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| Strabismus |
A condition in which the visual axes of the eyes are not parallel and the eyes appear to be looking in different directions
aka cast, heterotropia, manifest deviation and squint. The term "strabismus" comes from the Greek "strabismos" = a squinting |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:38:54 GMT |
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| -ptosis |
falling, drooping, downward placement, prolapse
Apoptosis
blepharoptosis
Ptosis (breasts)
Enteroptosis (intestine)
Gastroptosis (stomach)
Nephroptosis or renal ptosis (kidney)
Visceroptosis: Visceroptosis (or enteroptosis) is a prolapse or a sinking of the abdominal viscera (internal organs) below their natural position |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:07:42 GMT |
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| zym(o)- |
fermentation, enzyme
zymogen: an inactive protein precursor of an enzyme secreted by living cells and converted (as by a kinase or an acid) into an active form —called also proenzyme |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:25:16 GMT |
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| zo(o)- |
animal, animal life
Zoonosis
Zoonotic
Zoonotic disease
Zoonotic transfer
Zooparasite
Zoophilia
Zoophobia |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:12:27 GMT |
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| xen(o)- |
Foreign, different
Xenograft
Xenoantigen
Xenobiotic
Xenograft
Xenotransplantation
Xenotropic virus |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:11:04 GMT |
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| xanth(o)- |
Denoting a yellow color, an abnormally yellow color
Xanthopathy
Xanthelasma
Xanthine
Xanthinuria
Xanthoma
Xanthoma tendinosum
Xanthoma tuberosum
Xanthoma, diabetic
Xanthoma, disseminatum
Xanthoma, eruptive
Xanthoma, planar
Xanthomatosis
Xanthopsia
Xanthosis |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:09:59 GMT |
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| viscer(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the internal organs, the viscera
Viscera |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:08:36 GMT |
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| vesic(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the bladder
Vesica
Vesical
Vesicant
Vesicate
Vesicatory
Vesicle
Vesicle, seminal
Vesicoenteric
Vesicointestinal
Vesicular
Vesicular rickettsiosis
Vesiculitis
Vesiculography |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:07:46 GMT |
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| ventr(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the belly; the stomach cavities
Ventrodorsal |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:06:15 GMT |
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| vasculo- |
blood vessel
Vascular
Vascular bed
Vascular dementia
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
Vascular headache
Vascular hemophilia
Vasculitis
Vasculitis, allergic
Vasculitis, retinal |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:02:52 GMT |
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| vas(o)- |
duct, blood vessel
Vasoconstriction
Vasodepressor syncope
Vasodilation
Vasodilators
Vasomotor
Vasomotor rhinitis
Vasopressin
Vasovagal attack
Vasovagal reaction
Vasovagal syncope |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:02:52 GMT |
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| vas(o)- |
duct, blood vessel
vasoconstriction |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:02:52 GMT |
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| varic(o)- |
swollen or twisted vein
Varicocele
Varicose vein
Varicose veins
Varicosity |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:48:40 GMT |
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| ungui- |
Of or pertaining to the nail, a claw
Unguiform, Ungual
Unguis incarnatus |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:25:01 GMT |
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| -ula, -ule |
small
Nodule |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:25:01 GMT |
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| tympan(o)- |
eardrum
Tympanocentesis
Tympano-
Tympanometry: A test that measures the function of the middle ear. Tympanometry works by varying the pressure within the ear canal and measuring the movement of the ear drum (the tympanic membrane). The word "tympanometry" is compounded from the Greek "tympanon" meaning drum and "metrein" meaning to measure.
Tympanoplasty: A surgical operation to correct damage to the middle ear and restore the integrity of bones of the middle ear and the ear drum. Tympano- comes from the Greek tympanon meaning drum
Tympanostomy tube: A small plastic tube inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time. These ventilating tubes usually remain in place for 6 months to several years. Eventually, they move out of the eardrum (extrude) and fall out into the ear canal. Also called ear tubes.
Tympanum
Tympany: A hollow drum-like sound produced when a gas-containing cavity is tapped sharply. Tympany is heard if the chest contains free air (pneumothorax) or the abdomen is distended with gas. Another term for tympany is tympanites. Both terms come from the Greek tympanon meaning drum. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:05:57 GMT |
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| -tripsy |
crushing
Lithotripsy |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:16:38 GMT |
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| trich(i)-, trichia, trich(o)- |
Of or pertaining to hair, hair-like structure
Trichotomy |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:15:00 GMT |
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| trache(o)- |
trachea
Trachea
Trachelectomy
Tracheoesophageal puncture
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy button
Tracheostomy tube
tracheotomy |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:47:23 GMT |
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| tox(i)-, tox(o)-, toxico- |
toxin, poison
Toxoplasmosis |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:44:02 GMT |
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| top(o)- |
place, topical
Topoisomerase |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:43:37 GMT |
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| -tony |
tension |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:42:39 GMT |
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| tono- |
tone, tension, pressure
Tonometry
Tonotopic
Tonotopy |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:42:24 GMT |
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-tome
-tomy |
cutting instrument
act of cutting; incising, incision |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:42:24 GMT |
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| toco- |
childbirth
Tocolysis
Tocolytic
Tocolytic agent
Tocophobia |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:40:45 GMT |
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| thym(o)(ia)- |
emotions
dysthymia |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:39:40 GMT |
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| thyr(o)- |
thyroid
Thyroid gland: A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the rate at which food is converted into energy. Thyroid hormones are essential for the function of every cell in the body. They help regulate growth and the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body. Thyroid hormones also help children grow and develop.
The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple, wrapped around the trachea (windpipe). It has the shape of a butterfly: two wings (lobes) attached to one another by a middle part.
Thyroid hormones: Chemical substances made by the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck. This gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormones, which are essential for the function of every cell in the body. They help regulate growth and the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism), and are involved in the circadian rhythms that govern sleep, among other essential functions.
The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which is produced by the pituitary gland, acts to stimulate hormone production by the thyroid gland. The pituitary gland is stimulated to make TSH by the hypothalamus gland in the brain.
The thyroid also makes the hormone calcitonin, which is involved in calcium metabolization and stimulating bone cells to add calcium to bone. See calcitonin, thyroxine, triiodothyronine.
Thyrocalcitonin
Thyroid stimulating hormone: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) promotes the growth of the thyroid gland in the neck and stimulates it to produce more thyroid hormones. When there is an excessive amount of thyroid hormones, the pituitary gland stops producing TSH, reducing thyroid hormone production. This mechanism maintains a relatively constant level of thyroid hormones circulating in the blood.
TSH is also known as thyrotropin.
Thyroglobulin
Thyroglossal cyst
Thyroglossal duct cyst
Thyroid
Thyroid binding globulin
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cartilage
Thyroid gland
Thyroid hormone
Thyroid hormone organification defect IIb
Thyroid hormone receptor
Thyroid hormones
Thyroid insufficiency
Thyroid peroxidase test
Thyroid scan
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI)
Thyroid storm
Thyroidectomy
Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis, autoimmune
Thyroiditis, Hashimoto
Thyroiditis, postpartum
Thyroiditis, subacute
Thyrolingual cyst
Thyroplasty
Thyrotropin
Thyroxine |
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mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:55:23 GMT |
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| thromb(o)- |
Of or relating to a blood clot, clotting of blood
Thrombus, Thrombocytopenia
Thrombectomy
Thrombi
Thrombin
Thrombinogen
Thrombocyte
Thrombocythemia
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia, heparin-induced
Thrombocytopenia-absent radius syndrome
Thrombocytopenic purpura, acute
Thrombocytosis
Thromboembolism
Thrombolytic agent
Thrombophilia
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombosis
Thrombosis, cavernous sinus
Thrombosis, deep vein (DVT)
Thrombospondin
Thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Thromboxane
Thromboxane A2
Thromboxane B2
Thrombus |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:35:23 GMT |
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| thorac(i)-, thorac(o)-, thoracico- |
Of or pertaining to the upper chest, chest; the area above the breast and under the neck
Thorax
Thoracentesis
Thoraces
Thoracic
Thoracic aneurysm
Thoracic aorta
Thoracic cage
Thoracic duct
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic vertebrae
Thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO)
Thoracotomy |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:35:23 GMT |
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| thel(e)-, thel(o)- |
Of or pertaining to a nipple [uncommon as a prefix]
Theleplasty
Thelarche |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:35:23 GMT |
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| thec- |
case, sheath
Intrathecal |
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mcs5109 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:35:23 GMT |
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| tetan- |
rigid, tense
tetanus |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:44:05 GMT |
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| -stomy |
creation of an opening
Ileostomy
Colostomy
Urostomy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:38:20 GMT |
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| stom(a) |
mouth
stomatognathic system |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:35:40 GMT |
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| steth(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the upper chest, chest, the area above the breast and under the neck
Stethoscope |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:32:09 GMT |
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| sten(o)- |
Denoting something as 'narrow in shape' or pertaining to narrow-ness
Stenography |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:32:09 GMT |
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| -staxis |
dripping, trickling |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:32:09 GMT |
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| squamos(o)- |
Denoting something as 'full of scales' or 'scaly'
Squamous cell carcinoma |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:32:09 GMT |
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| spondyl(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the spine
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Spondylosis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:26:43 GMT |
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| somat(o)-, somatico- |
body, bodily
Somatic
Somatic cell
Somatoform disorder
Somatostatin
Somatotropin |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:26:43 GMT |
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| sito- |
food, grain
Sitophilus granarius
Sitosterolemia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:22:50 GMT |
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| sinistr(o)- |
left, left side |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:22:50 GMT |
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| sigmoid(o)- |
sigmoid, sigmoid colon
Sigmoid
Sigmoidoscope
Sigmoidoscopy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:22:50 GMT |
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| sial(o)- |
saliva, salivary gland
sialagogue
Sialidosis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:22:50 GMT |
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-scope
-scopy |
instrument for viewing
stethoscope
use of instrument for viewing
endoscopy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:52:11 GMT |
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| scoli(o)- |
twisted
scoliosis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:52:11 GMT |
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| scler(o)- |
hardness
atherosclerosis
Sclerosis
Sclerotherapy
Sclera: The tough white outer coat over the eyeball that covers approximately the posterior five-sixths of its surface. The sclera is continuous in the front of the eye with the cornea and in the back of the eye with the external sheath of the optic nerve.
The word "sclera" is from the Greek "skleros" = hard. The plural is sclerae.
Scleredema: A dermatologic disorder characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin, typically over the face, neck, upper back, and shoulders or other areas of skin, but not over the hands or feet. Scleredema comes from scler- (hard) + edema (swelling). Scleredema should not be confused with scleroderma which is a distinct and different disease.
Sclerencephaly: A general term for scarring and shrinkage of the substance of the brain. Sclerencephaly occurs because of chronic inflammation of the brain matter
Scleritis: Inflammation of the sclera, the tough white outer coat of the eyeball.
Sclerodactyly: Localized thickening and tightness of the skin of the fingers or toes. Sclerodactyly is commonly associated with atrophy of the underlying soft tissues
Scleromalacia: Degenerative thinning of the sclera, the tough white coat that covers most of the back of the eyeball and that is continuous with the cornea in the front of the eye.
Sclerosis: Localized hardening of skin.
Multiple sclerosis: Abbreviated MS. A disease of the central nervous system (CNS) marked by numbness, weakness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control. MS is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks myelin, a key substance that serves as a nerve insulator and helps in the transmission of nerve signals.
Sclerotherapy: The injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to sclerose ("harden") it. The chemical irritates the lining of the vein, causing it to swell and the blood to clot. The vein turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Blood flow shifts to nearby healthy blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy may be done to treat varicose veins, spider veins, hemorrhoids, and esophageal varices. Today the substances most commonly used for sclerotherapy in the United States are hypertonic saline or Sotradecol (sodium tetradecyl sulfate). |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:23:30 GMT |
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| schiz(o)- |
Denoting something 'split' or 'double-sided'
Schizophrenia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:47:46 GMT |
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| sarco- |
muscular, fleshlike
sarcoma |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:47:46 GMT |
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| sangui-, sanguine- |
Of or pertaining to blood
Sanguine: 1) Having a ruddy (reddish) complexion. 2) Cheerful, hopeful, confident, and optimistic; impulsive.
The word "sanguine" from the Latin "sanguineus" for "blood" has long been used in English for things relating to the blood. A person who is ruddy in complexion is sanguine. His (or her) ruddy countenance was once thought to be due to their having a predominance of one of the four humors -- blood. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:39:49 GMT |
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| salping(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the fallopian tubes
Salpingectomy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:20:15 GMT |
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| rubr(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the red nucleus of the brain
Rubrospinal |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:18:57 GMT |
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| orrhexis, -rrhexis, |
to rupture
angiorrhexis, enterorrexis. |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:18:57 GMT |
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| -rrhage |
burst forth
Hemorrhage
dysmenorrhagia
Difficult or painful menstration.
menorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding occurring at the expected intervals of the menstrual periods.
