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NURS220-Terminology
prefixes, sufixes, root terms
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Nursing
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01/16/2010
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Term
ab
 Definition
from, away from, negative, absent
Term
ad
 Definition
adherence, increase, towards
Term
anti
 Definition
against, opposing, counteracting
Term
broncho
 Definition
windpipe, airwy
Term
cirr
 Definition
yellow
Term
contra
 Definition
opposite or against
Term
cyst(o) or cyst()
 Definition
combining form dentoing a relationship to the urinary bladder or a cyst
Term
abduction
 Definition
lateral movement of a limb away from median plane of body
Term
lateral movement of limb away from median plane of body
 Definition
abduction
Term
movement of a limb or eye toward the median plane of the body or in case of digits, toward th axial line of a limb
 Definition
adduction
Term
adduction
 Definition
movement of a limb or ey toward the median plane of the body or in case of digits, toward th eaxial line of a limb
Term
an agent that reduces fever
 Definition
antipyretic
Term
antipyretic
 Definition
agent that reduces fever
Term
destructive to life, a natural or synthetic substance that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth
 Definition
antibiotic
Term
antibiotic
 Definition
destructive to life, a narural or synthetic substance that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth
Term
bronchoscope
 Definition
an endoscope designed to pass through the trachea for visual inspection of bronchial tree-device can remove tissue for biopsy or foreign bodies
Term
bronchodilator
 Definition
drug that expands th ebronchi by relaxing bronchial muscle
Term
drug that expands the bronchi by relaxing bronchial muscle
 Definition
broncodilator
Term
cirrhosis
 Definition
liver disease that can cause yellowing of liver, skin, and mucous membranes
Term
disease of liver that can cause yellowing of liver, skin, and mucous membranes
 Definition
cirrhosis
Term
contralateral
 Definition
origninaing or having to do with opposite side of a point of reference
Term
originating or having to do with the opposite side of a point of reference
 Definition
contralateral
Term
a symptom or circumstance that makes treatment with a drug or device unsafe or inappropriate
 Definition
contraindicate
Term
contraindicate
 Definition
a symptom or circumstance that makes treatment with a drug or device unsafe or inappropriate
Term
a radiograph of the gallbladder
 Definition
cholecystogram
Term
cholecystogram
 Definition
a radiograph of the gallbladder
Term
cholecystogram
 Definition
a radiograph of the gallbladder
Term
cystitis
 Definition
bladde inflammation occurring as a result of a urinary tract infection
Term
bladder inflammation occurring as a result of a urinary tract infection
 Definition
cystitis
Term
evisceration
 Definition
Removal of the viscera or the contents of a cavity- spilling out of abdominal contents resulting from wound dehiscence
Term
Removal of the viscera or the contents of a cavity- spilling out of abdominal contents resulting from wound dehiscence
 Definition
evisceration
Term
visceral
 Definition
Body organs- pertaining to viscera, pertaining to or derived from the gill arches of vertebrates
Term
Body organs- pertaining to viscera, pertaining to or derived from the gill arches of vertebrates
 Definition
visceral
Term
Blockage of air in the lungs by fat, air, blood clot or tumor cells
 Definition
pulmonary embolus
Term
pulmonary embolus
 Definition
Blockage of air in the lungs by fat, air, blood clot or tumor cells
Term
Inflammation of the lungs due to infection with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogenic organisms
 Definition
pneumonia
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
Inflammation of the lungs due to infection with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogenic organisms
Term
benign tumor composed of fatty cells
 Definition
lipoma
Term
lipoma
 Definition
benign tumor composed of fatty cells
Term
Ability to perceive extent, direction, or weight of motion
 Definition
kinesthesia
Term
kinesthesia
 Definition
Ability to perceive extent, direction, or weight of motion
Term
radiographic technique that selects a level in the body and blurs out structures above and below that plane, leaving a clear image of the selected anatomy
 Definition
tomography
Term
tomography
 Definition
radiographic technique that selects a level in the body and blurs out structures above and below that plane, leaving a clear image of the selected anatomy
Term
x-ray; production of images on photographic medium by action of radiation
 Definition
radiography
Term
radiography
 Definition
x-ray; production of images on photographic medium by action of radiation
Term
A record of electrical activity of the heart
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
electrocardiogram
 Definition
A record of electrical activity of the heart
Term
present at birth
 Definition
congenital
Term
