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MED108-GR
Lymphatic and Respiratory System prefixes
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06/06/2025

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ana
Definition

up, upward or back, backward

EX: Anastomosis- a surgical connection between two structures, such as lymphatic vessels, often performed to restore fluid flow

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anti
Definition

against

EX: Antigenic- relating to or characteristic of an antigen, a substance that triggers an immune response

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marco
Definition

large

EX: macrophage- a large white blood cell that engulfs and digests pathogens and debris

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mono
Definition

one, single

EX: mononucleosis- a viral infection that increases certain types of white blood cells(monocytes) and often affect lymph nodes

Term
neo
Definition

new

EX: Neoplasm- a new and abnormal growth of tissue, often a tumor

Term
tele
Definition

distant

EX: Teletherapy- a form of external radiation therapy where the radiation source is distant from the body

Term

a, an

 

Definition

without, not

EX: Anoxia- the absence of oxygen in tissues

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brady
Definition

slow

EX: Bradypnea- abnormally slow breathing

Term
cyano
Definition

blue

EX: Cyanoderma- a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen, also referred to as Cyanosis

Term
dys
Definition

difficult, painful, abnormal

EX: Dysphonia- a condition involving difficulty speaking or having an abnormal voice, often caused by issues in the larynx or vocal cords

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endo
Definition

within, inside

EX: Endotracheal intubation-the insertion of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway

Term
eu
Definition

good, normal

EX: Eucapnia- a normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood, essential for maintaining ph balance and respiratory

Term
hyper
Definition

excessive, above

EX: hyperresonance- an increased each heard during percussion of the chest, often indicating air trapping in conditions like puemothorax or emphysema

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hypo
Definition

below, deficient

EX: Hypoxemia- low levels of oxygen in the blood, which can impair the delivery of oxygen to tissues and organs. it is often caused by respiratory disorders such as asthma, pneumonia, COPD or pulmonary embolism

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para
Definition

beside, near

EX: Paranasal- beside the nose

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poly
Definition

many, excessive

EX: Polysomnography- a test to study multiple aspects of sleep, often used to diagnosis sleep disorders

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tachycardia
Definition

fast

EX: Tachypnea- rapid breathing

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