The bleeding from the uterus starts on schedule but is heavier than usual and may last longer than usual.
Menorrhagia may be a sign of an underlying disorder; such as, hormone imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or, rarely, cancer of the uterus. Menorrhagia may cause significant anemia.
phleborrhage
Venous hemorrhage. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:27:55 GMT |
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| rhod(o)- |
Denoting a rose-red color
Rhodophyte |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:18:57 GMT |
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| rhin(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the nose
rhinoceros, rhinoplasty |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:51:48 GMT |
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| rhachi(o)- |
spine
rachial, rachialgia, rachidian, rachiopathy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:49:42 GMT |
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| rhabd(o)- |
rod shaped, striated
Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyosarcoma |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:49:42 GMT |
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| reticul(o)- |
net
Retic count
Reticulocyte
Reticulocytosis
Reticuloendotheliosis, leukemic |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:49:42 GMT |
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| rect(o)- |
rectum
Rectocele
Rectouterine pouch |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:49:42 GMT |
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| quadr(i)- |
four
quadriceps
Quadriparesis
Quadriplegia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:41:21 GMT |
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| pyro- |
fever
Antipyretic |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:41:21 GMT |
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| pyo- |
pus
Pyometra |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:41:21 GMT |
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| pyel(o)- |
pelvis
Pyelonephritis
Pyelo
Pyelogram |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:41:21 GMT |
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| -ptosis |
falling, drooping, downward placement, prolapse
Apoptosis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:37:28 GMT |
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| proct(o)- |
anus, rectum proctology
Proctocele
Proctology
Proctosigmoidoscopy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:37:28 GMT |
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| presby(o)- |
old age
Presbyopia
Presbycusis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:37:28 GMT |
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| porphyr(o)- |
Denotes a purple color
Porphyroblast
Porphyria |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:37:28 GMT |
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| polio- |
Denoting a grey color
Poliomyelitis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:50:25 GMT |
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| -poiesis |
production
hematopoiesis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:50:25 GMT |
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| pod-, -pod-, -pus |
Of or pertaining to the foot, -footed
Podiatry
Podocyte |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:50:25 GMT |
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| pneum(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the lungs
Pneumonocyte
Pneumonia
Pneumocystis
Pneumocyte
Pneumomediastinum
Pneumonectomy
Pneumonia
Pneumopericardium
Pneumothorax |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:50:25 GMT |
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| -plexy |
stroke or seizure
Cataplexy |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:36:41 GMT |
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| pleur(o)-, pleur(a) |
Of or pertaining to the ribs
Pleurogenous
Pleura
Pleurae
Pleural
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion, fetal
Pleural space
Pleurisy
Pleuritis
Pleurodesis
Pleurodynia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:36:41 GMT |
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| pleio- |
more, excessive, multiple
pleiomorphism
Pleiotropic |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:36:41 GMT |
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| -plegia |
paralysis
paraplegia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:32:52 GMT |
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| -plasty |
surgical repair, reconstruction
rhinoplasty |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:32:52 GMT |
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| -plasia |
Achondroplasia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:32:52 GMT |
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| phren(i)-, phren(o)-, phrenico |
[[diaphragm (anatomy)|diaphragm], the mind]
Phrenic nerve
schizophrenia
Phrenic pacing
Phrenology |
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mcs5109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:32:52 GMT |
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| phleb(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the (blood) veins, a vein
Phlebography, Phlebotomy |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:41:25 GMT |
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| pharyng(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the pharynx, the upper throat cavity
Pharyngitis
Pharyngoscopy Pharyngeal
Pharyngitis
Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum
Pharynx |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:40:51 GMT |
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| -phago- |
eating, devouring
phagocyte, phagocytosis |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:37:53 GMT |
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| -phage, -phagia |
conditions relating to eating or ingestion
Sarcophagia, dysphagia |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:36:47 GMT |
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| phaco- |
lens-shaped
phacolysis, phacometer, phacoscotoma, Phacoemulsification |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:35:40 GMT |
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| -pexy |
fixation
Nephropexy |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:34:44 GMT |
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| peri- |
Denoting something with a position 'surrounding' or 'around' another
Periodontal
Perianal
Perianal abscess
Periaortic
Periappendiceal
Pericardial
Pericardial tamponade
Pericarditis
Pericardium
Perichondrium
Perichondroma
Perilingual
Perimenopause
Perinatal
Perinatal transmission
Perinatologist
Perinatology
Periodontics
Periodontitis
Perionychium
Perioperative
Periosteal
Periosteoma
Periosteum
Periostitis
Periostoma
Peripheral
Peristalsis
Peritoneal
Peritonsillar abscess |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:33:29 GMT |
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| -pepsia |
Denotes something relating to digestion, or the digestive tract.
Dyspepsia (painful digestion
bradypepsia
Slowness of digestion. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:25:15 GMT |
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| peo- |
Of or pertaining to the penis
Peotomy |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:29:07 GMT |
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| -penia |
deficiency
osteopenia |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:28:01 GMT |
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| ped-, -ped-, -pes |
Of or pertaining to the foot;
Pedoscope |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:27:17 GMT |
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| parvo- |
small
Parvovirus |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:25:58 GMT |
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| -paresis |
slight paralysis
hemiparesis |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:24:59 GMT |
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| para- |
alongside of, abnormal
Para
Paraesthesia
Paragonimiasis
Parainfluenza
Paralysis
Paramyxovirus
Paraneoplastic syndrome
Paranychia
Paraoxonase
Paraparesis
Paraphilia
Paraphimosis
Paraplegia
Paraquat
Parasitosis
Paraskevidekatriaphobia
Parasomnia
Parasplenic
Parasuicide
Parasympathetic nervous system
Parathormone
Parathyrin
Parathyroid
Parathyroidectomy |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:24:32 GMT |
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| papul(o)- |
Indicates papulosity, a small elevation or swelling in the skin, a pimple, swelling
Papular
Papule |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:19:52 GMT |
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| pan-, pant(o)- |
Denoting something as 'complete' or containing 'everything'
panophobia, panopticon
Pancolitis
Pancreozymin
Pancytopenia
Pandemic
Pandiculation
Panencephalitis
Panmixus |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:56:26 GMT |
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| palpebr- |
Of or pertaining to the eyelid
Palpebra
Palpebral conjunctiva
Palpebral fissure
Palpebral gland |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:52:45 GMT |
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| pachy- |
thick
pachyderma |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:52:45 GMT |
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| ot(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the ear
Otolaryngologist
Otology
Otopharyngeal tube
Otoplasty
Otosclerosis
Otoscope |
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mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:48:44 GMT |
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osseo- ossi- ost(e)-, oste(o)-
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bony
Osseous: Having to do with the bone, consisting of bone, or resembling bone.
Os: synonym for "bone." The Latin word "os" means "bone" as does the related Greek word "osteon."
Ossicle: Any small bone, such as the tiny bones within the human ear.
Osteitis: Osteitis is inflammation of the bone.
For example, patients with what is called the SAPHO syndrome develop osteitis -- the O in SAPHO stands for oteitis -- and the bone inflammation typically affects the sacroiliac joints (sacroiliitis) and the spine (spondylitis). This leads to pain and stiffness in the back and neck.
Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Also known as degenerative arthritis.
Osteoarthropathy: Any disease of the bones and joints. From osteo-, bone + -arthro-, joint, + pathy, disease.
Osteoblast: A cell that makes bone. It does so by producing a matrix that then becomes mineralized. Bone mass is maintained by a balance between the activity of osteoblasts that form bone and other cells called osteoclasts that break it down. See also: Osteoclast.
Osteoblastoma: A benign tumor in bone tissue. Osteoblastomas are small, and are seen most frequently in children or young adults. Symptoms include pain and bone mass reduction. Treatment is primarily by surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation have also been used to treat osteoblastoma but are controversial.
Osteochondritis dissecans: A condition in which a fragment of bone in a joint is deprived of blood and separates from the rest of the bone, causing soreness and making the joint "give way". Diagnosis is by X-ray. Treatment is usually by casting, although if the fragment has detached completely, arthroscopic surgery may be needed. Abbreviated OCD or OD.
Osteochondroma: An abnormal, solitary, benign growth of bone and cartilage, typically at the end of a long bone. Osteochondromas are usually discovered in persons 15 to 25 years of age. They are typically detected when the area is injured, or when they become large. It can be a hereditary condition, in which case it may be called hereditary multiple exostoses (HMS).
Osteocyte: A bone cell.
Osteodystrophy: A bone disorder that adversely affects bone growth. See also renal osteodystrophy.
Osteogenesis: The production of bone.
Osteogenesis imperfecta: Brittle bone disease. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is not one but a group of genetic diseases, all of which affect collagen in connective tissue in the body and all of which result in fragile bones. The best known types are types I and II
Osteolytic: Pertaining to the dissolution of bone, especially the loss of calcium from bone. "Punched-out" osteolytic lesions are characteristic of metastatic lung and breast cancer and multiple myeloma.
Osteomalacia: Softening of bone, particularly in the sense of bone weakened by demineralization (the loss of mineral) and most notably by the depletion of calcium from bone.
Osteomalacia may be caused by poor dietary intake or poor absorption of calcium and other minerals needed to harden bones. Osteomalacia is a characteristic feature of vitamin D deficiency in adults.
The treatment of osteomalacia is by dietary change. Hormone supplements may also be helpful for post-menopausal women.
Osteopenia: Mild thinning of the bone mass, but not as severe as osteoporosis. Osteopenia results when the formation of bone (osteoid synthesis) is not enough to offset normal bone loss (bone lysis). Osteopenia is generally considered the first step along the road to osteoporosis, a serious condition in which bone density is extremely low and bones are porous and prone to shatter. Diminished bone calcification, as seen on plain X-ray film, is referred to as osteopenia, whether or not osteoporosis is present. The diagnosis of osteopenia may also be made by a special X-ray machine for bone density testing.
Osteopetrosis: Thickening of the bones which become abnormally dense due an inherited defect in bone resorption -- the process in which old bone is broken down and removed so that new bone can be added to the skeleton. Osteoclasts are the cells responsible for bone resorption. In osteopetrosis the osteoclasts do not perform normally. This flaw in bone resorption results in bones that are abnormally dense, yet are fragile and easily broken. Men and women are equally affected by the disease.
Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones with reduction in bone mass due to depletion of calcium and bone protein. Osteoporosis predisposes a person to fractures, which are often slow to heal and heal poorly. It is more common in older adults, particularly post-menopausal women; in patients on steroids; and in those who take steroidal drugs.
Osteosarcoma: A cancer of the bone that occurs predominantly in adolescents and young adults. It accounts for 5 percent of cancer in children.
Osteotomy: Taking out part or all of a bone, or cutting into or through bone.
Osteotomy, cuneiform: Surgical removal of a triangular piece of bone. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:25:41 GMT |
|
| orchi(o)-, orchido- |
testis
Orchiectomy
Orchidectomy
Orchitis
anorchism, anorchidism
Absence of the testes; may be congenital or acquired.
cryptorchid
A condition in which there is an undescended testicle or testicles
cryptorchidectomy
Surgical removal, or correction, of undescended testicles.
macroorchidism
Having abnormally large testes; seen in males with fragile X syndrome.
microrchidia
Having very small testes.
orchalgia, orchialgia, orchidalgia, orchioneuralgia
Pain in the testis. |
1 |
mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:51:56 GMT |
|
| or(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the mouth
Oromandibular dystonia
Oropharynx |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:44:04 GMT |
|
| omphal(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the navel, the umbilicus
Omphalocele
Omphalos |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:43:08 GMT |
|
| olig(o)- |
Denoting something as 'having little, having few'
Oligotrophy
Oligoarthritis
Oligoastrocytoma
Oligodactyly
Oligodendrocyte
Oligodendroglioma
Oligohydramnios
Oligomenorrhea
Oligonucleotide
Oligopeptide
Oligospermia |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:40:42 GMT |
|
| odyn(o)- |
pain
stomatodynia
odynophagia |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:39:58 GMT |
|
| odont(o)- |
Of or pertaining to teeth
orthodontist |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:37:56 GMT |
|
| neo- |
new
Neoplasm
Neocortex
Neonatal
Neonate
Neonatology
Neophobia
Neoplasia
Neoplasm
Neoplastic |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:35:40 GMT |
|
| necr(o)- |
death
Necrobiosis
Necropsy
Necrotic
Necrotizing fasciitis
Necrotizing gingivitis |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:33:16 GMT |
|
| narc(o)- |
numb, sleep
narcoanalysis
narcohypnia
narcohypnosis
narcolepsy
narcosis
narcosynthesis
narcotherapy
narcotic
narcotism |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:30:25 GMT |
|
| myx(o)- |
mucus
Myxoma |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:27:56 GMT |
|
| myring(o)- |
eardrum
Myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum (the tympanic membrane), usually in both ears. The English word is derived from myringa, modern Latin for drum membrane, and tome, Greek for cutting. It is also called myringocentesis, tympanotomy, tympanostomy, or paracentesis of the tympanic membrane. Fluid in the middle ear can be drawn out through the incision.
