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Med ms perez endocrine and reproductive
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02/05/2026
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Term
Eu-
 Definition
Good, normal
Term
Hyper-
 Definition
Above, excessive
Term
Hypo-
 Definition
Below, under, deficient
Term
Oxy-
 Definition
Rapid, sharp, acid
Term
Para-
 Definition
Around, beside, beyond, abnormal
Term
Pan-
 Definition
All, total
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Poly-
 Definition
Many or much
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Syn-
 Definition
Joined, together
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Tetr-
 Definition
Four
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Tri-
 Definition
Three
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Endo-
 Definition
Within, inner
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Exo-
 Definition
Away from, outside
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A-/an-
 Definition
Without, absence of
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Crypt-
 Definition
Hidden
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Dys-
 Definition
Painful, difficult
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Epi-
 Definition
Above, upon
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Gynec/o
 Definition
Female
Term
Andr/o-
 Definition
Male
Term
Oophor/o-
 Definition
Ovary
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Orchi/o-
 Definition
Testicle
Term
Trans-
 Definition
Through, across, beyond
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-crine
 Definition
To secrete
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-tropin
 Definition
Stimulating the function of
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-tropic
 Definition
Influencing, affect
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-dipsia
 Definition
Thirst
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-emia
 Definition
In the blood, blood condition
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-emic
 Definition
Pertaining to a blood condition
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-in/ine
 Definition
Chemical substance, hormone
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-uria
 Definition
Urine condition, urination
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-ism
 Definition
State of, condition
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-pathy
 Definition
Disease
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-megaly
 Definition
Enlargement
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-itis
 Definition
inflammation
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-oma
 Definition
Tumor
Term
-oid
 Definition
Resembling
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-plasia
 Definition
Formation, growth
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-genic
 Definition
Produced by, origin
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-lytic
 Definition
Destruction
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-prandial
 Definition
Pertaining to a
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-para
 Definition
To give birth
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-gravida
 Definition
Pregnant woman
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-salpinx
 Definition
Uterine (fallopian) tube
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-metrium
 Definition
Layer of the uterus
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-cyesis
 Definition
Pregnancy
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-arche
 Definition
Beginning
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-pause
 Definition
Stopping
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-ectomy
 Definition
Surgical removal, excision
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-tomy
 Definition
Incision, cut into
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-pexy
 Definition
Surgical fixation, suspension
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-plasty
 Definition
Surgical repair
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-rraphy
 Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-scopy
 Definition
Visual examination
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-scope
 Definition
Instrument used for visual examination
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-centesis
 Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Term
-rrhea
 Definition
Flow, discharge
Term
-rrhagia
 Definition
Excessive bleeding
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-rrhexis
 Definition
Rupture
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-atresia
 Definition
Occlusion, closure
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-clesis
 Definition
Surgical
Term
Aden/o
 Definition
Gland
Term
Adren/o
 Definition
Adrenal gland
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Adrenal/o
 Definition
Adrenal gland
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Calc/i, Calc/o
 Definition
Calcium
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Chrom/o
 Definition
Color (often refers to chromaffin tissue)
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Cortic/o
 Definition
Cortex, outer layer
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Crino/o
 Definition
To secrete
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Dips/o
 Definition
Thirst
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Endocrin/o
 Definition
Endocrine system
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Gigant/o
 Definition
Giant, very large
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Gluc/o
 Definition
Sugar, glucose
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Glycos/o
 Definition
Sugar, sweetness
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Glyc/o
 Definition
Sugar, sweetness
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Hirsut/o
 Definition
Hairy, rough
Term
Homeo
 Definition
Same, alike (homeostasis)
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Hormon/o
 Definition
Hormone
Term
Insul/o
 Definition
Pancreatic islets
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Iod/o
 Definition
Iodine
Term
Kal/i
 Definition
Potassium
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Ket/o
 Definition
Ketones
Term
Lith/o
 Definition
Stone, calculus
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Mineral/o
 Definition
Minerals, electrolytes