congenital
 Definition
present at birth
Term
production of heat by the cells of the body
 Definition
thermogenesis
Term
thermogenesis
 Definition
production of heat b the cells of the body
Term
inflammation of the uterine cervix
 Definition
cervicitis
Term
cervicitis
 Definition
inflammation of the uterine cervix
Term
Inspection of the rectum with a proctoscope
 Definition
protoscopy
Term
proctoscopy
 Definition
Inspection of the rectum with a proctoscope
Term
Examinatiion of stomach using a gastroscope
 Definition
gastroscopy
Term
gastroscopy
 Definition
Exam. Of stomach using a gastroscope
Term
Paralysis of one side of the body
 Definition
hemiplegia
Term
hemiplegia
 Definition
Paralysis of one side of the body
Term
paralysis of lower half of the body
 Definition
paraplegia
Term
paraplegia
 Definition
paralysis of lower half of the body
Term
surgical replacement or reconstruction of a painful or deformed joint
 Definition
arthroplasty
Term
arthroplasty
 Definition
surgical replacement or reconstruction of a painful or deformed joint
Term
cutting into/incising the trachea
 Definition
tracheotomy
Term
tracheotomy
 Definition
cutting into/incising the trachea
Term
Opening of colon through the abdominal wall
 Definition
colostomy
Term
colostomy
 Definition
Opening of colon through the abdominal wall
Term
Scientific study of effects of aging
 Definition
gerontology
Term
gerontology
 Definition
Scientific study of effects of aging
Term
hypertrophy or enlargement of the heart
 Definition
cardiomegaly
Term
cardiomegaly
 Definition
hypertrophy or enlargement of the heart
Term
Conversion of glucose into pyruvic acid
 Definition
glycolysis
Term
Conversion of glucose into pyruvic acid
 Definition
glycolysis
Term
glycolysis
 Definition
Conversion of glucose into pyruvic acid
Term
surgical removal/excision of the vermiform appendix
 Definition
appendectomy
Term
appendectomy
 Definition
surgical removal/excision of the vermiform appendix
Term
White blood cells –neutrophils and macrophages with ability to ingest and destroy microorganisms, cell debris, etc.
 Definition
phagocyte
Term
phagocyte
 Definition
White blood cells –neutrophils and macrophages with ability to ingest and destroy microorganisms, cell debris, etc.
Term
Destructive to germs, to kill
 Definition
germicidal
Term
germicidal
 Definition
Destructive to germs, to kill
Term
The puncture of a cavity with removal of fluid as in pleural effusion or ascites
 Definition
paracentesis
Term
paracentesis
 Definition
The puncture of a cavity with removal of fluid as in pleural effusion or ascites
Term
Above the pubic arch
 Definition
suprapubic
Term
suprapubic
 Definition
Above the pubic arch
Term
situated above; located in a higher place
 Definition
superior
Term
superior
 Definition
situated above; located in a higher place
Term
Beneath the tongue
 Definition
sublingual
Term
sublingual
 Definition
Beneath the tongue
Term
stronger vision in the left eye
 Definition
sinistrocular
Term
sinistrocular
 Definition
stronger vision in the left eye
Term
Behind the periotenum and outside the peritoneal cavity
 Definition
retroperitoneal
Term
retroperitoneal
 Definition
Behind the periotenum and outside the peritoneal cavity
Term
false cyst
 Definition
pseudocyst
Term
pseudocyst
 Definition
false cyst
Term
Preceding operation
 Definition
preoperative period
Term
preoperative period
 Definition
Preceding operation
Term
occurring after an infection
 Definition
postinfectious
Term
postinfectious
 Definition
occurring after an infection
Term
Excess secretion and discharge of urine
 Definition
polyuria
Term
polyuria
 Definition
Excess secretion and discharge of urine
Term
Excess thirst
 Definition
polydipsia
Term
polydipsia
 Definition
Excess thirst
Term
Surrounding the socket of the eye
 Definition
periorbital
Term
periorbital
 Definition
Surrounding the socket of the eye
Term
A disease affecting the majority of the population
 Definition
pandemic
Term
pandemic
 Definition
A disease affecting the majority of the population
Term
A device for examination of the ear
 Definition
otoscope
Term
otoscope
 Definition
A device for examination of the ear
Term
the development of bone
 Definition
ossification
Term
ossification
 Definition
the development of bone
Term
Urinary output < 400 ml/day
 Definition
oliguria
Term
oliguria
 Definition
Urinary output < 400 ml/day
Term
pair of cranial nerves essential for eye movements through certain intrinsic and extrinsic muscles
 Definition
oculomotor
Term
oculomotor
 Definition
pair of cranial nerves essential for eye movements through certain intrinsic and extrinsic muscles
Term
Loss of living heart muscle as a result of coronary artery occlusion
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
myocardial infarction
 Definition
Loss of living heart muscle as a result of coronary artery occlusion
Term
A radiograph of spinal cord and associated nerves
 Definition
myelogram
Term
myelogram
 Definition
A radiograph of spinal cord and associated nerves
Term
Inflammation of the breast
 Definition
mastitis
Term
mastitis
 Definition