Ear tubes, or tympanostomy tubes, are small tubes open at both ends that are inserted into the incisions in the eardrums during myringotomy. They come in various shapes and sizes and are made of plastic, metal, or both. They are left in place until they fall out by themselves or until they are removed by a doctor. |
1 |
mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:14:26 GMT |
|
| myel(o)- |
Of or relating to bone marrow
Myeloblast
Myelodysplastic syndrome
Myeloencephalitis
Myelofibrosis
Myelogram
Myeloma
Myeloproliferative |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:27:56 GMT |
|
| myc(o)- |
fungus
Onychomycosis
Myc-
Mycelia
Mycelium
Mycet-
Myco-
Mycobacteria
Mycobacterium
Mycoplasma
Mycosis fungoides
Mycotoxin |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:20:52 GMT |
|
| my(o)- |
Of or relating to muscle
Myo- (prefix)
Myocardial
Myocarditis
Myocardium
Myoclonic
Myocyte
Myofascial pain syndrome
Myoglobin
Myokymia
Myoma
Myomectomy
Myometrium
Myopathy
Myopia
Myositis
Myostatin
Myotonic |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:17:14 GMT |
|
| mon(o)- |
single
Monaural
Mono
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Monoarticular
Monochromat
Monoclonal
Monocular
Monocyte
Monogenic
Mononeuritis
Mononeuropathy
Mononucleosis
Mononucleotide
Monosodium glutamate
Monosomy
Monozygous twins |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:17:14 GMT |
|
| metr(o)- |
Pertaining to conditions or instruments of the uterus
Metrorrhagia
endometriosis
1. A condition, usually resulting in pain and dysmenorrhea, characterized by the abnormal presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus, frequently as cysts containing altered blood.
metrography
1. Radiographic examination of the uterine cavity filled with a contrast medium
metrophlebitis
Inflammation of the uterine veins, usually following childbirth.
metrorrhea, metrorrhoea (British)
Any pathological discharge from the uterus.
metroscope
1. An instrument for examining the cavity of the uterus. |
1 |
mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:43:22 GMT |
|
| -meter |
measurement
Sphygmomanometer |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:08:30 GMT |
|
| meta- |
after, behind
Metabolic
Metabolomics
Metabonomics
Metacarpals
Metacentric chromosome
Metagene
Metanalysis
Metaphase
Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia (McKusick type)
Metastasis
Metatarsal
Metatarsophalangeal |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:07:05 GMT |
|
| mes(o)- |
middle
Mesoderm
Mesothelin
Mesothelioma
mesoblast: mesoderm, especially in the early states of embryos.
mesocardium
Epicardium covering the blood vessels which enter and leave the heart.
mesoderm
The third germ layer, lying between the ectoderm and the endoderm; which gives rise to the connective tissues, muscles, urogenital system, vascular system, and the epithelial lining of the coelom.
mesodont
A medium-sized tooth.
mesognathous
1. Having medium, slightly protruding jaws.
2. Slightly projecting jaws.
mesopexy
Fixation or attachment of a torn or incised (cut or broken) mesentery
mesorrhine, mesorhine, mesorrhinian, mesorhinian
1. A person or skull having a nasal index intermediate between leptorrhine and platyrrhine.
mesothelioma
A disease in which cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or the lining around the heart.
Exposure can result in mesothelioma thirty or forty years later because of the long latency period of asbestos disease.
People who have been exposed to asbestos in a household environment, often without knowing it, or who have worked on jobs where they breathed asbestos, are in danger of being victims of mesothelioma. |
1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:54:36 GMT |
|
| mero- |
part
merocrine, meroblastic |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:58:55 GMT |
|
| mening(o)- |
membrane
Meninges
Meningioma
Meningitis
Meningocele (MM)
Meningococcus
Meningoencephalitis
Meningomyelocele |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:57:43 GMT |
|
| melos |
extremity
erythromelalgia
macromelia: A condition in which there is an unusual enlargement of one or more body limbs.
melalgia: pain in a limb or limbs; specifically, burning pain in the feet extending up the leg and even to the thigh.
meromelia: Congenital absence of part of an arm or leg.
micromelia: abnormal smallness of one or more limbs.
phocomelic dwarfism
Dwarfism in which the diaphyses or shaft of the long bones are abnormally short or the intermediate parts of the limbs are absent. |
1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:18:30 GMT |
|
| melan(o)- |
black color
Melanin
Melanocyte
Melanoderma
Melanoma
Melanosis coli |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:54:45 GMT |
|
| -malacia |
softening
Osteomalacia |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:51:58 GMT |
|
| macr(o)- |
large, long
Macrophage
Macrocephaly
Macrocytic
Macrogenitosomia
Macroglobulinemia
Macroglossia
Macrognathia
Macrolide
Macroorchidism
Macrophage
Macrosomia
Macrovascular |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:47:51 GMT |
|
| -lysis |
Destruction, separation
Paralysis |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:44:31 GMT |
|
| lith(o)- |
stone, calculus
Lithotripsy
Lithotomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:44:31 GMT |
|
| lingu(a)-, lingu(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the tongue
Linguistics |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:41:15 GMT |
|
| lept(o)- |
light, slender
Leptomeninges
Leptospirosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:41:15 GMT |
|
| -lepsis, -lepsy |
attack, seizure
Epilepsy, narcolepsy |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:38:36 GMT |
|
| lei(o)- |
smooth
Leiomyoma |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:38:19 GMT |
|
| lapar(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the abdomen-wall, flank
Laparoscope
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:18:13 GMT |
|
| lacrim(o)- |
tear
Lacrimal canaliculi
Lacrimal
Lacrimal gland
Lacrimation |
0 |
mcs5109 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:16:53 GMT |
|
| labi(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the lip
Labia
Labiodental sound
Labium
labioglossal
A reference to the lips and the tongue.
labiograph
An instrument for recording the movements of the lips in speaking.
labiolingual
A reference to the lips and the tongue. |
1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:33:02 GMT |
|
| kyph(o)- |
humped
Kyphosis
Kyphoscoliosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:50:14 GMT |
|
| kerat(o)- |
cornea (eye or skin)
Keratitis
Keratoconjunctivitis
Keratoconus
Keratoderma hereditarium mutilans
Keratodermia blennorrhagicum
Keratotomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:47:59 GMT |
|
| -ium |
structure, tissue |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:45:25 GMT |
|
| ischio- |
Of or pertaining to the ischium, the hip-joint
Ischial bursitis
Ischium |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:11:06 GMT |
|
| irid(o)- |
iris
Iridectomy
Iridology |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:09:17 GMT |
|
| ileo- |
ileum
Ileal pouch
Ileitis
Ileoscopy
Ileostomy
Ileum
Ileus |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:08:06 GMT |
|
| idio- |
self, one's own
Idiopathic |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:05:25 GMT |
|
| -icle |
small
Ovarian follicle |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:03:59 GMT |
|
| -i-asis |
condition
Mydriasis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:02:35 GMT |
|
| humer(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the shoulder
Humerus |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:59:22 GMT |
|
| hist(o)-, histio- |
tissue |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:58:00 GMT |
|
| hidr(o)- |
sweat
Hidrosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:57:11 GMT |
|
| hepat- (hepatic-) |
Of or pertaining to the liver
Hepatic artery
Hepatic biopsy
Hepatic duct
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic hemangioma
Hepatitis A-G
Hepatobiliary
Hepatoblastoma
Hepatocarcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatology
Hepatoma
Hepatomegaly
Hepatosplenomegaly
Hepatotoxic |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:55:59 GMT |
|
| hemi- |
one-half
Cerebral hemisphere Hemidesmosome
Hemidiaphragm
Hemifacial microsomia
Hemihyperhidrosis
Hemihypertrophy
Hemiparesis
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia, alternating
Hemiplegic |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:55:59 GMT |
|
| hemat-, haemato- |
Of or pertaining to blood
Hemangioma
Hemarthrosis
Hematemesis
Hematochezia
Hematocrit
Hematoma
Hematophobia
Hematopoiesis
Hematopoietic
Hematuria |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:50:52 GMT |
|
| gyn- |
woman
Gynecoid
Gynecologist
Gynecomastia
Gynephobia
Gyno- |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:21:30 GMT |
|
| gon(o)- |
seed, semen
Gonad
Gonadotropin
Gonorrhea
Gonadotropin: Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the function of the male or female gonads.
Gonorrhea: A sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea. Although gonorrhea is known primarily as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is not exclusively so, but can also be transmitted to the newborn during the birthing process.
|
1 |
mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:32:42 GMT |
|
| gnath(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the jaw
Gnashing
Gnathostomiasis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:17:52 GMT |
|
| gloss(o)-, glott(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the tongue
Glossal
Glossitis
Glossolalia
Glossopharyngeal nerve |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:15:58 GMT |
|
| glauc(o)- |
Denoting a grey, bluish-grey color
Glaucoma |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:15:18 GMT |
|
| gingiv- |
Of or pertaining to the gums
Gingivitis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:14:40 GMT |
|
| genu- |
Of or pertaining to the knee
Genu valgum |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:13:15 GMT |
|
| -genic |
Formative, pertaining to producing |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:11:48 GMT |
|
| gastro- |
Of or pertaining to the stomach
Gastritis
Gastroentenologist
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal
Gastrointestinal
Gastroparesis
Gastropathy
Gastroschisis
Gastroscope
Gastrostomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:11:29 GMT |
|
| galact(o)- |
milk
Galactorrhea
Galactose
Galactosemia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:11:29 GMT |
|
| front |
Of or pertaining to the forehead |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:08:38 GMT |
|
| fossa |
ditch, pit |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:08:38 GMT |
|
| Fibro- |
fiber
Fibrinogen
Fibroadenoma
Fibroblast
Fibrodysplasia
Fibrofolliculomas
Fibroid
Fibroma
Fibromyalgia
Fibronectin, fetal
Fibrosarcoma
Fibrosis
Fibrositis
Fibrous dysplasia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:06:48 GMT |
|
| faci(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the face
Facio-auriculo-vertebral spectrum
Facioauriculovertebral sequence
Faciodigitogenital dysplasia
Faciogenital dysplasia
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:05:01 GMT |
|
| extra- |
outside
Extracellular
Extracolonic
Extracorporeal
Extracranial
Extradural hematoma
Extrafallopian
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Extrapyramidal side effects
Extrasystole
Extrauterine
Extravasate |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:03:47 GMT |
|
| Exo- |
outside
Exocrine
Exogenous
Exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome
Exon
Exonuclease
Exopeptidase
Exophthalmos
Exotropia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:02:12 GMT |
|
| eu- |
true, good, well, new
Eugenics
Eukaryote
Euphenics
Euphoria
Euploid
Eustachian tube
Euthanasia
Euthyroid |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:00:47 GMT |
|
| esthesio- |
sensation |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:00:07 GMT |
|
| erythr(o)- |
Denotes a red color
Erythema
Erythrasma
Erythrocyanosis
Erythrocyte
Erythrodermic psoriasis
Erythroleukemia
Erythromycin
Erythrophobia
Erythroplakia
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Erythroprosopalgia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:58:12 GMT |
|
| episi(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the pubic region, the loins
Episiotomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:17:05 GMT |
|
| epi- |
on, upon
Epi-
Epicardium
Epicondylitis
Epidemic
Epidermal
Epidermoid carcinoma
Epidermolysis bullosa
Epididymis
Epididymitis
Epidural
Epigastrium
Epigenetic
Epigenetics
Epiglottis
Epilation
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Epinephrine
Epiphenomenon
Epiphysis
Epiretinal membrane
Episclera
Episcleritis
Episiotomy
Epispadias
Epistaxis
Epistemic
Epithelial
Epitope
Epizootic |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:15:25 GMT |
|
| enter(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the intestine
Enteric
Enteric-coated
Enteritis, Crohn
Enteritis, regional
Entero-
Enterobiasis
Enterocele
Enterococcus
Enterocolitis, Crohn
Enteropathy
Enteropathy, gluten
Enteropathy, protein-losing
Enteroplasty
Enteroscopy
Enterospasm
Enterostomal therapist
Enterostomy
Enterovirus |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:12:49 GMT |
|
| endo- |
Denotes something as 'inside' or 'within'
Endocannabinoid
Endocardial
Endocardium
Endocervical curettage
Endochondral bone
Endocrine
Endocrine gland
Endocrinology
Endocrinopathy
Endoderm
Endodermal
Endogenous
Endometrial ablation
Endometrial biopsy
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrioid cyst
Endometrioma
Endometriosis
Endometriosis interna
Endometriosis uterina
Endometritis
Endometrium
Endonuclease
Endopeptidase
Endoplasmic reticulum
Endorectal MRI
Endorphin
Endoscope
Endoscopic gastrostomy, percutaneous (PEG)
Endoscopic papillotomy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Endoscopic sphincterotomy
Endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopy
Endoscopy, upper
Endostatin
Endothelial
Endothelial progenitor cell
Endothelium
Endotherm
Endotracheal tube
Endourologist
Endovaginal ultrasound
Endovascular aneurysm repair |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:11:15 GMT |
|
| encephal(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the brain
