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10/24/2025
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ankyl/o
 Definition
stiff, bent
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arthr/o
 Definition
joint
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carp/o
 Definition
carpals, wrist
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chondr/o
 Definition
cartilage
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clavic/o
 Definition
clavicle, collarbone
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cost/o
 Definition
ribs
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crani/o
 Definition
cranium
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electr/o
 Definition
electricity; electrical activity
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fasci/o
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fascia
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fibr/o
 Definition
fascia
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kinesi/o
 Definition
Movement, motion
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kyph/o
 Definition
increased convexity of the spine
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lamin/o
 Definition
lamina (thin, flat plate or layer)
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leiomy/o
 Definition
Smooth (visceral) muscle that lines the walls of internal organs 
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lord/o
 Definition
 Bent forward, increased concavity of the spine 
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lumb/o
 Definition
 Loin, lumbar region of the spine 
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mandibul/o
 Definition
 Mandible, lower jaw bone 
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maxill/o
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 Maxilla, upper jaw bone 
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menisc/o
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Meniscus, crescent  
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my/o
 Definition
 Muscle  
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myel/o
 Definition
Marrow (bone), spinal cord  
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oste/o
 Definition
bone
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patell/o
 Definition
patella kneecap
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patell/o
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pelvis, pelvic bone
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pelv/o
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pelvis, pelvic bone
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petr/o
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stone
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phalang/o
 Definition
bones of the fingers and toes
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plant/o
 Definition
sole of the foot
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pub/o
 Definition
pubis ( hipbone)
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rachi/o
 Definition
vertebral spine
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rhabd/o
 Definition
Rod-shaped, striated 
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sarc/o
 Definition
Flesh, connective tissue 
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scoli/o
 Definition
Crooked, curved 
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spondyl/o
 Definition
 Vertebra, spine, vertebral column 
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tars/o
 Definition
 Tarsals, ankle bones 
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ten/o
 Definition
Tendon 
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vertebr/o
 Definition
Vertebra, spine, vertebral column  
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