Inflammation of the breast
Term
Incorrect or negligent treatment of a patient
 Definition
malpractice
Term
malpractice
 Definition
Incorrect or negligent treatment of a patient
Term
Any disease promoting condition resulting from either an inadequate or excessive exposure to nutrients
 Definition
malnutrition
Term
malnutrition
 Definition
Any disease promoting condition resulting from either an inadequate or excessive exposure to nutrients
Term
White blood cell or corpuscle
 Definition
leukocyte
Term
leukocyte
 Definition
White blood cell or corpuscle
Term
Within or into a vein
 Definition
introvenous
Term
intravenous
 Definition
Within or into a vein
Term
Within a muscle
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
intramuscular
 Definition
Within a muscle
Term
Between the ribs
 Definition
intercostal
Term
intercostal
 Definition
Between the ribs
Term
situated/located beneath the clavicle
 Definition
infraclavicular
Term
infraclavicular
 Definition
situated/located beneath the clavicle
Term
Pertaining to the opposite sex
 Definition
heterosexual
Term
heterosexual
 Definition
Pertaining to the opposite sex
Term
inflammation of the liver
 Definition
hepatitis
Term
hepatitis
 Definition
inflammation of the liver
Term
inflammation of the liver
 Definition
hepatitis
Term
Paralysis of one side of the body usually resulting from damage to the corticospinal tracts of the CNS
 Definition
hemiplegia
Term
hemiplegia
 Definition
Paralysis of one side of the body usually resulting from damage to the corticospinal tracts of the CNS
Term
Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that causes vomiting and diarrhea
 Definition
gastroenteritis
Term
gasteroenteritis
 Definition
Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that causes vomiting and diarrhea
Term
Redness of the skin
 Definition
erythema
Term
erythema
 Definition
Redness of the skin
Term
Red blood cell
 Definition
erythrocyte
Term
erythrocyte
 Definition
Red blood cell
Term
A device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing the inside of a hollow organ or cavity.
 Definition
endoscope
Term
endoscope
 Definition
A device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing the inside of a hollow organ or cavity.
Term
the supine position with the person lying on the back, head, and shoulders
 Definition
dorsal recumbant position
Term
dorsal recumbant position
 Definition
the supine position with the person lying on the back, head, and shoulders
Term
stomach on the right side of the body
 Definition
dextrogastria
Term
dextrogastria
 Definition
stomach on the right side of the body
Term
A 3 stage process by which phagocytes engulf and destroy microorganisms, other foreign antigens and cell debris
 Definition
phagocytosis
Term
phagocytosis
 Definition
A 3 stage process by which phagocytes engulf and destroy microorganisms, other foreign antigens and cell debris
Term
The science that deals wit hthe formation, structure, and formation of cells
 Definition
cytology
Term
cytology
 Definition
The science that deals wit hthe formation, structure, and formation of cells
Term
Bladder inflammation occurring as a result of a urinary tract infection
 Definition
cystitis
Term
cystitis
 Definition
Bladder inflammation occurring as a result of a urinary tract infection
Term
cyto
 Definition
cell
Term
prefix for cell
 Definition
cyto
Term
prefix for right
 Definition
dextro
Term
dextro
 Definition
prefix for right
Term
dorso or dorsi
 Definition
back
Term
what is prefix meaning back
 Definition
dorsi or dorso
Term
what is prefix meaning within
 Definition
endo
Term
endo
 Definition
prefix meaning within
Term
what is prefix meaning red
 Definition
eryth o
Term
eryth o
 Definition
prefix meaning red
Term
gastr o
 Definition
prefix meaning stomach
Term
what is prefix meaning stomach
 Definition
gastr o
Term
what is prefix meaning half
 Definition
hemi
Term
hemi
 Definition
prefix meaining half
Term
what is prefix meaning liver
 Definition
hepa, hepatico, hepato
Term
hepato, hepatico, hepa
 Definition
liver
Term
what is prefix meaning other or different
 Definition
hetero
Term
hetero
 Definition
prefix meaining other or different
Term
prefix meaning beneath or below
 Definition
infra
Term
infra
 Definition
prefix meaning beneath or below
Term
what is prefix meaning in the midst, between
 Definition
inter
Term
inter
 Definition
in the midst, between
Term
what is prefix meaning within
 Definition
intra
Term
intra
 Definition
within
Term
leuko
 Definition
combining form meaning white or white corpuscle
Term
what is prefix meaning white or white corpuscle
 Definition
leuko
Term
what is prefix for sickness or disorder
 Definition
mal
Term
mal
 Definition
prefix meaning sickness or disorder
Term
what is prefix meaning breast
 Definition
mast
Term
mast prefix
 Definition
breast
Term
myel o
 Definition
prefix meaining spinal cord, bone marrow
Term
what is prefix meaning spinal cord or bone marrow
 Definition
myel o
Term
what is prefix meaining muscle
 Definition
my 0
Term
my o
 Definition
prefix meaning muscle
Term
what is prefix for eye