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Encephalitis
Encephalomyelitis
Encephalopathic syndrome
Encephalopathy |
1 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:09:49 GMT |
|
| -emia |
blood condition
Anemia
Leukemia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:08:16 GMT |
|
| -ectasis |
expansion, dilation
Bronchiectasis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:08:16 GMT |
|
| -dynia |
pain
Vulvodynia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:11:06 GMT |
|
| duodeno- |
duodenum, twelve: upper part of the small intestine (twelve inches long on average), connects to the stomach
Duodenal atresia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:08:25 GMT |
|
| dextr(o)- |
right, on the right side
Dextrocardia
dextroscoliosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:08:25 GMT |
|
| -desis |
binding
arthrodesis
Pleurodesis |
1 |
mcs5109 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:11:57 GMT |
|
| dactyl(o)- |
Of or pertaining to a finger, toe
Dactylology
dactylitis
dactyloscopy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:03:42 GMT |
|
| dacryo- |
tear
dacryocystitis
dacryoadenitis
dacryolith |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:00:22 GMT |
|
| -cyte |
cell
Leukocyte |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:57:57 GMT |
|
| cyst(o)-, cyst(i)- |
Of or pertaining to the urinary bladder
cystitis
cystotomy
cystoscopy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:57:33 GMT |
|
| cyph(o)- |
Denotes something as bent
Kyphosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:55:34 GMT |
|
| cyan(o)- |
Denotes a blue color
Cyanopsia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:55:34 GMT |
|
| cutane- |
skin
Subcutaneous |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:55:34 GMT |
|
| cry(o)- |
cold
Cryoablation |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:55:34 GMT |
|
| -crine |
to secrete
Endocrine |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:53:05 GMT |
|
| cox- |
Of or relating to the hip, haunch, or hip-joint
Coxopodite |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:53:05 GMT |
|
| cordi- |
Of or pertaining to the heart
Commotio cordis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:53:05 GMT |
|
| colp(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the vagina
Colposcopy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:53:05 GMT |
|
| clast |
break
osteoclast |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:50:25 GMT |
|
| cis- |
on this side |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:50:25 GMT |
|
| circum- |
Denoting something as 'around' another
Circumcision |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:50:25 GMT |
|
| cili- |
Of or pertaining to the cilia, the eyelashes; eyelids
Ciliary |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:50:25 GMT |
|
| chrom(ato)- |
color
Hemachromatosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:47:45 GMT |
|
| chondr(i)o- |
cartilage, gristle, granule, granular
Chondrocalcinosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:47:45 GMT |
|
| cholecyst(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:47:45 GMT |
|
| chol(e)- |
Of or pertaining to bile
Cholaemia |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:47:45 GMT |
|
| chlor(o)- |
Denoting a green color
Chlorophyll |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:43:52 GMT |
|
| chir(o)-, cheir(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the hand
Chiropractor |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:43:52 GMT |
|
| cerebr(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the brain
Cerebrology |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:43:52 GMT |
|
| cerebell(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the cerebellum
Cerebellum |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:43:52 GMT |
|
| cephal(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the head (as a whole)
Cephalalgy |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:42:37 GMT |
|
| -centesis |
surgical puncture for aspiration
Amniocentesis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:42:37 GMT |
|
| -cele |
pouching, hernia
Hydrocele |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:42:37 GMT |
|
| cata- |
down, under
Cataract |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:42:37 GMT |
|
| carp(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the wrist
Carpopedal
Carpal bone: One of the wrist bones. There are eight carpal bones that are arranged in two rows.
The carpal bones articulate (come together to form a joint) proximally (on their near ends) with the long bones of the forearm -- the radius and, indirectly, with the ulna -- and distally (on their far ends) with the five metacarpal bones that make up the palm.
The bones of the proximal (near) row of carpals are called the radial, intermediate, ulnar, and accessory bones, while those of the distal (far) row are termed the first, second, third, and fourth carpal bones.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: A type of compression neuropathy (nerve damage) caused by compression and irritation of the median nerve in the wrist. The nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel, a bony canal in the palm side of the wrist that provides passage for the median nerve to the hand. The irritation of the median nerve is specifically due to pressure from the transverse carpal ligament.
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1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:22:44 GMT |
|
| carcin(o)- |
cancer
Carcinoma |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:38:50 GMT |
|
| capit- |
Pertaining to the head (as a whole)
Capitation |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:38:50 GMT |
|
| capill- |
Of or pertaining to hair
Capillus |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:38:50 GMT |
|
| burs(o)- |
bursa fluid sac between the bones
Bursitis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:30:32 GMT |
|
| bucc(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the cheek
Buccolabial |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:30:32 GMT |
|
| brachy- |
Indicating 'short' or less commonly 'little'
brachycephalic |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:30:32 GMT |
|
| brachi(o)- |
Of or relating to the arm
Brachium of inferior colliculus
Brachial artery: The artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow.
Brachial neuritis: Inflammation of nerves in the arm causing muscle weakness and pain.
Brachial palsy/Brachial plexus paralysis/ Brachial plexus palsy: Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the fifth through eighth cervical nerves and the first thoracic nerve, all of which come from the spinal cord.
Brachial vein: A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction -- from the elbow back up to the shoulder. |
1 |
mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:04:58 GMT |
|
| blephar(o)- |
Of or pertaining to the eyelid
Blepharoplast |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:14:47 GMT |
|
| blast(o)- |
germ or bud
Blastomere |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:14:47 GMT |
|
| balano- |
Of the glans penis or glans clitoridis
Balanitis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:14:47 GMT |
|
| azo(to) |
nitrogenous compound
azothermia : raised temperature due to nitrogenous substances in blood |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:08:05 GMT |
|
| axill- |
Of or pertaining to the armpit
Axilla |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:08:05 GMT |
|
| aur(i)- |
Of or pertaining to the ear
Aural |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:08:05 GMT |
|
| atri(o)- |
an atrium (esp. heart atrium)
atrioventricular |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:08:05 GMT |
|
| atel(o) |
imperfect or incomplete development
atelocardia : imperfect development of the heart |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:06:19 GMT |
|
| asthenia |
weakness
Myasthenia gravis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:06:19 GMT |
|
| articul(o)- |
joint
Articulation |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:06:19 GMT |
|
| arch(i,e,o) |
first, primitive
archinephron : first formed kidney |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:06:19 GMT |
|
| apo- |
separated from, derived from
Apoptosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:04:35 GMT |
|
| anti- |
Describing something as 'against' or 'opposed to' another
Antibody, antipsychotic |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:04:35 GMT |
|
| ante- |
Describing something as positioned in front of another thing
antepartum |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:04:35 GMT |
|
| ankyl(o)-, ancyl(o)- |
Denoting something as crooked or bent
Ankylosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:04:35 GMT |
|
| ankyl(o)-, ancyl(o)- |
Denoting something as crooked or bent
Ankylosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:52:04 GMT |
|
| aniso- |
Describing something as unequal
Anisotropic, anisocytosis |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:52:04 GMT |
|
| angi(o)- |
blood vessel
Angiogram |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:51:31 GMT |
|
| andr(o)- |
pertaining to a man
Andrology, android
Androgen: A male sex hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of the male sex characteristics. The major androgen is testosterone.
Androgen ablation: Treatment designed to suppress or block the production of male hormones. Androgen suppression can be achieved by surgical removal of the testicles, by taking female sex hormones, or by taking other drugs called antiandrogens. Also called androgen suppression.
Androgenic: Pertaining to the development of male characteristics, including body hair, the genital organs and muscle mass. "Androgenic" is the adjective form of the noun "androgen," a word referring to any of the male hormones, including testosterone and androsterone.
Androphobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of men. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they may realize they face no real threat.
Androstenedione: A pivotal adrenal steroid that is a precursor to testosterone and other androgens. Known popularly as andro. Has been used as a supplement to increase muscle strength. Taking andro raises testosterone levels above normal. Side effects include acne, male baldness, and a decrease in "good" cholesterol, which may predispose to cardiovascular disease. |
1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:30:40 GMT |
|
| ana- |
back, again, up
Anaplasia |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:51:31 GMT |
|
| amnio- |
Pertaining to the membranous fetal sac (amnion)
Amniocentesis |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:51:31 GMT |
|
| ambi- |
Denoting something as positioned on both sides
Ambidextrous |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:50:24 GMT |
|
| allo- |
Denoting something as different, or as an addition
Alloantigen, allopathy |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:50:24 GMT |
|
| -algia |
pain
Myalgia |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:50:24 GMT |
|
| alge(si)- |
pain
Analgesic |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:50:24 GMT |
|
| alb- |
Denoting a white or pale color
white Albino |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:13 GMT |
|
| aesthesio- |
sensation
Anesthesia |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:13 GMT |
|
| aer(o)- |
air, gas
Aerosinusitis |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:13 GMT |
|
| aemia |
blood condition
Anaemia |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:13 GMT |
|
| adren(o)- |
Of or relating to adrenal glands
adrenal artery |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:13 GMT |
|
| adip(o)- |
Of or relating to fat or fatty tissue
Adipocyte |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:12 GMT |
|
| aden(o)-, aden(i)- |
Of or relating to a gland
Adenocarcinoma, adenology, adenotome, adenotyphus |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:12 GMT |
|
| ad- |
increase, adherence, motion toward
Adduction |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:12 GMT |
|
| -ad |
toward, in the direction of
dorsad
cephalad |
1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:33:06 GMT |
|
| -acusis |
hearing
paracusis |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:45:32 GMT |
|
| acr(o)- |
extremity, topmost
Acrocrany, acromegaly, acroosteolysis, acroposthia |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:45:32 GMT |
|
| acous(io)- |
Of or relating to hearing
acoumeter, acoustician |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:45:32 GMT |
|
| acanth(o)- |
thorn or spine
acanthion, acanthocyte, acanthoma, acanthulus |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:26:24 GMT |
|
| ab- |
away from
Abduction |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:26:24 GMT |
|
| a-, an- |
Denotes an absence of
Apathy, Analgia |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:26:24 GMT |
|
| -fuge |
to expel, drive away
centri-fuge-an apparatus driving particles to the center
febri-fuge-reducing fever (febris)
vermi-fuge-an agent causing expulsion of intestinal worms
(vermis)
febrifugal
1. An agent which functions to dispel or to reduce fever; such as, a medicine.
Fugit hora. "The hour flies." or "Time flies."
somnifuge
A means of driving sleep away. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:43:11 GMT |
|
| -form |
shape, form-indicating a resemblance to the stem word
cunei-form-wedge shaped (cuneus)
funi-form-rope like (funis)
fusi-form-spindle shaped (fusus) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:05:26 GMT |
|
| uni- |
(unus-one)
uni-axial-having one axis
uni-lateral-having one side, confined to one side only
uni-nuclear-having one nucleus |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:04:36 GMT |
|
| sinistro- |
(sinister, sinistr-left)
sinistro-cerebral-relating to the left cerebral hemisphere
sinistro-lateral-relating to the left side
sinistro-torsion-turning or twisting to the left |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:04:36 GMT |
|
| sesqui- |
one and a half, one half more
sesqui-basic-a salt with 3 equivalents of the acid for 2 of the base
sesqui-hora-an hour anid a half
Sesquipedalian: A long polysyllabic word that means having many syllables or using long words, as is all too often the case with medical terms.
