Term
Prefixes;
A-
Angio-
Crypto-
Dys-
Mega-
Meta-
Tele- |
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Definition
A- without
Angio- vessel
Crypto- hidden/unkown
Dys- bad
Mega- large
Meta- after, between
Tele- toward the end |
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Term
Suffixes
-algia
-ectasia
-genic
-ioid
-philia
-rhea
-rhexis
-plasia |
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Definition
-algia - pain
-ectasia - expansion
-genic - production
-ioid - similar
-philia - affinity for
-rhea - flow
-rhexis -rupture
-plasia - growth |
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Term
Random Terms;
Renal Tubulorhexis
Bronchiectasis
Telangiectasis
Atelectasis |
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Definition
Renal Tubulorhexis - renal tubule rupture
Bronchiectasis - bronchial dilation
Telangiectasis - expansion of small vessel (towards end)
Atelectasis - failure of alveolar sacs to expand |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
-means from unknown cause
-same as idiopathic |
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