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| Vector |
to carry
Carrier of an infective agent from 1 host to another. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:22 GMT |
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vuls-
Avulsion
convulsion |
vuls- to pull
Avulsion: a ripping or tearing apart.
convulsion: an intense, incoordinated, involuntary muscular contraction ("to pull together"- true of primates). |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:22 GMT |
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tripsy
lithotripsy |
tripsy: to crush
lithotripsy: crushing a urinary or gall stone. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-tribe
angiotribe |
-tribe: to crush
angiotribe: surgical forceps for crushing arteries. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-triage
Triage |
-triage: to sort out
Triage: sorting out the causalities of a disaster. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-tract
Retract
Protraction |
-tract: draw to, drag
Retract: pulling back or in
Protraction: drawing out or lengthening |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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stalsis-
Peristalsis |
stalsis: contraction
Peristalsis: movement of intestines or other tubular organs. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Sphygmos-
sphygmomanometer |
sphygmos: pulsation
sphygmomanometer: blood pressure meter. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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scripto-
Prescription |
scripto- to write
Prescription: written instruction for future care. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-scopy
Bronchoscopy
colonoscopy |
-scopy: to look at
Bronchoscopy: looking at inside of bronchi (lower windpipes).
colonoscopy: looking at inside of the colon. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-rrhaphy
Cystorrhaphy
gastrorrhaphy |
-rrhaphy: suture
cystorrhaphy: suturing operation on the urinary bladder.
gastrorrhaphy: suturing operation on the stomach. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Resuscita
Resuscitation |
Resuscita: to revive
Resuscitation: act of attempting to revive a patient. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-praxia
apraxia |
-praxia: action, activity
apraxia: an incoordination without impairment of sensory or motor function (higher level problems in brain) |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Potabilis
Potable |
Potabilis: drinking
Potable: fit to drink. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-poiesis
Hematopoiesis |
-poiesis: making
hematopoiesis: making RBC |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Plessi-
Plessimeter
Plessesthesia |
Plessi: striking
Plessimeter: small thin plate to receive blow from a plexor (rubber hammer) or percussion (Pleximeter)
Plessesthesia: thumping fingers while palpating. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-plasty
cystoplasty
Rhinoplasty |
-plasty: surgical repair
cystoplasty: surgical reconstruction of the urinary bladder.
Rhinoplasty: surgical reconstruction of the nose. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Plasein-
Anaplasia-
Aplasia
dysplasia |
plasein- to shape.
anaplasia: reversion of cells back to immature form (common in neoplasia).
aplasia: failure to develop
dysplasia: abnormal development. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Pino-
Pinocytosis |
Pino- to drink
Pinocytosis: taking in of fluids into a cell's cytoplasm. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Phys-
Physocele |
Phys- blow, inflate
Physocele: tumor filled with gas. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Phleg-, Phlog-
Phlegmon
Phlogistic |
Phleg-, Phlog- burn
Phlegmon: an acute, severe infection with inflammation beneath the skin.
Phlogistic: causing inflammation |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-philia
hemophilia
neutrophilia |
-philia: to like
Hemophilia: male-linked inherited clotting deficiencies.
Neutrophilia: an increase in the number of white blood cells (indicates infection). |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Percuss-
Percussion |
percuss: to tap
percussion: tapping to access sounds produced. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-pellant, -pellent
Propellant
Repellent |
-pellant: drive
Propellant: something that provides thrust or driving power.
Repellent: able to drive away. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Palpare-
Palpate |
Palpare: to touch gently
Palpate: to examine by touch with the hand. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-otomy
Gastrotomy
Anatomy
cystotomy |
-otomy: cutting open
gastrotomy: incision into the stomach
Anatomy: dissection of the body to study structure.
cystotomy: incision into the urinary bladder. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-ostomy
colostomy |
-ostomy: surgical opening
colostomy: creating an opening from the colon to the surface of the body. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Oscillo-
Oscilloscope |
Oscillo: to swing
Oscilloscope: an instrument that makes an image on a monitor by a swinging beam shining on a fluorescent screen. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Organon-
Organogenesis
Organ |
Organon: implement
Organogenesis: development process for an organ.
Organ: differentiated tissue with a specific function. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-lysis, -lyso
Glycolysis
Hemolysis
Autolysis
lysosome |
-lysis, -lyso: dissolve, loosening
Glycolysis: dissolving glycogen into glucose.
