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Term
-able/-ible
 Definition
Capable of
Term
-ac/-al/-an/-ar/-ary/
-eal/-ic/-ive/-tic
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-algia
 Definition
Pain
Term
-ase
 Definition
Enzyme
Term
-cele
 Definition
Hernia (portrusion of organ through its pertaining wall)
Term
-centesis
 Definition
Procedure to aspirate fluid
Term
-ectasia/-ectasis
 Definition
Dilation
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
Excision or removal
Term
-edema
 Definition
Swelling
Term
-emesis
 Definition
Vomiting
Term
-emia
 Definition
Blood
Term
-genic/genesis
 Definition
Beginning/producing
Term
-gram
 Definition
Record
Term
-graph
 Definition
Instrument for recording
Term
-graphy
 Definition
Process of recording
Term
-ia/-iasis
 Definition
Condition
Term
-ism
 Definition
Condition
Term
-ist
 Definition
One who
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-itis
 Definition
Inflammation
Term
-ium
 Definition
Membrane
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-kinesia/-kinesis
 Definition
Movement/motion
Term
-logist
 Definition
Specialist
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-logy
 Definition
Study of
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-lysis
 Definition
Loosening/freeing/breaking apart/destroying
Term
-lytic
 Definition
Pertaining to destruction
Term
-malacia
 Definition
Softening
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-mania
 Definition
Preoccupation
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-megaly
 Definition
Enlargement
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-meter
 Definition
Instrument to measure
Term
-metry
 Definition
Process of measuring
Term
-oid
 Definition
Resembling
Term
-oma
 Definition
Tumor
Term
-opia
 Definition
Vision
Term
-ose
 Definition
Sugar
Term
-osis
 Definition
Condition
Term
-ous
 Definition
Pertaining to/characterized by
Term
-pathy
 Definition
Disease or abnormality
Term
-penia
 Definition
Deficiency
Term
-pexy
 Definition
Surgical fixation
Term
-phagia/-gic/-gy
 Definition
Eating/swallowing
Term
-phasia
 Definition
Speech
Term
-phobia
 Definition
Abnormal fear
Term
-plasty
 Definition
Surgical repair
Term
-plegia
 Definition
Paralysis
Term
-rrhage/-rrhagia
 Definition
Excessive flow or discharge
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
Suture
Term
-rrhea
 Definition
Flow or discharge
Term
-rrhexis
 Definition
Rupture
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
Hardening
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-scopy
 Definition
Examination with an instrument
Term
-spasm
 Definition
Twitching
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-stasis
 Definition
Stopping
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-stomy
 Definition
Forming of an opening
Term
-tome
 Definition
An instrument for cutting
Term
-tomy
 Definition
Incision (cutting into)
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-tripsy
 Definition
Surgical crushing
Term
-trophic/-trophy
 Definition
Nutrition
Term
a-/an-
 Definition
No/without
Term
ab-
 Definition
Away from
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ad-
 Definition
Toward
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ante-/pre-/pro-
 Definition
Before
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anti-/contra-
 Definition
Against
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bi-/di-
 Definition
Two
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brady-
 Definition
Slow
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de-
 Definition
Down from, removing
Term
dia-
 Definition
Through, between, across
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dys-
 Definition
Difficult/abnormal
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ecto-/ex-/exo-
 Definition
Outside/without/away from
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en-/endo-/em-/eso-
 Definition
Inside
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epi-
 Definition
Above/on
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eu-
 Definition
Good/normal
Term
hemi-/semi-
 Definition
Half/partly
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hyper-
 Definition
Excessive, greater than normal
Term
hypo-/sub-
 Definition
Beneath/below normal, under
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in-
 Definition
Not
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infra-
 Definition
Beneath
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inter-
 Definition
Between
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intra-
 Definition
Within/inside of
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macro-
 Definition
Large
Term
mal-
 Definition
Bad
Term
meso-
 Definition
Middle or moderate
Term
Micro-
 Definition
Small
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multi-/poly-
 Definition
Many/excessive
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mono-/uni-
 Definition
One
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nulli-
 Definition
None
Term
para-
 Definition
Near, beside, resembling, abnormal
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per-
 Definition
Through, by, or completely
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peri-
 Definition
Around/near
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post-
 Definition
After, behind
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primi-
 Definition
First
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re-
 Definition
Back, again
Term
retro-
 Definition
Behind, backward
Term
super-
 Definition
More than normal, excessive
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supra-
 Definition
Above, over