From the Latin sesqui- meaning one and a half times + ped, pes meaning foot. In Ars Poetica, the Roman poet Horace cautioned young poets against using "sesquipedalia verba" -- "words a foot and a half long." |
1 |
mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:41:39 GMT |
|
| semi- |
half, in part, somewhat
semi-comatose-in a condition of mild coma
semi-flexion-midway between extension and flexion
semi-lunar-half-moon shaped (luna)
semi-luxation-a partial dislocation (luxatio) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:04:35 GMT |
|
| postero- |
(posterior-behind)
postero-lateral-behind and to one side
postero-parietal-relating to the posterior portion of the parietal
lobe |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:04:35 GMT |
|
| primi- |
(primus-first)
primi-para-a woman giving birth the first time
prim-ordial-primitive (ordire-to begin) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:03:29 GMT |
|
| pluri- |
(plus, plur-more)
pluri-glandular-noting several glands or their secretion
pluri-gravida-a synonym for multi-gravida
pluri-para-a woman who has given birth to three or more
children |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:03:29 GMT |
|
| multi- |
(multus-many)
multi-form-occurring in many forms
multi-gravida-a woman who has been pregnant many times
multi-lobar-having several lobes
multi-nuclear-having two or more nuclei |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:03:29 GMT |
|
| medio- |
(medius-middle)
medio-carpal-relating to the central part of the wrist (carpus)
medio-lateral-relating to the middle and one side
medio-tarsal-relating to the middle of the instep (tarsus) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:03:29 GMT |
|
| mal- |
(malus-bad, evil)
mal-adjustment-poor adjustment
mal-aria-bad air (aria)
mal-formation-congenital deformity
mal-practice-mistreatment of a disease |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:02:28 GMT |
|
| dextro- |
(dexter, dextr-right) .
dextro-ocular-right eyed (oculus)
dextro-manual-right handed (manus)
dextro-pedal-right footed (pes, stem, ped-) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:02:28 GMT |
|
| anter- |
(anterior-before, in front of)
antero-grade-moving forward (gradior-to step)
antero-lateral-in front and to the side (latus)
antero-posterior-relating to both front and rear. |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:02:28 GMT |
|
| albo- |
(albus-white)
albo-cinereous--ashen white (cinus, ciner-ash)
albo-ferrin-a light brown powder with an iron compound
(ferrum)
albu-lactin-trade name of a soluble lactalbumin (lac-milk) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:02:28 GMT |
|
| -tio, Fr. and E. -tion |
a suffix of verbal roots signifying an action or function
bi-furca-tion-a forking, division into branches (furca-fork)
in-flamma-tion-a morbid change in the tissues (flamma-flame)
palpa-tion-an examination by the hands (palpare-to feel) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:28:48 GMT |
|
| -tas, E. -ty |
denotes an abstract quality or idea
acidi-ty-the state of being acid (acidum)
immuni-ty-a state resistant to disease (immunis-free from
service)
in-sani-ty-unsoundness of mind (insanus)
senili-ty-old age (senex-old) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:28:48 GMT |
|
| -osus, E. -ous or -ose- |
an adjectival suffix
aque-ous-watery (aqua)
adip-ose-fatty (adeps, stem; adip-fat)
pil-ose--hairy (pilus-hair)
rug-ose-wrinkled (ruga-wrinkle) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:28:48 GMT |
|
| -orium |
-designates a place
sanat-orium-a place for treatment (sanare-to heal)
sens-orium-the seat of sensation (sensus-sense)
tent-orium-tent, an anatomical part resembling a tent or covering |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:28:48 GMT |
|
| -or |
denotes a state or an agent
don-or-giver (donare-to give)
levat-or-one that lifts (levare-to lift)
rub-or-redness (ruber-red)
tum-or-swelling (tumescere-to swell) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:25:42 GMT |
|
| -culum, E. -cle |
a diminutive
corpus-cle-little body
folli-cle-little bag (follis)
ventri-cle-little belly, ventricle (venter)
vesi-cle-little bladder (vesica) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:25:42 GMT |
|
| -alis, E. -al |
an adjectival termination
cruci-al-decisive (crux-cross)
digit-al-relating or resembling a digit
dors-al-relating to the back (dorsum)
or-al-relating to the mouth (os, stem or-) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:25:42 GMT |
|
| -ago, -igo |
-gives an idea of activity
lumb-ago-rheumatism of the lumbar region (lumbus-loin)
prur-igo-itch (prurire-to itch)
vert-igo--dizziness, giddiness (vertere-to turn around) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:25:42 GMT |
|
| ultra- |
beyond, in excess
ultra-filtration-extra fine filtration
ultra-ligation-ligation of a vessel beyond the origin of a branch
ultra-violet-rays beyond the violet end of the spectrum
ultra-virus-extra virus, filtrable virus |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:18:58 GMT |
|
| trans- |
across, through, beyond
trans-ference--carry across, displacement of symptoms or effect
trans-fusion-pouring across, transfer of blood
trans-plantation-grafting of tissues
trans-urethral-through the urethra |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:18:58 GMT |
|
| supra- |
above, upon, over, upper
supra-costal-above the rib (costa)
supra-pubic-above the pubic arch
supra-renal-above the kidney (ren)
supra-sternal-above the breast (sternum) |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:18:58 GMT |
|
| super- |
above (in position or degree), over, upper part, extreme
super-acute-excessively sharp or acute
super-ciliary-above the eyebrow
super-numerary-in excess of the regular or normal number
super-tension-extreme tension |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| sub-, sup-under |
(in position or degree), beneath, downward, nearly
sub-acute-not definitely acute
sub-cutaneous-under the skin
sub-liminal-below the threshold (of sensation)
sup-puration (from sub-puration)-the formation of pus |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| se- |
an inseparable prefix meaning apart, sundering
se-cretion-separation (esp. of various substances from the blood)
se-gregation-removal of certain parts from a mass
se-junction-breaking of continuity |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| retro- |
back, backward, behind
retro-flexion-bending backward
retro-grade-going backward, moving backward
retro-nasal-posterior nasal
retro-version-turning backward
Retromingent: Urinating backwards. Also an animal such as a raccoon that urinates backwards. As in: "You have revealed yourself as a miserable, carping, retromingent vigilante, and I for one am sick of wasting my time communicating with you" (Benjamin C. Bradlee, Editor, The Washington Post). From the Latin retro- (back) + mingent from mingere (to urinate).
Retropubic prostatectomy: Surgical removal of the prostate through an incision in the abdomen.
Retrosternal: Behind the sternum (the breastbone). |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:38:00 GMT |
|
| re-, red (before a vowel)- |
back, again
re-current-running back, returned
re-duce-lead back, replace
re-flex-bent back, reacting, reaction
red-integration-renewal, restoration of lost or injured parts |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| pro- |
before, in front of, forward
pro-cess-an advance or progress
pro-ductive-leading forward, capable of producing
pro-lapse-to fall, sink forward
pro-sector-one who prosects, demonstrator of anatomy |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| prae-, E. pre- |
before (in time or space), in front of, anterior
pre-frontal-the anterior portion of the frontal lobe
pre-gnancy-before birth, gestation
pre-mature-unripe, undeveloped, occurring before the appointed
time
pre-oral-in front of the mouth |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| post- |
behind, following, after (time or space), posterior
post-encephalitis-following or a sequel of encephalitis
post-febrile-after fever (febris)
post-ocular-behind the eye
post-partum-after birth |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:49 GMT |
|
| per- |
through, thorough, excessive, very
per-cutaneous-through the skin (cutis)
per-forate-to pierce, bore through
per-meable-permitting the passage through
per-oxide-the oxide that contains the greatest number of oxygen'
atoms |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:15:11 GMT |
|
| ob- |
in front of, against, near (space or time)
ob-literation--complete removal
ob-stetrics-to stand in front (of a woman), midwifery
ob-struction-the act of blocking or clogging
oc-clusion (from ob-clusion)-the act of closure or state of being
closed |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:15:11 GMT |
|
| juxta- |
beside, near
juxta-articular-situated near a joint
juxta-position-an adjacent position
juxta-spinal-close to the spinal column |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:15:11 GMT |
|
| intro- |
into, inward, within
intro-duction-leading into
intro-flexion-bending inward
intro-mission-insertion
intro-vert-turned within, a person given to introspection |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:15:11 GMT |
|
| intra- |
within, inside of
intra-cellular-within the cell
intra-rectal-within the rectum
intra-uterine-within the uterus
intra-venous-in, into, within a vein |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:13:50 GMT |
|
| inter- |
between
inter-cellular--between cells
inter-digital-between the fingers or toes
inter-mittent-marked by intervals
inter,vertebral-situated between two vertebrae |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:13:50 GMT |
|
| infra- |
below, beneath, downward, lower
infra-inguinal-below the groin
infra-maxillary-below the maxilla
infra-orbital-below the orbit (eye socket)
infra-red-beyond the red end of the spectrum |
0 |
mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:13:50 GMT |
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| in-, im- |
an inseparable prefix indicating a negation; a privative
in-curable-not curable
in-sane-without mind, of unsound mind
im-maculate-without a spot
ir-reducible-not reducible, incapable of being made smaller |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:13:50 GMT |
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| in-, im- |
in, into, inside
in-cision-cutting in, a cut
in-cubation-lying in, the latent stage of an infectious disease
im-mersion-placing a body under water
im-pacted-pressed closely together, immovable |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:12:43 GMT |
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| extra-, extro- |
outside -of, outer side
extra-cellular-outside the cell
extra-cranial-outside the skull
extra-vasation-a discharge of blood from a vessel into the tissues
extro-vert-a person whose interest is turned outward |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:12:43 GMT |
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| e-, ec-, ex- |
out, out of, off, removal
e-jection-act of throwing out
e-nucleate-to remove whole
ex-tract-something drawn out, extracted
ex-udate (from ec+sudate)-sweat out, sweat |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:12:43 GMT |
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| di-, dis- |
an inseparable preposition denoting sundering, apart; sometimes negative
di-gestion-carrying (food) away, digestion
dis-infectant-freeing from infection, an agent that disinfects
dis-location-displacement (of a bone)
dis-sect-cut apart, cut up |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:12:43 GMT |
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| de- |
down, downward; sometimes a privative
de-ciduous-not permanent, temporary
de-composition-decay, putrefaction
de-mentia-without mind, mental deterioriation
de-odorant-taking odor away |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:10:38 GMT |
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| contra- |
against, opposed
contra-ception-against conception
contra-indication-rendering a particular treatment undesirable
contra-stimulant-opposing stimulation
contra-toxin-against toxin |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:10:38 GMT |
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| co-, con- |
with, together
co-agulation-changing into a clot
con-cussion-a violent shock
col-lapse-extreme prostration
com-press-pressed together, a compressed pad |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:10:38 GMT |
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| circum- |
around, about
circum-cision-cutting around
circum-flex-bent around
circum-ocular-around the eye
circum-oral-around the mouth |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:10:38 GMT |
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| bi-, bis- |
twice, double
bi-carbonate-a salt having two elements of carbonic acid
bi-cuspid-having two points
bi-lateral-pertaining to both sides
bis-axillary-pertaining to both armpits (axilla) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:08:43 GMT |
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| ambi-, ambo- |
both, on both sides
ambi-dextrous-able to use both hands
ambi-valent-having power in both directions
ambo-ceptor-accepting both, a substance in the blood
ambo-sexual-bisexual, affecting both sexes |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:08:43 GMT |
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| ad- |
to, toward
ad-hesion-sticking to
ad-renal-near the kidney, adrenal gland
ac-cretion-accumulation
ap-pendix-hanging upon |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:08:43 GMT |
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| a-, ab-, abs- |
away from, off
a-vulsion-tearing away
ab-ductor-leading away
ab-oral-away from the mouth
abs-tract-a condensation |
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mcs5109 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:08:42 GMT |
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| vesica |
bladder |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| vermis |
worm |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| venter |
belly |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| vena |
vein |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| vas |
vessel |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| valva |
valve |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| vagina |
sheath |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| uterus |
womb |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:40:29 GMT |
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| ulcus |
ulcer |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| tussis |
cough |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| tunica |
garment |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| tonsilla |
pointed pole |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| tergum |
back |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| talus |
ankle |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| tabes |
wasting |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| sudor |
sweat |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:39:27 GMT |
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| succus |
juice |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:38:10 GMT |
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| stimulus |
goad |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:38:10 GMT |
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| spina |
thorn |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:38:10 GMT |
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| semen |
seed |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:38:10 GMT |
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| sella |
chair
Sella turcica: The "Turkish saddle" in which sits the pituitary gland.
The sella is a bony box in the middle of the head. It was called the sella turcica (the Turkish saddle) because of its resemblance to a saddle used by the Turks (and Arabs) which had supports in front and back. (By comparison, the Romans had no saddle but simply rode on a cover tied to the back of the horse.) |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:36:17 GMT |
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| scrotum |
pouch |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:37:30 GMT |
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| saliva |
spittle |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:37:30 GMT |
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| ruga |
wrinkle, furrow |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:37:30 GMT |
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| retina |
net
Retina: The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain. There is a small area, called the macula, in the retina that contains special light-sensitive cells. The macula allows us to see fine details clearly.
Retinal detachment: A separation of the retina from its connection at the back of the eye. The separation usually results from a tear (that is, a rent or rip, not a tear drop) in the retina. The tear often occurs when the vitreous gel pulls loose or separates from its attachment to the retina, usually in the outside edges of the eye.
Retinal fundus: The interior lining of the eyeball, including the retina (the light-sensitive screen), optic disc (the head of the nerve to the eye), and the macula (the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest). The fundus is the portion of the inner eye that can be seen during an eye examination by looking through the pupil.
