glands and tissues of the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
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gigant/i
abnormally large. Ex: gigantism = abnormally large stature due to excess growth hormone during childhood.
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gluc/o, glyc/o
sugar; glucose. Ex: glucokinase = This enzyme is involved in the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, a crucial step in glucose metabolism
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gonad/o
sex glands. Ex: gonadotrophic = fers to hormones that stimulate the gonads.
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gynec/o
female; woman. Ex: Gynecologist = A physician specializing in gynecology
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horomon/o
hormone.
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home/o
similar. Ex: homologous = This term describes structures that share a common origin or function. The "homeo-" part indicates that the structures are similar in some way.
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immun/o
immune; protection. Ex: immunocompetent = Having a normal or functioning immune system.
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insulin/o
insulin. Ex: insulinoma = A tumor of the islets of Langerhans that produces excessive insulin.
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kal/i
potassium. Ex: hyperkalemia = A condition where potassium levels in the blood are abnormally high
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ket/o
ketone. Ex: ketoacidosis = A condition where the blood becomes too acidic due to an excess of ketone bodies, often associated with diabetes.
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lob/o
lobe.
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mast/o
breast. Ex: mammogram = An X-ray of the breast used to detect abnormalities
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myx/o
mucus. Ex: Myxedema = A condition characterized by swelling due to the accumulation of a mucinous substance in the skin and underlying tissues.
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natr/o
sodium. Ex: Natriuresis = Increased excretion of sodium and water in the urine.
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neur/o
nerve. Ex: Neurology = study of nerves
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ophthalam/o
eye. Ex: Ophthalmalgia = pain in the eyeball.
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pancreat/o
pancreas. Ex: Pancrealith = A pancreatic stone.
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parathyroid/o
parathyroid gland. Ex: Parathyroidectomy = surgical removal of the parathyroid gland
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pituitar/o
pituitary gland. Ex: pituitary adenoma = A benign tumor of the pituitary gland
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radi/o
x-rays. Ex: Radioisostopes = Radioactive forms of elements
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retin/o
retina. Ex: Retinal dysplasia = abnormal development of the retina
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thym/o
thymus. Ex: Thymitis = Inflammation of the thymus gland
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thyr/o, thyroid/o
thyroid gland. Ex: Thyrotoxicosis = A condition characterized by excess thyroid hormone production.
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tox/I, toxic/o
poison. Ex: Thyrotoxicosis = A condition characterized by excess thyroid hormone production.
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anti-
against. Ex: antibiotic = anti bacterial
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endo-
in; within. Ex: endometriosis = condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.
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eu-
good; normal. Ex: eupnea = normal breathing
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exo-
outward. Ex: exocarp = The outermost layer of the wall of a ripened fruit
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hyper-
above; above normal; excessive. Ex: Hyperthyroidism = excessive thyroid hormone
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hypo-
below; deficient. Ex: hypotension = low blood pressure
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pan-
everything; all. Ex: pancytopenia = A deficiency of all blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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para-
near; beside; alongside; beyond; abnormal. Ex: Parathyroid = glands located near the thyroid
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poly-
many; much. Ex: polynomials = long equation with many variables
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post-
after; behind. Ex: postpartum = after pregnancy
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ultra-
beyond; excess. Ex: ultracentrifugal = the process of separating particles using a high-speed centrifuge
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-al, -ary, -ic
pertaining to. Ex: Neural = pertaining to nerve
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-assay
to analyze. Ex: immunoassay = is a biochemical test that measures the presence or concentration of a substance
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-carcinoma
cancerous tumor. Ex: adenocarcinoma = a type of cancer that forms in glandular tissues
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-crine
secrete; separate. Ex: Endocrine = refers to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, rather than through ducts.
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-dipsia
thirst. Ex: polydipsia = refers to excessive thirst
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-edema
swelling; fluid retention. Ex: Lymphedema = swelling (usually in the arms or legs) caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system
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-genic
produced by or in. Ex: Carcinogenic = that causes or promotes the formation of cancer
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-malacia
softening. Ex: Osteomalacia = the softening of the bones
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-oid
like; resembling. Ex: Thyroid = “-oid” suffix means “resembling” or “like”, so thyroid originally meant “shield-shaped
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-oma
tumor; mass. Ex: Lymphoma = a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, particularly in lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell.
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-plasia
development; formation. Ex hyperplasia = increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ
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-stasis
Stoppage of flow. Ex: venous stasis = impaired or slowed blood flow in the veins
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-tropic
turning; affecting. Ex Neurotropic = refers to substances, viruses, or factors that have an affinity for nerve tissue or affect the nervous system.
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-tropin
hormone. Ex: Gonadotropin = refers to substances, typically hormones, that stimulate the gonads
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-uria
urination; condition of time. Ex: hematuria = refers to the presence of blood in the urine
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-y
process; state. Ex: Anxiety = a state of unease, worry, or fear
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DM
diabetes mellitus
