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Medical/Science Roots & Stems List 15
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Biology
9th Grade
02/12/2013

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Term
Pro-
Definition
Before, earlier, in favor of
Term
Prophylaxis
Definition
Action taken to prevent disease
Term
Proct/o-
Definition
Rectum, anus
Term
Proctologist
Definition
Doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus
Term
Pseudo-
Definition
False, fake
Term
Pseudopod
Definition
Temporary projection seen in some cells to help the cell move (False foot)
Term
Psych-
Definition
Mind, mental
Term
Psychology
Definition
Scientific study of the human mind and its functions
Term
Pulmon-
Definition
Lungs
Term
Pulmonary
Definition
Of or relating to the lungs
Term
Pyel/o-
Definition
Pelvis
Term
Pyelogram
Definition
An x-ray of the pelvic area
Term
Quad-
Definition
Four
Term
Quadriplegic
Definition
A person who is paralyzed in both arms and both legs
Term
Ren/o-
Definition
Kidney
Term
Renal dialysis
Definition
Process of filtering the blood using a machine (kidney machine)
Term
Rect-
Definition
Last section of the large intestine
Term
Rectocele
Definition
Hermia of the rectum into the vagina
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Rhin/o-
Definition
Nose
Term
Rhinoplasty
Definition
Plastic surgery performed on the nose
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