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-desis
Definition
suffix meaning binding or fusion
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-ectomy
Definition
suffix meaning excision or surgical removal
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-iasis
Definition
suffix meaning condition
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-ism
Definition
suffix meaning normal or abnormal condition
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-ptosis
Definition
suffix meaning drooping or sagging
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-some
Definition
suffix meaning container or receptacle
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a-
Definition
prefix meaning no or none
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acromegaly
Definition
enlargement of the extremities and facial bones
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adenohypophysis
Definition
lack of growth in the glands
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adrenogenital
Definition
pertaining to the adrenals and genitals
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agranulocytes
Definition
cells that contain no granules
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albumin
Definition
specific protein substances in the blood
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ambly
Definition
root word meaning dull
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amenorrhea
Definition
no menstrual discharge
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an-
Definition
prefix meaning without
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anacusis
Definition
w/o hearing
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andr/o
Definition
combining form meaning male
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anencephalia
Definition
birth defect in an infant w/no cerebral hemispheres and cranial vault
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anesthesia
Definition
lack of feeling or sensation
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anisometropia
Definition
unequal refractive powers in the two eyes
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arth
Definition
root word meaning joint
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ankylodactylia
Definition
stiffened, crooked, or fusion of the fingers or toes
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aortostenosis
Definition
narrowing of the aorta
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arteriosclerosis
Definition
hardening of an artery
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atel
Definition
word root meaning incomplete or imperfect
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atelectasis
Definition
incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth, or collapse of the adult lung
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aut
Definition
word root meaning self
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autodermatoplasty
Definition
plastic repair using a patient's own skin for the skin graft
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bronchiectasis
Definition
chronic dilation (or expansion) of one or more bronchi or a branch of the respiratory tract
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calcaneodynia
Definition
pain in the heel bone
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cardiogenic
Definition
originating in or from the heart
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
any disease of the heart muscle
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carp
Definition
root word meaning wrist
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carpoptosis
Definition
drop or falling wrist
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cephal/o
Definition
combining form meaning head
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cephalalgia
Definition
pain in the head (headache)
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cerebrospinal
Definition
(space flowing) through the brain and spinal cord
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cheilostomatoplasty
Definition
plastic surgery of the lips and mouth
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cholecystitis
Definition
inflammation of the gallbladder
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choroid
Definition
word root meaning outside layer of the retina
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coccidioidomycosis
Definition
respiratory infection caused by inhalation of a fungus spore
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col/o
Definition
combining form meaning large intestine
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colopexy
Definition
to fix the colon surgically
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corectasis
Definition
dilation of the pupil
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crani/o
Definition
combining form meaning skull
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craniomalacia
Definition
softening of the skull bones
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cryptorchidism
Definition
condition where the testicle(s) or testis(es) fail to descend into the scrotum
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cutis hyperelastica
Definition
excess elasticity of the skin or loose skin
Term
cystoplasty
Definition
plastic repair of the bladder
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cystotrachelotomy
Definition
incision of the neck of the urinary bladder
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dacryocystorhinostomy
Definition
creation of an opening into the nose for drainage of tears
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dactyl/o
Definition
combining form meaning finger or toe
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dermabrasion
Definition
removal of the epidermis and a portion of the dermis w/sandpaper or brushes in order to eliminate superficial scars or unwanted tattoos
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dermatoconiosis
Definition
abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
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dermatofibroma
Definition
fibrous tumor of the skin
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dermatoplasty
Definition
plastic repair of the skin
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diplopia
Definition
double vision
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dipsomania
Definition
obsessed w/thirst
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disinfect
Definition
free of infection
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dyskeratosis
Definition
faulty development of the epidermis in which it has abnormal, premature, or imperfect keratin formation (keratinization)
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dyspareunia
Definition
condition of difficult, painful mating or sexual intercourse
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dysphasia
Definition
difficulty in speech
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dystocia
Definition
difficult labor
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electrodesiccation
Definition
technique using an electrical spark to dry (destroy) tissue for the removal of skin lesions
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electroencephalogram
Definition
a record (graphic chart) of the electrical impulses of the brain
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embol
Definition
word root meaning plug
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encephalomalacia
Definition
softening of the brain
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encephalosclerosis
Definition
hardening of the brain
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endo-
Definition
prefix meaning inside, within, and internal
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endocarditis
Definition
inflammation of the lining of the heart
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endocrinology
Definition
study of endocrine glands
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endometritis
Definition
inflammation of the lining of the uterus
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endotracheal
Definition
pertaining to the inside of the windpipe
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enterorrphagia
Definition
bleeding of the small intestine
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epigastric region
Definition