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sy(n)(m)-
 Definition
Together, union
Term
tachy-
 Definition
Fast
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trans-
 Definition
Across/through
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uni-
 Definition
One
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ABDOMIN/O
 Definition
Abdomen
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ACR/O
 Definition
Extremities
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ADEN/O
 Definition
Gland
Term
ADENOID/O
 Definition
Adenoids
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ADIP/O
 Definition
Fat
Term
AER/O
 Definition
Air
Term
ALB/O
 Definition
White
Term
ALBUMIN/O
 Definition
Albumin
Term
AMNI/O
 Definition
Amnion
Term
AMYL/O
 Definition
Starch
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ANGI/O
 Definition
Vessel
Term
ANKLY/O
 Definition
Crooked or fused
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ANTER/O
 Definition
Anterior/before
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AORT/O
 Definition
Aorta
Term
APPEND(IC)/O
 Definition
Appendix
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ARTERI/O
 Definition
Artery
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ARTHR/O
 Definition
Joint
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ARTICUL/O
 Definition
Joint
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ATEL/O
 Definition
Imperfect
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ATHER/O
 Definition
Yellow, fatty plaque
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AUR/I
 Definition
Ear
Term
BIL/I
 Definition
Bile
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BLAST/O
 Definition
Embryonic form
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BLEPHAR/O
 Definition
Eyelid
Term
BRACHI/O
 Definition
Arm
Term
BRACHY
 Definition
Short
Term
BRONCH(I)/O
 Definition
Windpipe
Term
BUCC/O
 Definition
Cheek
Term
BURS/O
 Definition
Bursa
Term
CALC/I
 Definition
Calcium
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CALCANE/O
 Definition
Heel
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CARCIN/O
 Definition
Cancer
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CARDI/O
 Definition
Heart
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CARP/O
 Definition
Carpus/wrist
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CAUD/O
 Definition
Tail
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CEC/O
 Definition
Cecum
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CEPHAL/O
 Definition
Head
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CEREBR/O
 Definition
Brain
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CERVIC/O
 Definition
Neck
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CHLOR/O
 Definition
Green
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CHOL/E
 Definition
Bile
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CHOLECYST/O
 Definition
Gallbladder
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CHONDR/O
 Definition
Cartilage
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CHORI/O
 Definition
Fetal covering
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CLAVICUL/O
 Definition
Clavicle
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COCCYG/O
 Definition
Coccyx
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COL/O
 Definition
Colon
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COLP/O
 Definition
Hollow/vagina
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COST/O
 Definition
Rib
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CRANI/O
 Definition
Cranium/skull
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CRY/O
 Definition
Cold
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CRYPT/O
 Definition
Hide, conceal
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CUTANE/O
 Definition
Skin
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CYAN/O
 Definition
Blue
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CYST/O
 Definition
Cyst, bladder
Term
CYT/O (-CYTE)
 Definition
Cell
Term
DACTYL/O
 Definition
Finger, toe
Term
DENT/I DENT/O
 Definition
Teeth
Term
DERM/A DERMAT/O
 Definition
Skin
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DEXTR/O
 Definition
Right
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DIPS/O
 Definition
Thirst
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DISC/O
 Definition
Disc/disk
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DIST/O
 Definition
Far/distant from origin
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DORS/O
 Definition
Directed towards/on the back
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DUODEN/O
 Definition
Duodenum
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ECH/O
 Definition
Sound
Term
ELECTR/O
 Definition
Electricity
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ENCEPHAL/O
 Definition
Brain
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ENTER/O
 Definition
Intestine
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ERYTHR/O
 Definition
Red
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ESOPHAG/O
 Definition
Esophagus
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ESTHESI/O
 Definition
Feeling
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FEMOR/O
 Definition
Femur
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FET/O
 Definition
Fetus
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FIBR/O
 Definition
Fiber
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FIBUL/O
 Definition
Fibula
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FRONT/O
 Definition
Forehead/front
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GALACT/O
 Definition
Milk
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GASTR/O