 Definition
ocul 0
Term
ocul 0
 Definition
prefix meaning eye
Term
what is prefix meaning little, small, scanty, deficient
 Definition
olio
Term
olio
 Definition
prefix meaning little, small, scanty, deficient
Term
what is prefix meaning bone
 Definition
osseo, oss i, oste, osteo
Term
what is prefix meaning ear
 Definition
ot o
Term
ot o
 Definition
prefix meaning ear
Term
what is prefix meaning all
 Definition
pan
Term
pan
 Definition
prefix meaining all
Term
what is prefix meaning aroundk, about
 Definition
peri
Term
peri
 Definition
prefix meaning around, about
Term
what is prefix meaning many and much
 Definition
poly
Term
poly
 Definition
prefix meaning many or much
Term
what is prefix meaning behind, after, posterior
 Definition
post
Term
post
 Definition
prefix meaning behind, after, posterior
Term
what is prefix meaning before, in front of
 Definition
pre
Term
pre
 Definition
prefix meaning before, in front of
Term
what is prefix meaning false
 Definition
pseudo
Term
pseudo
 Definition
prefix meaning false
Term
what is prefix meanin backward, back, brhind
 Definition
retro
Term
retro
 Definition
prefix meaning backward, back, behind
Term
what is prefix meaning left
 Definition
sinistro
Term
sinistr o
 Definition
prefix meaning left
Term
what is prefix meaning under, beneath, in small quantity
 Definition
sub
Term
sub
 Definition
prefix meaning uner, beneath, in samll qty
Term
what is prefix meaning above, beyond, superior
 Definition
super
Term
super
 Definition
prefix meaning above, beyond, superior
Term
what is prefix meaning above, beyond, on the top side
 Definition
supra
Term
supra
 Definition
prefix meaning above, beyone, on the top side
Term
what is suffix meaning puncture of a cavity
 Definition
centesis
Term
suffix centesis
 Definition
puncture of a cavity
Term
what is suffix meaning kill
 Definition
cide
Term
suffix cide
 Definition
kill
Term
what is suffix meaning cell
 Definition
cyte
Term
cyte suffix
 Definition
cell
Term
what is suffix meaning excision of any anatomical structure
 Definition
ectomy
Term
suffix ectomy
 Definition
excision of any snatomical structure
Term
what is suffix meaning loosen or disolve
 Definition
lysis
Term
suffix lysis
 Definition
loosen or disolve
Term
what is suffix meaning enlargement of a specified body part
 Definition
megaly
Term
suffix megaly
 Definition
enlargement of a specified body part
Term
suffix meaning study of , science of
 Definition
ology
Term
suffix ology
 Definition
study of, science of
Term
what is suffix meaning Surgically formed fistula connecting a portion of the intestine to the exterior through the abdominal wall
 Definition
ostomy
Term
suffix ostomy
 Definition
suSurgically formed fistula connecting a portion of the intestine to the exterior through the abdominal wallffix meaning
Term
what is suffix for actof cutting, incision
 Definition
otomy
Term
suffix otomy
 Definition
act of cutting, incision
Term
what is suffix plasty
 Definition
molding, surgically forming
Term
what is suffix for molding, surgically forming
 Definition
plasty
Term
what is suffix for stroke, paralysis
 Definition
plegia
Term
suffix plegia
 Definition
paralysis, stroke
Term
what is suffix for examination
 Definition
scope, scopy
Term
suffix scope, or scopy
 Definition
examination
Term
root that Pertains to the neck or neck of an organ
 Definition
cervico
Term
root word cervico
 Definition
Pertains to the neck or neck of an organ
Term
root that Pertains to reproduction
 Definition
genetic
Term
root word genetic
 Definition
Pertains to reproduction
Term
root word gram
 Definition
a record or tracing
Term
what is root for a record or tracing
 Definition
gram
Term
what is a rood for drawn or written
 Definition
graph
Term
root graph
 Definition
drawn or written
Term
root meaning sickness caused by motion
 Definition
kinesis
Term
root word kinesis
 Definition
sickness caused by motion
Term
root meaning fat
 Definition
lipo
Term
root lipo
 Definition
fat
Term
root meaning air or lung
 Definition
pneumo, pneuma, pneumato, pneumono
Term
root pneumo
 Definition
air, lung
Term
what is a root meaning large abdominal organs
 Definition
viscero
Term
root viscero
 Definition
large abdominal organs
Term
a, an
 Definition
wthout, not, away from
Term
arrhythmia
 Definition
loss/irregularity of rhythm, especially the heartbeat
Term
loss/irregularity of rhythm, especially the heartbeat
 Definition
arrhythmia
Term
ante
 Definition
before
Term
what is prefix for before
 Definition
ante
Term
antecubital space
 Definition
in front at the bend of the elbow
Term
what is in front at the bend of the elbow
 Definition
antecubital space
Term
what is prefix for slow
 Definition
brady
Term
what is bradycardia
 Definition
slow heartbeat, pulse LT 60
Term
what is slow heartbeat, pulst LT 60
 Definition
bradycardia
Term
what is prefix for arm
 Definition
brachi o
Term
brachi o
 Definition
arm
Term
what is a brachial pulse
 Definition
pulse of brachial artery palpated in antecubital space
Term
Pulse of brachial artery palpated in antecubital space
 Definition
brachial pulse
Term