located betw the right and left hypchondriac regions, beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs; usually covers parts of the right and left lobes of the liver and a major portion of the stomach
Term
episi
Definition
word root meaning vulva
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episioperineoplasty
Definition
plastic repair of the vulva and perineum
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episiorrhaphy
Definition
suture of (tear in) the vulva
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erythroblastosis
Definition
immature or primitive red blood cell
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escharotomy
Definition
surgical incision made in the dead tissue resulting from a severe burn
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esophageal
Definition
pertaining to the esophagus
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esophagogastric/gastroesophageal
Definition
pertaining to the stomach and esophagus
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Definition
viewing of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum w/an instrument
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esophagostenosis
Definition
narrowing of the esophagus
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esthesia
Definition
word root meaning sensation
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euphoria
Definition
state of well-being
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exophthalmia
Definition
condition of protrusion of the eyeballs due to a hormonal disorder
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exophthalmic
Definition
pertaining to eyes bulging outward
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gastrorrhagia
Definition
hemorrhage of the stomach
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genesis
Definition
word root meaning development
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gingivectomy
Definition
surgical removal of gum tissue
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glossosis
Definition
pertaining to the tongue
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hemangioma
Definition
tumor of blood vessels
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hemianopia
Definition
blindness in half of the visual field
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hemigastrectomy
Definition
removal of half of the stomach
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hemithyroidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of half of the thyroid
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hemolysis
Definition
breaking down of blood components, cells, or pigment; in biology or medicine it means breaking down of red blood cells
Term
hemoptysis
Definition
spitting of blood or of blood-stained sputum (from lungs)
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hemosiderosis
Definition
condition in which there's an increased concentration of iron storage in tissues
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hepatitis
Definition
liver inflammation
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hepatomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the liver
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heterodermatoplasty
Definition
plastic repair using skin from a donor for the skin graft
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heterometropia
Definition
different vision in the two eyes
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histoplasmosis
Definition
fungal infection of the lungs resembling tuberculosis
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hydromyelocele
Definition
water in herniation (a sac) of the spinal cord
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hydronephrosis
Definition
condition of distention of part of the kidney due to accumulation of urine or water
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hyperchromatopsia
Definition
defect of vision in which all objects appear colored
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hyperelastica
Definition
excess elasticity
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hyperesthesia
Definition
excessive sensitivity
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hyperplasia
Definition
overdevelopment
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hypoadrenocorticism
Definition
underfunctioning of the adrenal cortex
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hypochondrium
Definition
upper region of abdomen below ribs
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hypophysis
Definition
pituitary gland
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hypotrophy
Definition
underdevelopment
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iliofemoral
Definition
pertaining to the hip bone (pelvic) and upper leg bone
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ilium
Definition
hip bone
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inguin
Definition
word root meaning groin
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inguinal
Definition
groin
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insulinopenia
Definition
condition of decreased levels of circulating insulin
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integumentary system
Definition
consists of the skin and accessory organs (nail, hair, and oil and sweat glands); in Latin it means covering
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intracardiac
Definition
within or inside the heart
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intraepidermal
Definition
within the epidermis
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intrasternal
Definition
pertaining to within the sternum
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kerat
Definition
word root meaning hornlike
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keratosis
Definition
a horny skin growth
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lamin/o
Definition
combining form meaning the posterior arch of a vertebra
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laparoscopy
Definition
use of a scope to penetrate the abdomen wall to study the abdominal cavity
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leukocoria
Definition
condition of white pupil
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lumbar
Definition
mid-abdominal segment of body
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lymphadenotomy
Definition
incision of a lymph node
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mediastinum
Definition
mass of tissues and organs separating the two lobes of the lungs and separating the sternum in front and the vertebral column behind; includes heart, its large and small vessels, and all respiratory branches leading to the lungs from the nose
Term
melanocytes
Definition
cells that form color pigments (black or dark) in the skin
Term
melanoderma
Definition
discoloration of the skin
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meningocephalocele
Definition
herniation of the meninges and brain substance
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menometrorrhagia
Definition
excessive uterine bleeding
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metr/o
Definition
combining form meaning uterus or womb
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mucous
Definition
pertaining to mucus
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myelomeningocele
Definition
herniation of spinal cord and its membranes
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myeloschisis
Definition
cleft in the spinal cord
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myringitis
Definition
inflammation of the eardrum
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myringotome
Definition
knife used for surgery on the eardrum
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narcolepsy
Definition
condition seized by sudden episodes of sleep
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nasolacrimal
Definition
pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
Term
nasolaryngitis
Definition
inflammation of the nose and voice box
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nephrolithiasis
Definition
condition of stone(s) in the kidney
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nephromegaly
Definition
enlargement of a kidney
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nephropathy
Definition
disease of the kidney
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nucleus
Definition
