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LOM Chapter 1 Set 4
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner, Basic Word Structure
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10/24/2010

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erythr/o
Definition
Combined form meaning red
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-cyte
Definition
suffix meaning cell
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erythrocyte
Definition
a red cell that carries oxygen in the blood
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gastr/o
Definition
Combined form meaning stomach
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gastrectomy
Definition
removal of all or part of the stomach
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-ectomy
Definition
Suffix meaning excision or removal
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gastrotomy
Definition
incision of the stomach
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tom
Definition
root meaning to cut
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-y
Definition
suffix meaning process of
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-tomy
Definition
complex suffix meaning process of cutting
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glyc/o
Definition
Combined form meaning sugar
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hyperglycemia
Definition
blood condition of excessive sugar
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hyper-
Definition
prefix meaning excessive, above, or more than normal
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-emia
Definition
Suffix meaning blood condition
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gnos/o
Definition
Combined form meaning knowledge
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diagnosis
Definition
made after sufficient information has been obtained about the patient's condition
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diagnosis
Definition
state of complete knowledge
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dia-
Definition
prefix meaning complete
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-sis
Definition
suffix meaning state or condition of
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prognosis
Definition
prediction about the outcome of an illness
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pro-
Definition
prefix meaning before
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True
Definition
T or F: A prognosis is always given after the diagnosis has been determined
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gynec/o
Definition
Combined form meaning female or woman
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gynecology
Definition
study of woman
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hemat/o, hem/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning blood
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hematology
Definition
study of blood
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hematoma
Definition
a collection of blood that forms when blood escapes from blood vessels and collects as a clot in a cavity or organ or under the skin
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-oma
Definition
mass or collection of blood
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diabetes
Definition
What condition is hyperglycemia commonly associated with?
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insulin
Definition
hormone released by the pancreas to escort sugar from the bloodstream into cells
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