around the mouth

 Definition
circumoral
Term
circumoral
 Definition

around the mouth
Term
prefix for around
 Definition
circum
Term
circum
 Definition
around
Term
cyano
 Definition
blue
Term
prefix for blue
 Definition
cyano
Term
Bluish skin due to low hemoglobin
 Definition
cyanosis
Term
cyanosis
 Definition
Bluish skin due to low hemoglobin
Term
dermatitis
 Definition

Skin inflammation (red, itching, lesions)
Term

Skin inflammation (red, itching, lesions)

 Definition
dermatitis
Term
derm a; dermat o; derm o
 Definition
skin
Term
dys
 Definition
bad, difficult, paingul
Term
what is prefix for bad, difficult, painful
 Definition
dys
Term
what is dermatome
 Definition
The area on the surface of the body innervated by the afferent nerve from a specific spinal root
Term
The area on the surface of the body innervated by the afferent nerve from a specific spinal root
 Definition
dermatome
Term

Air hunger, labored breaths

 Definition
dyspnea
Term
dyspnea
 Definition

Air hunger, labored breaths
Term

Air hunger, labored breaths

 Definition
dyspnea
Term
dyspnea
 Definition

Air hunger, labored breaths
Term
eupnea
 Definition
normal breathing
Term
normal breathing
 Definition
eupnea
Term
eu
 Definition
good or normal
Term
prefix for good  or normal
 Definition
eu
Term
hyperpnea
 Definition

