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Endocrine and reproductive System Medical Terminology
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Health Care
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07/31/2025
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a-:
 Definition
absense of
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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-:
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Between
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intra-:
 Definition
Withi, in
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poly-:
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Many, much
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sub-:
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Below, under
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Supra-:
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Above
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sym-:
 Definition
Together, joined
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syn-:
 Definition
Together, joined
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-al:
 Definition
Pertainig 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
Pertainig to
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-itis:
 Definition
Inflammation
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-lysis:
 Definition
Loosing, seperating, dissolution
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-malacia:
 Definition
Softening
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-oid:
 Definition
Resembling
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-oma:
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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
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-tomy:
 Definition
Incision, cut into
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-trophy:
 Definition
Nourishment, developement
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ankyo/o
 Definition
Stiff, bent
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arthrlo:
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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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electro/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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kinesis/o:
 Definition
Movement, motoin
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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:
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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:
 Definition
Maxilla, upper jaw bone
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menisc/o:
 Definition
Meniscus, cresent
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my/o:
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Muscle
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myel/o:
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Marrow(bone), spinal cord
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osteo/o:
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Bone
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patell/o:
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Patella, kneecap
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Pelv/i:
 Definition
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:
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Bones of the first fingers and toes
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plant/o:
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Sole of the foot
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pub/o:
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Pubis(hipbone)
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rachi/o:
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Vertebral spine, Vertebral column
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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:
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Vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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tars/o:
 Definition
Tarsals, ankle bones
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ten/o,tendin/o,tend/o:
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Tendon
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vertebr/o:
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Vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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BDT=
 Definition
Bone density testing
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CTS=
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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EMG=
 Definition
Electromyography
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MD=
 Definition
Muscular Dystrophy
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MG=
 Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
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OA=
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Osteoarthritis
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OP=
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Osteoporosis
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OT=
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Occupational Theraphy
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PKR=
 Definition
Partial knee Replacement
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PMR=
 Definition
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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RA=
 Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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ROM=
 Definition
Range of motion
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RSD=
 Definition
Repetitive Stress Disorder
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THR=
 Definition
total hip replacement
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Achilles tendon
 Definition
Named after: Achilles, a hero of greek mythology
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Paget's Disease of bone
 Definition
Named after:Sir james paget, a british surgeon.
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Baker's Cyst
 Definition
Named after: William Morrant Baker, a british sugeon
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Erb's Palsy
 Definition
Named after: Wilhelm Heinrich Erb, A german neurologist
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X-rays radio
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