spheroid round body
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oculomycosis
Definition
disease of the eye caused by a fungus
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odontalgia
Definition
toothache
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oligodontia
Definition
having less than the normal amount of teeth
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oligomenorrhea
Definition
scanty menstrual discharge
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oligophrenia
Definition
little (defective) mental development
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onychocryptosis
Definition
condition of having hidden (or ingrown) nails (toe)
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onychomycosis
Definition
condition of fungal infection of the nails
Term
onychophagia
Definition
biting of fingernails
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oophorocystectomy
Definition
excision of an ovarian cyst
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opthalmorrhagia
Definition
hemorrhage from the eye
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optomyometer
Definition
instrument that measures the power of the muscles of vision
Term
orchiepididymitis
Definition
inflammation of the testes and epididymis
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orchiopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of a testicle
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orthopnea
Definition
condition of difficult breathing except in the upright position
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osteoporosis
Definition
condition of bones w/cavities or pores (due to lack of calcium)
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osteosclerosis
Definition
the condition of hardening of bone cells
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otomastoiditis
Definition
inflammation of the ear and the mastoid bone
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otopyorrhea
Definition
discharge of pus from the ear
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pancreatolith
Definition
pancreatic stone
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pancreatolithiasis
Definition
stone or calculi in the pancreas
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panencephalitis
Definition
inflammation of the entire brain
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pedialgia
Definition
painful foot
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pelvimetry
Definition
process of measuring the pelvis
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peri-
Definition
prefix meaning around
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pericardectomy
Definition
removal of the membrane around the heart
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peritoneal
Definition
membrane lining the abdominal wall
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peritoneal cavity
Definition
space containing the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, reproductive organs, and urinary bladder
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pertussis
Definition
whooping cough
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phlebolithiasis
Definition
development of calculi (stones) in a vein
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pleur/o
Definition
combining form meaning membranes lining the lungs
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pleural
Definition
membranes (lung)
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pleuritis
Definition
inflammation of the membrane lining the lung and related organs
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pneumoconiosis
Definition
disease of the lungs caused by breathing dust particles
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poliomyelitis
Definition
viral disease causing inflammation of the nerve cells (gray matter) or the spinal cord
Term
polyglycouria
Definition
excess sugar in the urine
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presbycusis
Definition
condition where there's a gradual loss of hearing (w/aging)
Term
proctologist
Definition
physician who specializes in the diseases of the rectum and anus
Term
prostatovesiculitis
Definition
inflammation of the prostate gland and (seminal) vesicles
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psychosomatic
Definition
pertaining to the body and mind
Term
psychotherapy
Definition
treatment of the mind or soul
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pyelonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney
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pyuria
Definition
pus in the urine
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quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all four extremities
Term
rach
Definition
root word meaning spinal column or vertebrae
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rachicentesis
Definition
puncture into the spinal column
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rachiomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the spinal canal and cord
Term
rachiotomy
Definition
incision into the spine
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rhinorrhea
Definition
thin watery discharge from the nose (runny nose)
Term
rhinostenosis
Definition
condition of the narrowed nasal passage or cavity
Term
rhytidoplasty
Definition
plastic repair of wrinkles
Term
sagittal plane
Definition
divides the body into right and left portions that may or may not be equal
Term
salping/o
Definition
combining form referring to the eustachian tube
Term
schizophrenia
Definition
major psychosis or mental disorder
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sclerokeratitis
Definition
inflammation of the sclera and the cornea
Term
sialolith
Definition
salivary stone
Term
sigmoidoscope
Definition
instrument for viewing and examining the sigmoid colon
Term
sphygm/o
Definition
combining form meaning a pulse
Term
sphygmomanometer
Definition
instrument used to measure blood pressure
Term
spondylarthritis
Definition
inflammation of the vertebral joints
Term
stern
Definition
root word meaning breastbone
Term
sternoclavicular
Definition
breatst bone and collar bone
Term
sternoid
Definition
resembling the breastbone
Term
subcutaneous
Definition
under the skin
Term
submaxillary
Definition
pertaining to below the upper jawbone
Term
suprarenals
Definition
above the kidneys
Term
suprascapular
Definition
pertaining to above the shoulder blade
Term
supravalvular
Definition
aboce a valve
Term
tarsectomy
Definition
excision of one or more ankle bones
Term
tenea pedis
Definition
ringworm infection of the foot, commonly know as athlete's foot
Term
tenomyoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the tendon and muscle
Term
throacocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the chest for removal of fluid
Term
thrombocytolysis
Definition
destruction of blood platelets
Term
thrombocytopenia
Definition
decrease in the number of platelets in blood circulation
Term
thyroparathyroidectomy
Definition
excision of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
Term
thyrotoxicosis
Definition
toxic condition of the thyroid
Term
tibiofemoral
Definition
pertaining to the large bone of the thigh and inner lower leg
Term
trachelocystitis
Definition
inflammation of the neck of the urinary bladder
Term
tracheopharyngotomy
Definition
incision into the trachea and the larynx
Term
tracheostenosis
Definition
narrowing or constriction of the windpipe
Term
transverse plane
Definition
divides the body into superior and inferior sections (top and bottom)
Term
tuberculosis
Definition
infectious disease of the lung, caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis and marked by small swellings (abcesses) in tissues of the lung
Term
ureterostenosis
Definition
narrowing of the ureter(s)
Term
urethrocystitis
Definition
inflammation of the bladder and urethra
Term
varicoid
Definition
resembling a varix (varicose vein)
Term
vascul
Definition
word root meaning vessel
Term
venorrphaphy
Definition
suturing of a vein
Term
ventriculogram
Definition
x-ray film of the cerebral ventricles
Term
vertebrosternal
Definition
pertaining to the vertebrae and breastbone
Term
vesicotomy
Definition
incision of the bladder
Term
zoophobia
Definition
fear of animals
Term
ankyl/o
Definition
combining form meaning fusion or growing together of parts
Term
cheiloplasty
Definition
surgical repair of lips
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