Incr. respiration rate
Term

Incr. respiration rate

 Definition
hyperpnea
Term
High BP
 Definition
hypertension
Term
High BP
 Definition
hypertension
Term
hyper
 Definition
above, beyond, excessive
Term
what is prefix meaning above, beyond, excessive
 Definition
hyper
Term
what is prefix meaning below, under, beneath
 Definition
hypo
Term
hypo
 Definition
prefix meaning below, under or beneath
Term
hyperpnea
 Definition
Inc. respiration rate
Term
what is increased respiration rate
 Definition
hyperpenea
Term
below normal body temp.
 Definition
hypothermia
Term
hypothermia
 Definition
below normal body temperature
Term
hypo
 Definition
under, below, beneath
Term
idio
 Definition
peculiar to the individual, unknown
Term
what is prefix peculiar to the individual, unknown
 Definition
idio
Term
disease or condition of unknown cause
 Definition
idiopathic
Term
idiopathic
 Definition
disease or condition of unknown cause
Term
pertaining to the side
 Definition
lateral
Term
lateral
 Definition
pertaining to the side
Term
later o
 Definition
side
Term
prefix for side
 Definition
later o
Term
specialty in dentistry dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of irregularities of the teeth
 Definition
orthodontics
Term
orthodontics
 Definition
specialty in dentistry dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of irregularities of the teeth
Term
prefix for tooth or teeth
 Definition
odont o
Term
odont o
 Definition
tooth or teeth
Term

Productive of disease

 Definition
pathogenic
Term
pathogenic
 Definition

Productive of disease
Term
prefix for disease
 Definition
path o
Term
path o
 Definition
disease
Term
prefix for swift
 Definition
tachy
Term
tachy
 Definition
swift
Term
tachycardia
 Definition
Abnormal rapid HR (over 100 bpm in adults)
Term
Abnormal rapid HR (over 100 bpm in adults)
 Definition
tachycardia
Term

a device to measure heat

 Definition
thermometer
Term
thermometer
 Definition

a device to measure heat
Term
thermo
 Definition
heat, warmth
Term
prefix for heat, warmth
 Definition
thermo
Term
Excessive fluid in body tissues
 Definition
edema
Term
edema
 Definition
Excessive fluid in body tissues
Term
-ema
 Definition
swollen, distended
Term
suffix for swollen, distended
 Definition
-ema
Term
Reduction in # of RBCs
 Definition
anemia
Term
anemia
 Definition
Reduction in # of RBCs
Term
-emia
 Definition
blood
Term
suffix for blood
 Definition
-emia
Term
inflammation of the vermiform appendix
 Definition
appendicitis
Term
appendicitis
 Definition
inflammation of the vermiform appendix
Term
suffix for inflammation
 Definition
-itis
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-osis
 Definition
Condition, process, an increase in condition
Term
Condition, process, an increase in condition (suffix for)
 Definition
-osis
Term
arteriosclerosis
 Definition
Thick, hard, non-elastic artery walls
Term
Thick, hard, non-elastic artery walls
 Definition
arteriosis
Term
heart disease
 Definition
cardiopathy
Term
cadiopathy
 Definition
heart disease
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease, suffering
Term
suffix for disease or suffering
 Definition
-pathy
Term
prefix for bessel blood
 Definition
angio, vaso
Term
angio, vaso
 Definition
prefix meaning vessel (blood)
Term

Record of blood vessels

After injection of radiographic material

 Definition
angiography
Term
angiography
 Definition

Record of blood vessels

After injection of radiographic material
Term

x-ray of artery injected with a radiopaque medium

 Definition
arteriogram
Term
arteriogram
 Definition

x-ray of artery injected with a radiopaque medium
Term
root for artery
 Definition
arterio
Term
root of artery
 Definition
arterio
Term
arthroscopy
 Definition
examination of a joint, through an incision, using an endoscope
Term
examination of a joint, through an incision, using an endoscope
 Definition
arthroscopy
Term
root for joint
 Definition
arthr 0
Term
arthr o
 Definition
joint
Term

tissue lining the inside of the cheek; may also include the gum next to the cheek

 Definition
buccal membrane
Term
buccal membrane
 Definition

tissue lining the inside of the cheek; may also include the gum next to the cheek
Term
root meaning cheek, fleshy portion side of face
 Definition
bucc o  bucca
Term
bucca bucc 0
 Definition
cheek, fleshy portion side of face
Term
bucal membrane
 Definition

tissue lining the inside of the cheek; may also include the gum next to the cheek
Term

tissue lining the inside of the cheek; may also include the gum next to the cheek

 Definition
buccal membrane
Term
root for heart
 Definition
cardio
Term
cardio
 Definition
heart
Term
root meaning head
 Definition
cephal o
Term
cephalo
 Definition
head
Term
cephalocaudal
 Definition
from head to feet
Term
from head to feet
 Definition
cephalocaudal
Term
Tracing on EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
electroencephalogram
 Definition
Tracing on EEG
Term

inflammation of the joint(s)