Retinoblastoma: A malignant eye tumor in children, usually under age 5, that arises in cells in the developing retina containing cancer-predisposing mutations in both copies of the gene RB1. The most common sign of retinoblastoma (RB) is a white pupillary reflex to light (leukocoria). Strabismus (a "lazy eye") is the second most common sign |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:36:22 GMT |
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| ren |
kidney |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:36:45 GMT |
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| pupilla |
little girl
pupillary aperture
the pupil.
pupillary block
an obstruction to the flow of aqueous between the border of the pupil and the anterior capsule of the lens.
pupillary consensual light reflex
constriction of the pupil in the eye opposite to the one receiving an intensified beam of light, and reversal when the light is removed. The reflex is clearcut in humans and dogs but little used in food animals. Presence of the reflex is a guarantee of integrity of the optic pathways.
pupillary constriction
see miosis.
pupillary cyst
see iris cyst.
pupillary dilatation
see mydriasis.
pupillary light reflex
constriction of a dilated pupil in response to an increase in light intensity and a dilatation of a constricted pupil in response to a decrease in the intensity. Activity of the reflex indicates the efficiency of the retina, the optic and oculomotor nerves and the musculature of the iris.
pupillary membranectomy
a surgical technique for resection of an iridocapsular membrane, formed as a sequela to cataract surgery.
persistent pupillary membrane
nonvascular remnants of the tunica vasculosa lentis may extend across the iris or from the iris to the cornea, often producing a corneal opacity at the site. A common defect in dogs, particularly in Basenjis.
pupillary zone
the portion of iris closest to the pupillary border. |
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mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:18:22 GMT |
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| pulmo |
lung |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:36:45 GMT |
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| pons |
bridge |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:36:06 GMT |
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| placenta |
flat cake
Placenta accreta: The abnormal adherence of the chorionic villi (vascular fingers of the chorion, a part of the placenta) to the myometrium (the muscle of the uterus), . Normally there is tissue intervening between the chorionic villi and the myometrium but in placenta accreta, these vascular processes of the chorion grow directly in the myometrium. Placenta accreta can progress into placenta percreta.
Placenta percreta: A placenta that invades the uterine wall. In placenta percreta, the vascular processes of the chorion (the chorionic villi), a fetal membrane that enters into the formation of the placenta, may invade the full thickness of the myometrium. This can cause an incomplete rupture of the uterus. The chorionic villi can go right on through both the myometrium and the outside covering of the uterus (serosa), causing complete and catastrophic rupture of the uterus.
Placenta praevia: A placenta implanted near the outlet of the uterus, so that at the time of delivery the placenta precedes the baby. Placenta praevia can cause painless bleeding in the last third of pregnancy, and may be a reason for a C-section.
Also known as low placenta.
Placenta previa: Location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus (womb) so that the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix.
Placenta, succenturiate: An extra placenta separate from the main placenta. In anatomy "succenturiate" means accessory to an organ. In this case, a succenturiate placenta is an accessory placenta.
Placental stage of labor: The part of labor from the birth of the baby until the placenta (afterbirth) and fetal membranes are delivered. Also called the third stage of labor. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:11:27 GMT |
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| pelvis |
basin |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:36:06 GMT |
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| pectus |
chest |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:36:06 GMT |
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| patella |
shallow pan
Patellar: Pertaining to the patella, the kneecap by another name, the familiar small bone planted in the front of the knee.
Patellectomy: An operation to remove the patella.
Joint, patellofemoral: One of the knee joints. The knee has three parts. The thigh bone (femur) meets the large shin bone (tibia) forming the main knee joint. This joint has an inner (medial) and an outer (lateral) compartment. The kneecap (patella) and the femur form a third joint, called the patellofemoral joint.
Patellar tendon reflex: See: Knee jerk. The reflex tested by tapping just below the knee causing the lower leg to suddenly jerk forward. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:29:23 GMT |
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| ovum |
egg |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:35:08 GMT |
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| os |
mouth
external os, the external orifice of the uterus
internal os, the internal orifice of the uterus
os or ostium, the "mouth" of a coronary artery |
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mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:11:48 GMT |
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| oculus |
eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:35:08 GMT |
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| nodus |
knot |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:46 GMT |
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| morbus |
disease |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| mensis |
month |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| mens |
mind |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| meatus |
opening
the external acoustic meatus, the opening of the ear canal
The internal auditory meatus, a canal in the temporal bone of the skull
the urinary meatus, which is the opening of the urethra, situated on the glans penis in males, and in the vulva in females
the superior meatus, middle meatus and inferior meatus of the nose |
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mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:58:35 GMT |
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| manus |
hand |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| lupus |
wolf |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| lues |
plague |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| lingua |
tongue |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| ligamentum |
binding |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| lens |
lentil |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| latius |
side |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| labium |
lip |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:31:37 GMT |
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| ilium |
flank |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| hernia |
rupture |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| cutis |
skin |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| glans |
gland |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| cortex |
bark |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| fundus |
base, bottom |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| corpus |
body |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| frons |
forehead |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:36 GMT |
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| cor |
heart |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| fossa |
ditch |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| cervix |
neck |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| fornix |
arch
Fornix cerebri- a fibrous arching band connecting the two lobes of the cerebrum.
Fornix conjunctivae- loose arching folds connecting the conjunctival membrane lining the inside of the eyelid with the conjunctival membrane covering the eyeball.
Fornix vaginae- the anterior (front) and posterior (back) recesses into which the upper vagina is divided. These vaultlike recesses are formed by protrusion of the cervix into the vagina. aka Fornix uteri.
"Fornix" is the Latin word for "vault or arch." "Fornix" is closely related to "fornication." It seems that prostitutes in ancient Rome used to hang out under the arches of certain public buildings. The act of carrying on an illicit sexual relationship consequently came to be called "going under the arches" or fornication.
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:30:48 GMT |
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| cerebrum |
brain |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| foramen |
perforation |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| cella |
chamber |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| fetus |
embryo |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| caries |
decay
Caries: Dental cavities. Holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface and the dentin is the yellow layer just beneath enamel. Both layers serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Small cavities may not cause pain, and may be unnoticed by the patient. Larger cavities can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins, foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet - causing toothache. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:42:09 GMT |
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| caput |
head |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| femur |
thigh, thigh bone |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| cancer |
crab |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:12 GMT |
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| febris |
fever |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| bucca |
cheek |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| fascia |
land |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| bacillus |
little rod |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| facies |
face |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| aqua |
water |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| dens |
tooth |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| anus |
ring |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:24:39 GMT |
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| -uria |
(urinate)
hemat-uria-blood in the urine
py-uria-pus in the urine |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:17:28 GMT |
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| -trophy |
(trephein; stem, troph-to nourish)
a-trophy-lack of nourishment, wasting of the tissues of the body
hyper-trophy-excessive nourishment, overgrowth |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:17:28 GMT |
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| -tomy |
(tom&-incision)
laparo-tomy-incision into the doin (lapara-loin)
lobo-tomy--operation on the frontal lobe |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:17:28 GMT |
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| -thermy |
(therm&-heat)
dia-thermy-elevation of temperature by electric current
electro-thermy-applying heat by electricity |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:16:06 GMT |
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| -therapy |
(therapeia-treatment)
hydro-therapy-treatment by water
physio-therapy-treatment by natural means (air, water, massage) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:16:06 GMT |
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| -stomy |
(stoma-mouth)
colo-stomy-forming an opening into the colon
cysto-stomy-forming an opening. into the bladder |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:16:06 GMT |
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| -stenoszs |
narrowing
cardio-stenosis-narrowing of the heart
entero-stenosis-narrowing of the intestines |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:16:06 GMT |
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| -staxis |
dripping, oozing, slow hemorrhage
entero-staxis-bleeding from the intestines
epi-staxis-nose bleed |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:15:15 GMT |
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| -stasis |
stoppage, checking
hemo-stasis-arrest of bleeding
homeo-stasis-standing still, bodily equilibrium |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:15:15 GMT |
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| -spasm |
(spasmos-convulsion, cramp)
entero-spasm-intestinal colic
pyloro-spasm-painful contraction of the pylorus
anospasm
Spasm of the anus
blepharospasm
1. Spasm of the eyelid muscle resulting in the closure of the eye or eyes.
bronchiospasm, bronchospasm
Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, as that which occurs in asthma
dactylospasm
1. Vascular spasm or cramp of fingers or toes.
phrenospasm
Spasm of the diaphragm, as when hiccuping
spasmolytic
1. Relieving spasm, usually of smooth muscle, as in arteries, bronchi, intestine, bile duct, ureters, or sphincters, but also of voluntary muscle. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:48:41 GMT |
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| -scope, -scopy |
(skopein-to view)
cysto-scope-an instrument to view the bladder (kystis-bladder)
ophthalmo-scope-an instrument to view the fundus of the eye
Laparoscope - a scope used for examining the peritoneal cavity
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure used to evaluate the interior surfaces of an organ by inserting a small scope in the body, usually through a natural body opening. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:01:49 GMT |
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| -sclerosis |
hardening, induration
arterio-sclerosis-hardening of the arteries
arthro-sclerosis-stiffness of the joints |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:05:26 GMT |
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| -rrhea |
(rrhoia-flow)
gono-rrhea-a discharge caused by gonococcus infection
leuco-rrhea-white discharge |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:05:26 GMT |
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| -rrhaphy |
(rrhaph&-stitch)
perineo-rrhaphy-suturing of the perineum
urethro-rrhaphy-suture of the urethra |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:05:26 GMT |
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| -rrhagia, -rrhage |
(rhegnymi-break forth)
hemo-rrhage-bleeding
metro-rrhagia-bleeding from the uterus (metra-uterus) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:05:26 GMT |
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| -pyosis |
(pyon-pus)
arthro-pyosis-suppuration in a joint
nephro-pyosis-suppuration of the kidney |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:04:23 GMT |
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| -ptysis |
(a spitting), spitting
The word "hemoptysis" comes from the Greek "haima" for "blood" + "ptysis" meaning "a spitting" = a spitting of blood. The source of the blood is from the respiratory tract such as the airways (bronchi), trachea, or lung. Hemoptysis can be a sign of serious conditions including pneumonia, tumors, or bronchitis as well as other conditions.
albuminoptysis: albumin in the sputum
plasmoptysis: bursting forth of protoplasm from a cell through rupture of the cell wall. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:02:10 GMT |
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| -poiesis |
making, formation
hemato-poiesis-formation of blood |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:04:23 GMT |
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| -plegia |
(pleg-stroke)
hemi-plegia-half stroke, paralysis of one side of the body
para-plegia-paralysis of the lower part of the body |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:04:23 GMT |
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| -plasty |
(plassein-to form; cf. "plastic" surgeon)
entero-plasty-plastic surgery of the intestines
rhino-plasty-plastic surgery of the nose (rhis, rhin-nose) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:03:18 GMT |
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| -phobia |
(phobos-fear)
claustro-phobia-a morbid fear of being in any closed place
hydro-phobia-fear of water, rabies |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:03:18 GMT |
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| -philia |
(philein-to like)
hemo-philia-"liking of blood", a disorder marked with hemorrhages |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:03:18 GMT |
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| -pathy |
(pathos-suffering)
adeno-pathy-glandular disease
psycho-pathy-i disorder of the mind, insanity
myopathy (muscle disease)
neuropathy (nerve disease)
retinopathopathy (disease of the retina)
sympathy (literally, suffering together) |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:24:09 GMT |
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| -opia |
(vision)
ambly-opia-dimness of vision (amblys-dull)
my-opia-winking vision, shortsightedness (myein-to wink) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:23:32 GMT |
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| -odynia |
(odyn&-pain)
acr-odynia-pain in the extremities
ot-odynia-pain in the ear |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:23:32 GMT |
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| -meter |
measure, an instrument for measuring
pulsi-meter-instrument to measure the pulse
thermo-meter-instrument to measure heat |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:23:32 GMT |
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| -megalia, E. -megaly |
(megas, megal-large)
acro-megalia or acromegaly-enlargement of the extremities
spleno-megalia-enlargement of the spleen |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:23:32 GMT |
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| -mania |
madness, uncontrollable impulse
klepto-mania-a pathological impulse to steal
megalo-mania-delusion of grandeur |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:08:32 GMT |
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| -malacia |
(malakia-softening)
myo-malacia-softening of muscular tissues
osteo-malacia-softening of the bones |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:08:32 GMT |
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| -lysis |
"to destroy" or "to separate"
analysis- ana means "above" or "back" or "again."
analysis is "the resolution or breaking up of anything complex into its various simple elements, the opposite process to synthesis."