 Definition
Stomach
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GENIT/O
 Definition
Genitals
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GER/O
 Definition
Old
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GLOMERUL/O
 Definition
Glomerulus
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GLOSS/O
 Definition
Tongue
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GLYC/O
 Definition
Sugar/sweet
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GNATH/O
 Definition
Jaw
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GRANUL/O
 Definition
Grain/particle
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GYNEC/O
 Definition
Female
Term
HEM/A HEM/O HEMAT/O
 Definition
Blood
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HEPAT/O
 Definition
Liver
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HIST/O
 Definition
Tissue
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HOM/O
 Definition
Common/same
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HUMER/O
 Definition
Humerus
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HYDR/O
 Definition
Water
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HYSTER/O
 Definition
Uterus/womb
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ILE/O
 Definition
Ileum (small intestine)
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ILI/O
 Definition
Ilium
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IMMUN/O
 Definition
Immune
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INFER/O
 Definition
Lowermost/below
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INTESTIN/O
 Definition
Intestine
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IRID/O
 Definition
Colored circle/iris
Term
ISCHI/O
 Definition
Ischium (hip)
Term
JEJUN/O
 Definition
Jejunum
Term
LABI/O
 Definition
Lip
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LACRIM/O
 Definition
Tear/crying
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LACT/O
 Definition
Milk
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LAPAR/O
 Definition
Flank/abdominal wall
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LARYNG/O
 Definition
Larynx (voice box)
Term
LATER/O
 Definition
Side
Term
LEUC/O LEUK/O
 Definition
White
Term
LINGU/O
 Definition
Tongue
Term
LIP/O
 Definition
Fat
Term
LITH/O
 Definition
Stone
Term
LOB/O
 Definition
Lobe
Term
LUMB/O
 Definition
Lower back
Term
LYMPH/O
 Definition
Lymph/lymphatics
Term
MAMM/O MAST/O
 Definition
Breast
Term
MEDI/O
 Definition
Middle
Term
MELAN/O
 Definition
Black
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MEN/O
 Definition
Month
Term
MENING/O
 Definition
Membrane
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METR/I
 Definition
Uterine tissue
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MON/O
 Definition
One/only
Term
MUC/O
 Definition
Mucus
Term
MUSCUL/O
 Definition
Muscle
Term
MY/O
 Definition
Muscle
Term
MYC/O
 Definition
Fungus
Term
MYEL/O
 Definition
Marrow/spinal cord
Term
NARC/O
 Definition
Sleep/numbness
Term
NAS/O
 Definition
Nose
Term
NE/O
 Definition
New
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NECR/O
 Definition
Dead/corpse
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NEPHR/O
 Definition
Kidney
Term
NEUR/O
 Definition
Nerves
Term
ODONT/O
 Definition
Teeth
Term
ODYN/O
 Definition
Pain/distress
Term
ONC/O
 Definition
Bulk/tumor
Term
OOPHOR/O
 Definition
Ovary
Term
OPHTHALM/O
 Definition
Eye
Term
OR/O
 Definition
Mouth
Term
ORCHI/O
 Definition
Testicle
Term
OSTE/O
 Definition
Bone
Term
OT/O
 Definition
Ear
Term
PANCREAT/O
 Definition
Pancreas
Term
PATELL/O
 Definition
Patella (kneecap)
Term
PATH/O
 Definition
Disease
Term
PELV/I
 Definition
Pelvis
Term
PERITONE/O
 Definition
Peritoneum
Term
PHARMAC/O
 Definition
Drugs/medicine
Term
PHARYNG/O
 Definition
Pharynx
Term
PHLEB/O
 Definition
Vein
Term
PHON/O
 Definition
Sound/voice
Term
PHOT/O
 Definition
Light
Term
PHREN/O
 Definition
Mind/diaphragm
Term
PLEUR/O
 Definition
Pleura
Term
PNEUM/O
 Definition
Air/breathing/lung
Term
POSTER/O
 Definition
Posterior/toward back
Term
PROCT/O
 Definition
Rectum/anus
Term
PROSTAT/O
 Definition
Prostate
Term
PROXIM/O
 Definition
Nearest point of origin
Term
PSEUD/O
 Definition
False
Term
PSYCH/O
 Definition
Mind
Term
PUB/O
 Definition
Pubis
Term
PULM/O PULMON/O
 Definition
Lung
Term
PY/O
 Definition
Pus
Term
PYEL/O
 Definition
Trough/renal pelvis
Term
RADI/O
 Definition
Radius/radiant energy
Term
RECT/O
 Definition
Rectum
Term
REN/O
 Definition
Kidneys
Term
RHIN/O
 Definition
Nose
Term
SACR/O
 Definition
Sacrum
Term
SALPING/O
 Definition
Tube
Term
SCROT/O
 Definition
Scrotum
Term
SEMIN/O
 Definition
Semen
Term
SER/O
 Definition
Serum
Term
SOMAT/O
 Definition
Body
Term
SON/O
 Definition
Sound
Term
SPERMAT/O
 Definition
Seed
Term
SPHEN/O
 Definition
wedge/sphenoid
Term
SPLEN/O
 Definition
Spleen
Term
SPONDYL/O
 Definition
Vertebra
Term
STERN/O
 Definition
Sternum
Term
TARS/O
 Definition
Ankle bone (tarsal)
Term
TEMPOR/O
 Definition
Temple
Term
TEN/O
 Definition
Tendon/tight band
Term
THERM/O
 Definition
Heat
Term
THORAC/O
 Definition
Chest
Term
THROMB/O
 Definition
Clot/thrombus
Term
TIBI/O
 Definition
Tibia
Term
TONSILL/O
 Definition
Tonsil
Term
TOX/O
 Definition
Poison
Term
TRACHE/O
 Definition
Trachea (windpipe)
Term
ULN/O
 Definition
Ulna
Term
UR/O
 Definition
Urine
Term
URETER/O
 Definition
Ureter
Term
URETHR/O
 Definition
Urethra
Term
UTER/O
 Definition
Uterus
Term
VAG/O
 Definition
Vagus nerve
Term
VAS/O
 Definition
Vessel/ductus deferens
Term
VEN/O
 Definition
Vein
Term
VENTR/O
 Definition
Ventral/belly side
Term
VERTEBR/O
 Definition
Vertebra
Term
VULV/O
 Definition
Vulva
Term
XANTH/O
 Definition
Yellow
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