 Definition
chondritis
Term
chondritis
 Definition

inflammation of the joint(s)
Term
root for cartilage
 Definition
chondr i, chrondro, chrondro
Term
chrodro, chrondio, chondri
 Definition
cartilage
Term

Partial/complete set of artificial teeth

 Definition
dentures
Term
dentures
 Definition

Partial/complete set of artificial teeth
Term
root for tooth
 Definition
denti, dento
Term
denti dento
 Definition
tooth
Term
dentrifice
 Definition
paste for teeth cleaning
Term
paste for teeth cleaning
 Definition
dentrifice
Term
pulmonary embolus
 Definition

Embolus in pulm artery
Term

Embolus in pulm artery

 Definition
pulmonary embolus
Term
root meaning of embolus
 Definition
Undissolved matter in blood or lymph
Term
what is root for undissolved mattter in blood or lymph
 Definition
embolus
Term
a condition in which the gums are red, swollen, and bleeding
 Definition
gingivitis
Term
gingivitis
 Definition
a condition in which the gums are red, swollen, and bleeding
Term
root for the gum
 Definition
gingiv o or gingiva
Term
gingiv o gingiva
 Definition
the gum
Term
root for blood
 Definition
hem, hema, hemato
Term
hem, hema, hemato
 Definition
blood
Term
hematocrit
 Definition
Test – measures % of RBCs in whole blood
Term
Test – measures % of RBCs in whole blood
 Definition
hematocrit
Term

Inflammation of lymph nodes

 Definition
lymphadentitis
Term
lymphadenitis
 Definition

Inflammation of lymph nodes
Term
root lympho
 Definition
lymph; used to refer to lymphatic vessel or to lymphocytes
Term
 root meaning lymph; used to refer to lymphatic vessel or to lymphocytes
 Definition
lympho
Term
lymphadenitis
 Definition

Inflammation of lymph nodes
Term

Inflammation of lymph nodes

 Definition
lymphadenitis
Term
occipitofrontal
 Definition
related to the occiput and frontal bone of the skull
Term
related to the occiput and frontal bone of the skull
 Definition
occipitofrontal
Term
or o
 Definition
back of head
Term
back of head
 Definition
occipit o
Term
concerning the mouth
 Definition
oral
Term
oral
 Definition
concerning the mouth
Term
root for mouth
 Definition
oro
Term
root for mouth
 Definition
oro
Term
oro root
 Definition
mouth
Term
oropharynx
 Definition
portion of the pharynx from the soft palate to the level of the hyoid bone
Term
portion of the pharynx from the soft palate to the level of the hyoid bone
 Definition
oropharynx
Term
somatic pain
 Definition
Pain from ligaments, bones, tendons, vessels
Term
Pain from ligaments, bones, tendons, vessels
 Definition
somatic pain
Term
root for body
 Definition
somato somatico
Term
somato somatico
 Definition
root meaning body
Term
root meaning chest
 Definition
stetho
Term
stetho
 Definition
root meaning chest
Term
stethoscope
 Definition
Instrument that mediates sounds in the body
Term
Instrument that mediates sounds in the body
 Definition
stethoscope
Term

Inflammation of the mouth

 Definition
stomatitis
Term
stomatitis
 Definition

Inflammation of the mouth
Term
mouth small opening
 Definition
stoma
Term
stoma
 Definition
mouth small opening
Term
root meaning opening or mouth
 Definition
stom stomat o
Term
root stom stomato
 Definition
mouth opening
Term
blood clot in vascular system
 Definition
thrombosis
Term
thrombosis
 Definition
blood clot in vascular system
Term
root meaning blood clot
 Definition
thrombo
Term
root thrombo
 Definition
blood clot
Term
inflammation of a vein
 Definition
phlebitis
Term
phlebitis
 Definition
inglammation of a vein
Term
root meaning vein
 Definition
vena, phlebo
Term
root bena, phlebo
 Definition
vein
Term
ventrolateral
 Definition
pertaining to the front and side of the body; toward the front and side of the body
Term
pertaining to the front and side of the body; toward the front and side of the body
 Definition
ventrolateral
Term
root meaning front, belly
 Definition
venti ventro
Term
root venti bentro
 Definition
front belly
Term
pertaining to the front and side of the body; toward the front and side of the body
 Definition
ventrolateral
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