hemo-lysis--destruction of the red blood cells
para-lysis-loss of voluntary movement in a muscle
cytolysis, plasmolysis, onycholysis, hemolysis, hemodialysis, homolysis, heterolysis, histolysis, pyrolosis, and lipolysis
anxiolytic- a drug that helps to "loosen" or dissipate anxiety |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:41:14 GMT |
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| -logia |
(Gr. logos-word, discourse, treatise)
physio-logy-the science which deals with life processes
uro-logy-the specialty dealing with the diseases of the urinary
organs |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:56:11 GMT |
|
| -lith |
(lithos-stone, calculus)
entero-lith-an intestinal calculus
hemato-lith-a concretion in the wall of a blood vessel |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:56:11 GMT |
|
| -graph, -graphy |
(graphein-to write)
dermo-graph-an instrument for marking or writing on the skin
ventriculo-graphy-radiography of the cerebral ventricles |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:56:11 GMT |
|
| -gram |
(gramma-writing, drawing)
cardio-gram-the record of the movement of the heart
encephalo-gram-a roentgenogram of the brain |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:56:11 GMT |
|
| -genesis, E. -geny |
generation, origin
patho-genesis-the origin or development of a disease
spermato-genesis-production of spermatozoa
onto-geny-the development of the individual
Parthenogenesis- form of asexual reproduction found in females, where growth and development of embryos occurs without fertilization by a male |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:32:12 GMT |
|
| -esthesia |
(aisthesis-feeling, sensibility)
an-esthesia-lack of feeling
par-esthesia-an abnormal spontarneous sensation (like itching) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:54:13 GMT |
|
| -emia |
(haima-blood)
an-emia-lack of blood
ur-emia-an excess of urea in the blood |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:54:13 GMT |
|
| -ectopia |
(ek + topos-out of place)
nephr-ectopia-abnormal mobility of the kidney
splen-ectopia-abnormal mobility of the spleen |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:54:13 GMT |
|
| -ectomy |
(ektome&-excision)
hyster-ectomy-excision of the uterus
thyroid-ectomy-excision of the thyroid-gland |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:52:46 GMT |
|
| -cyte |
(kytos-cell)
erythro-cyte-red blood corpuscle
lympho-cyte-lymph corpuscle |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:52:46 GMT |
|
| -clasia, -clasis |
breaking
arthro-clasia-breaking of a joint, breaking up of adhesions
hemo-clasis-breaking up of the red blood corpuscles |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:52:46 GMT |
|
| -cinesia |
(kinesis-movement)
cardio-cinesia-movement, action of the heart
entero-cinesia-movement of the intestine, peristalsis |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:52:46 GMT |
|
| -cele |
(kele-protrusion, tumor, hernia)
hemato-cele-blood cyst
hydro-cele-water hernia |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:51:31 GMT |
|
| -asthenia |
(asthenes-weak)
mny-asthenia-muscular weakness
neur-asthenia-nerve weakness, nervous exhaustion |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:51:31 GMT |
|
| -algia |
(algos-pain)
gastr-algia-stomach ache
neur-algia-nerve pain
algesia
The sense of pain; sensitiveness to pain
algesthesia
The sensibility to pain or the perception of pain; any painful sensation.
analgesic, analgetic
1. Relieving pain; an agent that alleviates pain without causing loss of consciousness.
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:17:21 GMT |
|
| -agra |
seizure
cardi-agra-heart seizure, angina pectoris
pod-agra-foot seizure, gout
anconagra
1. Pain in the elbow, or elbows.
2. Acute gout of the elbow
arthragra
Articular gout (painful swelling that occurs in various joints of the body).
cheiragra, chiragra
1. Pain in the hand.
2. Gout in the hand.
dactylagra
Pain from gout of the fingers
gonagra
Pain from gout in the knee.
odontagra
A toothache thought to be of gouty origin. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:58:37 GMT |
|
| -agogue |
(agogos-leader)
galact-agogue-an agent promoting the secretion of milk
hypn-agogue-inducer of sleep, hypnotic |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:50:35 GMT |
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| tele- |
distant
tele-neuron-the end neuron
tele-pathy-minding-reading from afar |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:50:35 GMT |
|
| palin- |
back, backward, again
palin-dromia-a running back, a relapse
palin-esthesia-a return of sensation |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:50:35 GMT |
|
| opisth- |
(opisth&-behind)
opisth-encephalon-brain behind, the cerebellum
opistho-tonos-stretching backward, a tetanic spasm
Opisthotonos: A great rigid spasm of the body with the back fully arched and the heels and head bent back. Opisthotonos occurs in meningitis, especially in infants, due to irritation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It also occurs with depressed brain function and injury to the brain. Opisthotonos is an ominous neurologic sign. Pronounced o·pis·tho·ton·os. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:05:07 GMT |
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| exo- |
outside, outward
exo-genous--originating outside
exo-gnathion-outside jaw, maxilla |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:49:26 GMT |
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| eu- |
(eu-well, easy)
eu-phoria-bearing oneself well, good health
eu-thanasia-easy death |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:49:26 GMT |
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| endo- |
endon-within
endo-crine-secretion within, internal secretion
endo-metrium-within the uterus, membrane lining the uterus
Endocannabinoid: A marijuana-like substance.
Endocervical curettage: The removal of tissue from the inside of the cervix using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette.
Endochondral bone: Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage.
The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the process of calcification. The cartilage is then resorbed (reabsorbed), leaving bone in its place. Many bones are formed this way, particularly the long bones of the arms, legs, and ribs.
"Endochondral" means "within cartilage."
Endocrinopathy: Literally, a disease of an endocrine gland. A medical term for a hormone problem. For example, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, etc.
Endoderm: One of the three primary germ cell layers -- the other two are the mesoderm and ectoderm -- in the very early embryo. The endoderm is the innermost of the three layers. It differentiates to give rise first to the embryonic gut and then to the linings of respiratory and digestive tracts and the liver and pancreas.
Endometrial ablation: Removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decreases menstrual flow or stops it completely.
Endometrioma: Part of the condition known as endometriosis. Endometrioma is a type of cyst formed when endometrial tissue (the mucous membrane that makes up the inner layer of the uterine wall) grows in the ovaries. It affects women during the reproductive years and may cause chronic pelvic pain associated with menstruation.
Endometriosis: The presence of tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (womb) in an abnormal anatomical location. Endometriosis is very common and may not produce symptoms, or it may lead to painful menstruation. It has also been associated with infertility. Endometriosis occurs most commonly within the Fallopian tubes and on the outside of the tubes and ovaries, the outer surface of the uterus and intestines, and anywhere on the surface of the pelvic cavity. It can also be found, less often, on the surface of the liver, in old surgery scars or, very rarely, in the lung or brain.
Endometrium: The uterine lining; the cells that line the uterus (the womb); the inner layer of the uterus. This tissue is shed monthly in response to the hormonal changes of the menstrual period. The endometrium then grows back and slowly gets thicker and thicker until the next period when it is once again sloughed off.
Endonuclease: An enzyme that cleaves a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) at specific internal sites in the nucleotide base sequence.
Endopeptidase: An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of peptide bonds within a polypeptide or protein. Peptidase refers to the fact that it acts on peptide bonds and endopeptidase refers to the fact that these are internal bonds. An exopeptide catalyzes the cleavage of the terminal or penultimate peptide bond, releasing a single amino acid or dipeptide from the peptide chain.
Endorphin: One of the body's own painkillers, an opioid (morphine-like) chemical produced by the body that serves to suppress pain.
Endorphins are manufactured in the brain, spinal cord, and many other parts of the body. They are released in response to neurotransmitters and bind to certain neuron receptors (the same ones that bind opiate medicines). Endorphins act as analgesics (diminishing the perception of pain) and as sedatives.
Chemically, endorphins are peptides (amino acid chains that are shorter than proteins) and they are rapidly inactivated by enzymes called peptidases.
Endoscope: A lighted optical instrument used to get a deep look inside the body and examine organs such as the throat or esophagus. An endoscope can be rigid or flexible
Endostatin: Endostatin is a piece (a fragment) of a protein, collagen 18, found in all blood vessels. This fragment is normally secreted by tumors. It appears to halt the process of developing new blood vessels (angiogenesis) which is necessary to tumor development. Endostatin may, it is hoped, represent a prototype for a new class of agents with which to treat cancer.
Endourologist: An endourologist is a urologist with special expertise in navigating, using endoscopic optical instruments and other tools, inside the kidney, ureter and bladder. Endourologists are specialists in treating diseases of these organs.
Endotracheal tube: A flexible plastic tube that is put in the mouth and then down into the trachea (the airway). The doctor inserts the tube under direct vision with the help of a laryngoscope. The procedure is called endotracheal intubation. The purpose is to ventilate the lungs.
Endovascular aneurysm repair: Abbreviated (and most often called) EVAR; A procedure to repair an aneurysm of the aorta. In EVAR a stent is placed in the aneurysmal area of the aorta. The procedure is similar to the placement of a stent in a coronary artery after angioplasty.
EVAR is done percutaneously (through the skin). It usually involves two small incisions made in the groin to expose the femoral arteries. A synthetic graft and stents are fed through these arteries with catheters and guidewires until the graft is positioned correctly at the top and bottom of the defective portion of the aorta. Removal of the sheath with or without balloon expansion allows barbs or other fixing devices to attach to the artery wall and hold the graft firmly in place, allowing blood to pass through it and remove pressure from the weakened aortic wall. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:49:31 GMT |
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| di- |
(dis-twice)
di-hydric-a chemical compound with two hydrogen atoms
di-morphism---existing in two forms |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:49:26 GMT |
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| xantho- |
(xanthos-yellow)
xantho-derm-yellow skin
xanth-opsia-yellow vision |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:47:03 GMT |
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| tachy- |
(tachys-fast)
- tachy-cardia---quick heart, rapid action of the heart
tachy-pnea-rapid breathing |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:47:03 GMT |
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| pseudo- |
(pseudes-false, spurious)
pseudo-cele-false cavity, the 5th ventricle of the brain
pseudo-cyesis-false pregnancy
Pseudodementia: A severe form of depression resulting from a progressive brain disorder in which cognitive changes mimic those of dementia.
Pseudogout: Inflammation of the joints caused by deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals, resulting in arthritis, most commonly of the knees, wrists, shoulders, hips, and ankles, usually affecting only one or a few joints at a time. True gout is due to a different type of crystal formed by the precipitation of uric acid.
Pseudotumor cerebri: Increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumor. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vomiting, pulsating intracranial noises, singing in the ears, double vision, loss of visual accuracy, and even blindness. It is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. The cause is usually not known. The condition is associated sometimes with the use of tetracycline, nalidixic acid, nitrofurantoin, phenytoin, lithium, and amiodarone, and the overuse of vitamin A. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:30:34 GMT |
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| prota- |
(protos-first)
proto-plasm-first formed, living matter
proto-type-first form, primitive form |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:47:03 GMT |
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| poly- |
(polys-much, many)
poly-pus-many feet
poly-uria-excessive urination |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:46:00 GMT |
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| polio- |
(polios-grey)
polio-encephalitis-inflammation of the grey matter of the brain
polio-myelitis-inflammation of the grey matter of the spinal
cord |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:46:00 GMT |
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| pan- |
(pas, pan-all, entire)
pan-creas-all flesh, the pancreas gland
pan-demic-a disease attacking all |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:46:00 GMT |
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| paleo- |
(palaios-ancient)
paleo-genesis-hereditary transmission of peculiarities
paleo-pathology-study of diseases of the prehistoric times |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:46:00 GMT |
|
| oxy- |
(oxys-sharp, acid)
oxy-gen-a gaseous element present in acids
oxy-lallia-rapid speech |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:44:56 GMT |
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| ortho- |
(orthos-straight, correct)
ortho-dontia-straightening of the teeth
ortho-pedics-correction of deformities |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:44:56 GMT |
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| oligo- |
(oligos-little, few)
oligo-phrenia-mental weakness, feeblemindedness
oligo-pnea-infrequent respiration |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:44:56 GMT |
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| neo- |
(neos-new, recent, young)
neo-natal-relating to the period immediately succeeding birth
neo-plasm-new growth |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:44:56 GMT |
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| mono- |
(monos-alone, single)
mono-nuclear-having a single nucleus
mono-plegia-paralysis of one limb |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:43:57 GMT |
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| micro- |
(mikros-small)
micro-be (mikros+bios)-small living thing
micro-scope-a viewer of small things |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:43:57 GMT |
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| meso- |
(mesos-middle)
mes-encephalon-midbrain
mes-entery-middle intestine |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:43:57 GMT |
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| melan- |
(melas, melan-black)
melan-cholia-black bile, a depressed emotional state
melano-sarcoma-a deeply pigmented sarcoma |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:43:57 GMT |
|
| mega-, megal- |
(megas, megal-great, large)
mega-colon-dilatation of the large intestine
megalo-mania-delusion of grandeur |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:31:37 GMT |
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| macro- |
(makros-long, large)
macro-cephalic-having a large head
macro-glossia-enlargement of the tongue |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:31:37 GMT |
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| leuco- |
(leukos-white)
leuco-cyte-white cell, white blood corpuscle
leuco-rrhea-white discharge |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:31:37 GMT |
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| iso- |
(isos-equal, like)
iso-thermal-having the same temperature
iso-tonia-tonic equality |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:31:37 GMT |
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| idio- |
(idios-one's own, private)
idio-pathic-noting a primary disease, one originating without
apparent extrinsic cause
idio-syncrasy-one's own mixing, peculiarities of a person |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:30:33 GMT |
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| homo- |
(homos-the same)
homo-lateral-on or relatiftg to the same side
homo-sexual-having attraction for the same sex |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:30:33 GMT |
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| homeo- |
(homoios-similar)
homeo-pathy-a special system of therapeutics
homeo-stasis--condition of bodily equilibrium; literally "standing
still" |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:30:33 GMT |
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| hetero- |
(heteros-other, different, opposite)
hetero-plasty-surgical grafting with tissue derived from another individual
hetero-tonia-different, variable tension |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:30:33 GMT |
|
| hemi- |
(one half)
hemi-atrophy-atrophy of one lateral half of a part or organ
hemi-plegia-half stroke, paralysis of one side of the body
Hemidesmosome- A specialised structure that attaches an epithelial cell to the basement membrane beneath it.