Hemolysis: breaking up RBC
Autolysis: self destruction by enzymes present in the body.
lysosome: An organelle in a cell containing enzymes that degrade macromolecules and other things. |
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snw8rd Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:42:40 GMT |
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Luxatio-
Luxation |
Luxatio: dislocate
Luxation: dislocation |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Inject-
Injection |
Inject- to throw into
Injection: forcing a liquid into the body. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Hormaein-
Hormone |
Hormaein: to set in motion
Hormone: a chemical message sent from one organ to another by the bloodstream. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Hexis-
cachexia |
hexis: habit
cachexia: general ill health or malnutrition. literally means "bad habit" |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-gram
electrocardiogram |
-gram: write, record.
electrocardiogram: recording voltages of a beating heart. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-genesis, -genic
Homogenesis
pathogenesis |
-genesis, -genic: production
homogenesis: reproduction which results in offspring that resemble the parents.
pathogenesis: act of producing sickness. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Gelatina-
Gelatin
Gelatinous |
Gelatina: to congeal
Gelatin: a water soluble, glutinous protein produced from boiling skin, bone, hooves, and other connective tissues in animals.
Gelatinous: like jelly, viscous. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-fuge, -fugal
centrifuge
vermifuge |
-fuge, -fugal: flee, avoid.
centrifuge: spinning instrument to separate components of a liquid by specific gravities.
vermifuge: dewormer |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Fractura-
Fracture |
Fractura: break
Fracture: breaking, usually a bone. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-ferent
afferent
efferent |
-ferent: to carry away.
afferent: carrying toward the center. ex: sensory nerves.
efferent: carrying away from center. ex: motor nerve. |
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snw8rd Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:42:57 GMT |
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-facient
abortifacient |
-facient: to cause
abortifacient: causing abortions. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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ergo-
ergonomics |
ergo: work
ergonomics: study of efficient use of human efforts. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-ectomy
Thyroidectomy
hysterectomy |
-ectomy: surgical removal
thyroidectomy: removal of the thyroid
hysterectomy: removal of the uterus. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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dynamo-
dynamogenesis |
dynamo: power
dynamogenesis: development of energy in muscles or nerves. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Dissectio
Dissection |
Dissectio: to cut up
Dissection: act of cutting apart. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Dilato-
Dilation |
Dilato: enlarge
Dilation: to expand wider, open wider. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-desis
athrodesis |
-desis: surgical fixation/fusion
athrodesis: surgical fusion of the joint. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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desicco-
dessicant |
desicco: to dry
dessicant: causing to dry up. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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dehiscere-
dehiscence |
dehiscere: to gape
dehiscence: a splitting open. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Decussare-
decussate |
decussare: to cross in form of X
decussate: to cross from 1 side to the other. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Dia-
Diathermy
diabetes |
dia- passing through
diathermy: generating local body heat by passing electromagnetic, electric, or ultrasonic waves through the area.
diabetes: passing through in the urine (sugar &/or water). |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-clysis
hypodermoclysis |
-clysis: irrigation
hypodermoclysis: injection of fluids underneath the skin. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-clasis; -clast
osteoclasis
osteoclast |
clasis: smash, break.
osteoclasis: surgical breaking of a bone.
osteoclast: cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-cept; -cipient:
incipient
receptor |
-cept; -cipient: to take
incipient: beginning to exist or appear.
receptor: cell or nerve ending that responds to sensation. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-centesis
Abdominocentesis
thoracocentesis |
-centesis: surgical puncture of
abdominocentesis: placing a needle into the abdomen to collect a fluid sample.
thoracocentesis: placing a needle into chest to collect a fluid sample. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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catharo-
cathartic |
catharo- cleansing
cathartic: causing emptying of the bowels. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Brychein-
Bruxism |
Brychein- gnashing teeth.
Bruxism: involuntary grinding of teeth. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-bole
anabolism
catabolism |
-bole: to build
anabolism: building phase of metabolism
catabolism: breaking down to release energy. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Ballein-
ballistics |
ballein: to throw
ballistics: study of projectiles. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Amputare-
amputation |
amputare: pruning
amputation: removal of a limb or appendage. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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-agogue
cholagogue |
-agogue: leading
cholagogue: stimulating the flow of bile. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Acu-
Acupuncture |
Acu- needle
Acupuncture: insertion of needles. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Abscessus-
abscess |
abscessus- drawing off
abscess: localized collection of pus |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Abrad-
Abrade |
Abrad: to scrape off
Abrade: to rub away an outer layer. |
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snw8rd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:05:21 GMT |
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Ablat-
Ablate |
Ablat: to remove
Ablate: to separate or detach |
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