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Myx/o
 Definition
Mucus
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Natr/o
 Definition
Sodium
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Ophthalm/o
 Definition
Eye (exophthalmos)
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Pancreat/o
 Definition
Pancreas
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para-
 Definition
Near, beside (parathyroid)
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Phys/o
 Definition
Growing
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Pineal/o
 Definition
Pineal gland
Term
Pituit/o
 Definition
Pituitary gland
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Pituitar/o
 Definition
Pituitary gland
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Somat/o
 Definition
Body
Term
Thym/o
 Definition
Thymus gland
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Thyr/o
 Definition
Thyroid gland
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Toxic/o
 Definition
Poison
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-Uria
 Definition
Urine condition
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Amni/o
 Definition
Amnion (sac surrounding the embryo)
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Cervic/o
 Definition
Cervix or neck
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Chori/o
 Definition
Chorion (outermost fetal membrane)
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Colp/o
 Definition
Vagina
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Epididym/o
 Definition
Epididymis (tube where sperm matures)
Term
Episi/o
 Definition
Vulva or perineum
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Galact/o
 Definition
Milk
Term
Genit/o
 Definition
Genitals or reproduction
Term
Gynec/o
 Definition
Woman or female
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Hyster/o
 Definition
Uterus
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Lact/o
 Definition
Milk
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Mamm/o
 Definition
Breast
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Mast/o
 Definition
Breast
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Men/o
 Definition
Menses or menstration
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Metr/o
 Definition
Uterus
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O/o
 Definition
Egg or ovum
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Oophor/o
 Definition
Ovary
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Orch/I or Orchid/o
 Definition
Testis or testicle
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Salping/o
 Definition
Fallopian tube
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ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
 Definition
Stimulates the adrenal cortex
Term
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
 Definition
Regulates water balance
Term
CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
 Definition
Genetic disorder affecting adrenal glands
Term
DI (diabetes insipidus)
 Definition
Disorder causing excessive thirst and urination
Term
DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)
 Definition
Serious complication of diabetes
Term
DM (Diabetes mellitus)
 Definition
Disease with high blood pressure
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FBS (fasting blood sugar)
 Definition
Test for glucose levels
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FNA (fine needle aspiration)
 Definition
Biopsy method for thyroid nodules
Term
GH (growth hormone)
 Definition
Stimulates growth and cell reproduction
Term
HbA1C (glycosylated hemoglobin)
 Definition
Average blood sugar over 3 months
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MEN (multiple endocrine neoplasia)
 Definition
Group of disorders affecting endocrine glands
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MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone)
 Definition
Affects skin pigmentation
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OXT (oxytocin)
 Definition
Hormone involved in childbirth and lactation
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PTH (parathyroid hormone)
 Definition
Regulates calcium levels
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RAIU (radioactive iodine uptake)
 Definition
Thyroid function test
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SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate ADH)
 Definition
Excessive release of ADH
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STH (Somatotropic hormone)
 Definition
Another name for growth hormone
Term
T3 (Triiodothyronine)
 Definition
Thyroid hormone
Term
T4 (thyroxine)
 Definition
Thyroid hormone
Term
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
 Definition
Stimulates thyroid gland
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AMH (anti-mullerian hormone)
 Definition
Marker for ovarian reserve
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BC (birth control)
 Definition
Methods to prevent pregnancy
Term
CCCT (clomiphene citrate challenge test)
 Definition
Evaluates ovarian reserve
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COS (controlled ovarian stimulation)
 Definition
Fertility treatment
Term
CX (cervix)
 Definition
Lower part of the uterus
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D&C (dilation and curettage)
 Definition
Procedure to scrape uterine lining
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ED (erectile dysfunction)
 Definition
Inability to maintain an erection
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FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
 Definition
Stimulates egg/sperm production
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hCG ( human chorionic gonadotropin)
 Definition
Pregnancy hormone
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GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone)
 Definition
Stimulates FSH/LH release
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IUD (intrauterine device)
 Definition
Contraceptive device
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IVF (in-vitro fertilization)
 Definition
Assisted reproductive technology
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LH (luteinizing hormone)
 Definition
Triggers ovulation
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PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
 Definition
Hormonal disorder in women
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