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albumin/o

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albumin (a protein). Ex: albuminuria = the presence of albumin in the urine, typically as a symptom of kidney disease.

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azot/o

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nitrogen. Ex: Azotemia = high levels of nitrogenous waste in the blood.

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bacteri/o

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bacteria. Ex: Bacteriuria = the presence of bacteria in the urine.

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calcul/o

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stone. Ex: Renal calculus = Kidney stones, formed in the kidneys.

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cali/o

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calyx.

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cyst/o

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cyst; fluid sac; bladder. Ex: Cystitis = Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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glomerul/o

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glomerulus. Ex: Glomerulonephritis = inflammation of the glomeruli

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glyc/o, glycos/o

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sugar; glucose. Ex: glycogenolysis = The breakdown of glycogen into glucose, primarily occurring in the liver and muscle cells when blood glucose levels are low.

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lith/o

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stone; calculus. Ex: lithotripsy = a procedure to crush a stone

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meat/o

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meatus.

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nephr/o

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kidney. Ex: Nephrolithiasis = The presence of kidney stones.

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noct/o

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night. Ex: Noctambulism = Also known as somnambulism, this term describes the act of walking or engaging in other activities while asleep.

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olig/o

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scanty (very small). Ex: Oligohydramnios = too little amniotic fluid

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peritone/o

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peritoneum. Ex: Peritoneocentesis = A procedure to withdraw fluid from the peritoneal cavity.

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py/o

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pus. Ex: Pyothorax = Pus in the pleural cavity.

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pyel/o

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renal pelvis. Ex: pyelolithotomy = Surgical removal of a stone from the renal pelvis.

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ren/o

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kidney. Renography = Radiography of the kidney.

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trigon/o

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trigone (region of bladder)

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ur/o

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urine; urinary tract. Ex: A surgical procedure creating an opening for urine to be excreted through the skin.

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urethr/o

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urethra. Ex: urethropexy = fixing the urethra

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urin/o

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urine. Ex: Urinalysis = The analysis of urine to detect various abnormalities.

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vesic/o

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urinary bladder. Ex: Vesicostomy = a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the bladder to allow for urine drainage.

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xanth/o

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yellow; yellowish. Ex: xanthelasma = Yellowish plaques or deposits on the eyelids, often associated with high cholesterol levels.

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a- an-

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not; without. Ex: Abasia = Inability to walk

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dia-
complete; through. Ex: Diarrhea = A condition involving frequent, watery bowel movements, often passing through the intestines rapidly.
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dys-
painful; difficult. Ex: Dysphagia = hard or difficult to swallow
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hyper-
above; above normal; excessive. Ex: Hyperthyroidism = An overactive thyroid gland
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inter-
between. Ex: Intersegmental = Between spinal segments
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poly-
many; much. Ex: polycythemia = A condition where there are too many red blood cells.
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-al, -ary, -eal, -ic, -ous
pertaining to. Ex: Duodenal = pertaining to the duodenum
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-cele
hernia; swelling; protrusion. Ex: enterocele = an intestinal hernia.
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-e
(noun suffix with no meaning)
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-ectasia
dilation; expansion. Ex: Bronchiectasis = a chronic lung condition characterized by permanent damage, widening, and thickening of the bronchial tubes,
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-gram
record; image. Ex: Hysterosalpingogram = An X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
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-iasis
abnormal condition. Ex: Cholelithasis = Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.
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-in
chemical; chemical compound; substance. Ex: Hemoglobin = protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
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-logist
specialist. Ex: biologist = someone who specializes in biology
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-lysis
breakdown; separation; loosening. Ex: Neurolysis = The destruction of nerve tissue, often done to relieve pain.
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-malacia
softening. Ex: Encephalomalacia = Softening of brain tissue, typically after a stroke, trauma, or infection.
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-megaly
enlargement. Ex: Splenohepatomegaly = Enlargement of both the spleen and liver.
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-osis
process; abnormal condition. Ex: Scoliosis = Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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-pathy
disease. Ex: Lymphadenopathy = Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes.
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-pexy
surgical fixation. Ex: Nephropexy = Surgical fixation of a floating or displaced kidney.
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-poitein
substance that forms. Ex: Erythropoietin = hormone produced mainly by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
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-ptosis
droop; sag; prolapse; protrude. Ex: Blepharoptosis = Drooping or sagging of the eyelid.
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-sclerosis
hardening; thickening. Ex: Osteosclerosis = Abnormal hardening or increase in bone density, often due to disease processes or abnormalities.
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-scopy
visual examination using a scope. Ex: Bronchoscopy = A procedure used to examine the airways and lungs using a bronchoscope.
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-stitial
pertaining to standing or positioned. Ex: Interstitial = Pertaining to spaces between tissues or organs, particularly referring to the positioning or location of fluid, cells, or structures between organs.
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-tomy
process of cutting; incision. Ex: Laparotomy = A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, often for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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-tripsy
crushing. Ex: Lithotripsy = A procedure used to break down or crush kidney stones or gallstones using sound waves or lasers, making them easier to pass.
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-uria
urination; condition of urine. Ex: Bacteriuria = the presence of bacteria in the urine.
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-us
structure; tissue; thing. Ex: Coccus = A type of spherical bacterium, often used in the context of infections
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ADH
antidiuretic hormone
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ARF
acute renal failure
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BUN
blood urea nitrogen
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CAT
computerized axial tomography
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CATH
catheter
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CRF
chronic renal failure
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CT
computerized tomography; computed tomography
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CYSTO
cystoscopy; cystoscopic examination
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DC
discontinue
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DI
diabetes insipidus
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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FF
force fluids
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GFR
glomerular filtration rate
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I/O
intake and output
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IC
interstitial cystitis
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram
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KUB
kidney, ureters, bladder
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NEG
negative
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pH
degree of acidity or alkalinity
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PKD
polycystic kidney disease
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PKU
phenylketonuria
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sp gr
specific gravity
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TNTC
too numerous to count
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UA
urinalysis
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URI
urinary tract infection
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VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram

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