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05/05/2026
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a-
 Definition
Absence of, without
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ab-
 Definition
Away from
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ad-
 Definition
Toward
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brady-
 Definition
Slow
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dys-
 Definition
Painful, difficult, abnormal, labored
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hyper-
 Definition
Above, excessive
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inter-
 Definition
Between
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intra-
 Definition
Within, in
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poly-
 Definition
Many, much
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sub-
 Definition
Below, under
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supra-
 Definition
Above
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sym-
 Definition
Together, joined
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syn-
 Definition
Together, joined
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-al
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-algia
 Definition
Pain
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-ar
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-asthenia
 Definition
Weakness
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-centesis
 Definition
Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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-clasia
 Definition
Break
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-clast
 Definition
Break
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-desis
 Definition
Surgical fixation, fusion
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-ectomy
 Definition
Excision, surgical removal, cutting out
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-gram
 Definition
The record, radiographic image
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-graphy
 Definition
Process of recording, radiographic imaging
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-ic
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-itis
 Definition
Inflammation
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-lysis
 Definition
Loosening, separating, dissolution
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-malacia
 Definition
Softening
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-oid
 Definition
Resembling
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-oma
 Definition
Tumor
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-osis
 Definition
Abnormal condition
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-penia
 Definition
Abnormal reduction
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-physis
 Definition
Growth
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-plasty
 Definition
Surgical repair
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-sarcoma
 Definition
Malignant tumor
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-scopy
 Definition
Process of viewing, visual examination
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-tomy
 Definition
Incision, cut into
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-trophy
 Definition
Nourishment, development
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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
 Definition
Fascia
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fibr/o
 Definition
Fibrous connective tissue
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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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