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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/26/2013

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Adip
Definition
Meaning: Fat
Example: Adipose
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Aer
Definition
Meaning: Air
Example: Aerobic
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Angi
Definition
Meaning: Vessel
Example: Angiogram

Angiogram: an x-ray test that uses dye to show blood flow in blood vessels
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Arteri
Definition
Meaning: Artery
Example: Arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis: the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries
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Arthr
Definition
Meaning: Joint
Example: Arthritis

Arthritis: painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints
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Bili
Definition
Meaning: Bile
Example: Bilirubin

Bilirubin: an orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin and excreted in bile
Term
Bronch
Definition
Meaning: Bronchus
Example: Bronchitis

Bronchitis: inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes bronchospasm and coughing
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Bucc
Definition
Meaning: Cheek
Example: Buccal

Buccal: of or relating to the mouth
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Carcin
Definition
Meaning: Cancer
Example: Carcinogenic

Carcinogenic: having the potential to cause cancer
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Cephal
Definition
Meaning: Head
Example: Cephalic

Cephalic: of, in, or relating to the head
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Cardi
Definition
Meaning: Heart
Example: Electrocardiogram

Electrocardiogram: a record or display of a person's heartbeat produced by electrocardiography
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Chondr
Definition
Meaning: Cartilage
Example: Osteochondritis

Osteochondritis: Osteochondritis is a painful type of osteochondrosis where the cartilage or bone in a joint is inflamed
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Coron
Definition
Meaning: Crown, circle
Example: Coronary

Coronary: relating to or denoting the arteries that surround and supply the heart
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Cyan
Definition
Meaning: Blue
Example: Cyanotic

Cyanotic: (cyanosis) a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished
Term
Crin
Definition
Meaning: To secrete
Example: Endocrine

Endocrine: of, relating to, or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood
Term
Cry
Definition
Meaning: Cold
Example: Cryoglobulin

Cryoglobulin: a protein that occurs in the blood in certain disorders. It can be precipitated out of solution below 10°C, causing obstruction in the fingers and toes
Term
Cutane
Definition
Meaning: Skin
Example: Percutaneous

Percutaneous: made, done, or effected through the skin
Term
Cyst
Definition
Meaning: Bladder
Example: Cystitis

Cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is often caused by infection and is usually accompanied by frequent, painful urination
Term
Cyt
Definition
Meaning: Cell
Example: Cytology

Cytology: the branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells
Term
Derm
Definition
Meaning: Skin
Example: Dermatology

Dermatology: the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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Dermat
Definition
Meaning: Skin
Example: Dermatitis

Dermatitis: a condition of the skin in which it becomes red, swollen, and sore, sometimes with small blisters, resulting from direct irritation of the skin by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it
Term
Encephal
Definition
Meaning: Brain
Example: Encephalitis

Encephalitis: inflammation of the brain, caused by infection or an allergic reaction
Term
Enter
Definition
Meaning: Intestines
Example: Enteritis

Enteritis: inflammation of the intestine, esp. the small intestine, usually accompanied by diarrhea
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Erythr
Definition
Meaning: Red
Example: Erythrocyte

Erythrocyte: Red blood cell
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Esophag
Definition
Meaning: Esophagus
Example: Esophagitis

Esophagitis: inflammation of the esophagus
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Estr
Definition
Meaning: Female
Example: Estrogen

Estrogen: any of a group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body
Term
Fibrin
Definition
Meaning: Fiber
Example: Fibrinolysis

Fibrinolysis: the enzymatic breakdown of the fibrin in blood clots
Term
Gastr
Definition
Meaning: Stomach
Example: Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal: of or relating to the stomach and the intestines
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Gluc
Definition
Meaning: Sugar, Glucose
Example: Glucose

Glucose: a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates
Term
Glyc
Definition
Meaning: Sugar, Glucose
Example: Glycolysis

Glycolysis: the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid
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Hem
Definition
Meaning: Blood
Example: Hemolysis

Hemolysis: the rupture or destruction of red blood cells
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Hemat
Definition
Meaning: Blood
Example: Hematology

Hematology: the study of the physiology of the blood.
Term
Hepat
Definition
Meaning: Liver
Example: Hepatitis

Hepatitis: a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver
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Hist
Definition
Meaning: Tissue
Example: Histology

Histology: the study of the microscopic structure of tissues
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Kerat
Definition
Meaning: Hard, Cornea
Example: Keratinized

Keratinize: change or become changed into a form containing keratin
Term
Leuk
Definition
Meaning: White
Example: Leukocyte

Leukocyte: a colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease; a white (blood) cell. There are several types, all ameboid cells with a nucleus, including lymphocytes, granulocytes, monocytes, and macrophages
Term
Lip
Definition
Meaning: Fat
Example: Lipemia

Lipemia: the presence in the blood of an abnormally high concentration of emulsified fat
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Melan
Definition
Meaning: Black
Example: Melanoma

Melanoma: a tumor of melanin-forming cells, typically a malignant tumor associated with skin cancer
Term
Morph
Definition
Meaning: Form
Example: Morphology

Morphology: the study of the forms of things, in particular
Term
My
Definition
Meaning: Muscle
Example: Myalgia

Myalgia: pain in a muscle or group of muscles
Term
Nat
Definition
Meaning: Birth
Example: Natal

Natal: of or relating to the place or time of one's birth
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Necr
Definition
Meaning: Death
Example: Necrosis

Necrosis: the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply
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Nephr
Definition
Meaning: Kidney
Example: Nephritis

Nephritis: inflammation of the kidneys
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Neur
Definition
Meaning: Nerve
Example: Neurology

Neurology: the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system
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Onc
Definition
Meaning: Tumor
Example: Oncology

Oncology: the study and treatment of tumors.
Term
Oste
Definition
Meaning: Bone
Example: Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D
Term
Path
Definition
Meaning: Disease
Example: Pathogen

Pathogen: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
Term
Ped
Definition
Meaning: Child
Example: Pediatric

Pediatric: of or relating to the medical care of children
Term
Phag
Definition
Meaning: Eat, Swallow
Example: Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis: the ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes and ameboid protozoans
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Phleb
Definition
Meaning: Vein
Example: Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy: the surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood
Term
Pneumon
Definition
Meaning: Air, Lung
Example: Pneumonia

Pneumonia: lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
Term
Pulmon
Definition
Meaning: Lung
Example: Pulmonary

Pulmonary: of or relating to the lungs
Term
Ren
Definition
Meaning: Kidney
Example: Renal

Renal: of or relating to the kidneys
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Scler
Definition
Meaning: Hard
Example: Sclerosis

Sclerosis: abnormal hardening of body tissue
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Thromb
Definition
Meaning: Clot
Example: Thrombosis

Thrombosis: local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system
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Throac
Definition
Meaning: Chest
Example: Thoracic

Thoracic: of or relating to the thorax
Term
Tox
Definition
Meaning: Poison
Example: Toxicology

Toxicology: the branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons
Term
Ur, Urin
Definition
Meaning: Urine
Example: Urinalysis

Urinalysis: analysis of urine by physical, chemical, and microscopical means to test for the presence of disease, drugs, etc
Term
Vas
Definition
Meaning: Vessel
Example: Vascular

Vascular: of, relating to, affecting, or consisting of a vessel or vessels, esp. those that carry blood
Term
Ven
Definition
Meaning: Vein
Example: Venipuncture

Venipuncture: the puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to withdraw a blood sample or for an intravenous injection
Term
Viscer
Definition
Meaning: Organ
Example: Visceral

Visceral: of or relating to the viscera
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