Hemidiaphragm- Half of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen and that serves as the main muscle of respiration. Both hemidiaphragms are visible on X-ray studies from the front or back.
The right hemidiaphragm is protected by the liver and is stronger than the left. The left hemidiaphragm is more often subject to rupture and hernia than the right. This may also reflect weaknesses at the points of embryologic fusion of the left hemidiaphragm.
Hemifacial microsomia- Goldenhar syndrome: Congenital malformation of the jaw, cheek and ear associated with vertebral defects.
Hemihyperhidrosis- (excess sweating) confined to one side of the body. Hemihyperhidrosis may occur after a stroke.
Hemihypertrophy- Asymmetric overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the skull, face, trunk, limbs, and/or digits, with or without visceral involvement. Hemihypertrophy may be an isolated finding in an otherwise normal individual, or it may appear as part of several syndromes, including the Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome.
Hemiparesis- Weakness on one side of the body
Hemiplegia- Paralysis of one side of the body. From hemi- (half) + plege (a blow, stroke).
Hemithorax- Half of the thorax or, more simply, one side of the chest. The plural is hemithoraxes or hemithoraces. A chest with no separation of the hemithoraces is called a buffalo chest.
Hemizygous- Having only a single copy of a gene instead of the customary two copies. All of the gene on the single X chromosome in the male are in the hemizygous state |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:03:54 GMT |
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| erythro- |
(erythros-red)
erythro-cyte-red cell, red corpuscle
erythr-edema-red swelling
Erythroleukemia: A form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) involving the cells that give rise to the erythrocytes (the red blood cells). In this type of leukemia, the body produces large numbers of abnormal, immature red blood cells. Erythroleukemia is classified as acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL) of the M6 type.
Erythromycin: Erythromycin is a common antibiotic for treating bacterial infection. Sold under many brand names, including EES, Erycin and Erythromia
Erythrophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of blushing. Sufferers of erythrophobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. Their anxiety results from worry about being the focus of attention and the subject of embarrassment. Attempts to suppress blushing often have the opposite effect. Sufferers of erythrophobia tend to avoid social gatherings and workplace projects that require them to interact with, or speak before, groups of co-workers. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:38:16 GMT |
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| ecto- |
(ektos-outside)
ecto-derm-outer side of the skin
ecto-plasm-moulded on the outer side, the outer side of the
cytoplasm |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:29:14 GMT |
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| crypto- |
(cryptos-secret, hidden)
crypto-genic-of hidden, obscure origin
crypt-orchid-hidden, undescended testis |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:29:14 GMT |
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| caco- |
(kakos-bad)
cac-hexia-bad habit, lack of nutrition, and wasting
cac-idrosis-morbid sweating
cachectic
Relating to or suffering from cachexia
cachexia, cachexy
1. A state of ill health, malnutrition, and wastng. It may occur in many chronic diseases, certain malignancies, and advanced pulmonary tuberculosis
cacidrosis, kakidrosis
Sweat that is fetid or offensive due to bacterial decomposition. It occurs mostly on the feet, in the groin, and under the arms
cacogenics
The breeding of a weak race; the opposite of eugenics
cacography
1. Bad writing or bad handwriting; opposed to calligraphy
cacophony
1. The quality of having bad sounds; the use of harsh-sounding words or phrases; the opposite of euphony. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:47:20 GMT |
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| brady- |
(bradys-slow)
brady-cardia-abnormal slowness of the heart beat
brady-pnea-abnormal slowness of respiration |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:28:22 GMT |
|
| auto- |
(autos-.-self)
auto-matism-a condition in which movements are made without
conscious exercise of the will
aut-opsy-seeing with one's own eyes, post-mortem examination |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:28:22 GMT |
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| allo- |
(allos-other)
allo-cinesis-passive movement, reflex movement
all-ergy-a clinical change in the capacity of the organism to react
to an infection, hypersensitiveness |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:28:22 GMT |
|
| zoo- |
(zoon-a living thing, an animal)
zo6-logy-study of animals
zo6-parasite-an animal parasite |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:27:03 GMT |
|
| sphygmo- |
(sphygmos-pulse)
sphygmo-graph-an instrument to record pulse beat
sphygmo-mano-meter-an instrument for measuring the blood
pressure |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:27:03 GMT |
|
| pyr-, pyret- |
(pyr-fire, heat, inflammation)
pyr-exia-an acute inflammation
pyreto-mania-an uncontrollable desire to incendiarism |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:25:08 GMT |
|
| pyo- |
(pyon-pus)
pyo-genic-pus forming
pyo-periton-itis-suppurative inflammation of the peritoneum |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:25:08 GMT |
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| pod- |
(pus, pod-foot)
pod-agra-seizure in the foot, gout
pod-iatrist-foot practitioner |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:25:08 GMT |
|
| ot- |
(us, ot-ear)
oto-myc-osis-a fungus-caused inflammation of the ear
oto-rrhea--discharge from the ear |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:25:08 GMT |
|
| osteo- |
(osteon-bone)
osteo-malacia-softening of the bone
osteo-necrosis-killing, decay of the bone
Osteotomy: Taking out part or all of a bone, or cutting into or through bone.
Osteonecrosis: Bone death resulting from poor blood supply to an area of bone. Also known as aseptic necrosis or avascular necrosis.
Osteodystrophy: A bone disorder that adversely affects bone growth.
Osteoid osteoma: A benign tumor of bone tissue. It emerges most often in the teens or 20s, and is found most frequently in the femur and in males. Symptoms include pain, mostly at night. Diagnosis is by X-ray. Most cases do not require invasive treatment, just the use of aspirin or non-aspirin analgesics for pain. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:02:37 GMT |
|
| ophthalmo- |
(ophthalmos-eye)
ophthalmo-gyric-causing eye movements
ophthalmo-scope-an instrument to view the eye |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:24:03 GMT |
|
| odont- |
(odys, odont-tooth)
odonto-clasis-breaking of tooth
odont-orthrosis-straightening of teeth |
0 |
mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:24:03 GMT |
|
| neuro- |
(neuron-cord, tendon, nerve)
neur-algia-nerve pain
neur-asthenia-nerve weakness
Neuralgia: Pain along the course of a nerve.
Neurectomy: The removal of part or all of a nerve.
Neurinoma, acoustic: A benign tumor that may develop on the hearing and balance nerves near the inner ear. The tumor results from an overproduction of Schwann cells -- small sheet-like cells that normally wrap around nerve fibers like onion skin and help support the nerves. When growth is abnormally excessive, Schwann cells bunch together, pressing against the hearing and balance nerves, often causing gradual hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and dizziness
Neuroblastoma: A leading childhood form of cancer that arises in the adrenal gland or in tissue in the nervous system that is related to the adrenal gland. Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor outside the brain in infants and children. It is often present at birth but usually is not detected until later in infancy or childhood.. The most common symptoms are the result of pressure by the tumor or bone pain from metastases. Protruding eyes and dark circles around the eyes are common and are caused by cancer that has spread to the area behind the eye. Neuroblastomas may compress the spinal cord, causing paralysis. Approximately 70 percent of all children with neuroblastoma have metastatic disease at diagnosis.
Neurofibromatosis: A genetic disorder of the nervous system that primarily affects the development and growth of neural (nerve) cell tissues, causes tumors to grow on nerves, and may produce other abnormalities.
Neuropathy: Any and all disease or malfunction of the nerves.
Neurosis: A chronic disorder featuring irritability of the nervous system (nervousness) and characterized by anxiety and/or extreme behavior dedicated to avoid anxiety situations.
Neurosyphilis: Neurological complications in the third (tertiary) and final phase of syphilis, which involve the central nervous system and can include psychosis, pain, and loss of physical control over a variety of bodily functions.
Neurotoxin: A substance that causes damage to nerves or nerve tissue. For example, lead is a neurotoxin. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:40:25 GMT |
|
| nephro- |
(nephros-kidney)
nephro-py-osis-suppuration of the kidney
nephro-scler-osis--hardening of the kidney |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:23:09 GMT |
|
| narc- |
(nark&-numbness, stupor)
narco-lepsy-numbing seizure, petit mal
narco-mania-craving for narcotics.
Narcolepsy: A neurological disorder marked by a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Narcolepsy is often associated with cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone and paralysis of voluntary muscles associated with a strong emotion), sleep paralysis (immobility of the body that occurs in the transition from sleep to wakefulness), what are called hypnagogic hallucinations (pre-sleep dreams) and automatic behaviors (such as doing something "automatically" and not remembering afterwards how one did it).
Narcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosis, from the Greek "narke" for "numbness or torpor."
Narcotic antagonist treatment: Treatment of narcotic addiction by using a medication that is an antagonist to opiates or any other drug to which a person is addicted |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:15:33 GMT |
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| my- |
(mys-muscle)
my-asthenia-muscular weakness
myo-carditis-inflammation of the muscular wall of the heart |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:23:09 GMT |
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| morph- |
(morph-form)
morpho-logy-the science of structure
morpho-genesis-the evolution of form |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:23:09 GMT |
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| litho- |
(lithos-stone)
litho-nephria-stone in the kidney
litho-tomy-cutting for stone |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:21:59 GMT |
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| hyster- |
(hystera-uterus)
hyster-ectomy-excision of the uterus
hystero-ptosis-prolapse of the uterus |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:21:59 GMT |
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| hypno- |
(hypnos-sleep)
hypn-agogue-inducer of sleep
hypno-lepsy-uncontrollable sleepiness |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:21:59 GMT |
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| hydr- |
(hydor, hydr-water)
hydro-cephalus-water head, a congenital deformation
hydro-gen-a gas which forms water when combined with oxygen
hydro-therapy-treatment by the use of water
Hydrocele: Accumulation of fluid in the coat around the testis. Small hydroceles tend to disappear by a year of age while larger hydroceles may persist and warrant surgery
Hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain
Hydrops fetalis: Gross edema (swelling), usually with anemia, of the fetus. It can be due to Rh blood group incompatibility, in which antibodies crossing the placenta from the mother destroy the red blood cells of the fetus. It can also be caused by a lethal form of the genetic disorder thalassemia, alpha thalassemia, in which alpha-chain polypeptides needed to make fetal or adult hemoglobin are not produced. |
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mcs5109 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:01:49 GMT |
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| hepat- |
(hepar, hepat-liver)
hepat-a-trophy-atrophy of the liver
hepato-melanosis--dark pigmentation of the liver |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:20:38 GMT |
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| hem-, hemnat- |
(haima, haimat-blood)
hemat-emesis-vomiting of blood
hemo-rrhage-bleeding
Hemangioma: A birth irregularity where a localized tissue mass grows rich in small blood vessels. Capillary hemangiomas are composed nearly entirely of tiny capillary vessels. Cavernous hemangiomas are composed of blood- filled "lakes" and channels.
Hemarthrosis: Blood in a joint.
Hematemesis: The medical term for bloody vomitus.
Hematochezia: Bright red blood in the stool, usually from the lower gastrointestinal tract -- the colon or rectum -- or from hemorrhoids.
Hematocrit: The proportion of the blood that consists of packed red blood cells. The hematocrit is expressed as a percentage by volume. The red cells are packed by centrifugation.
Hematologist: A physician who is specially trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood and bone marrow as well as the immunologic, hemostatic (blood clotting) and vascular systems.
Hematoma: hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. It occurs because the wall of a blood vessel wall, artery, vein or capillary, has been damaged and blood has leaked into tissues where it does not belong. The hematoma may be tiny, with just a dot of blood or it can be large and cause significant swelling
A hematoma is caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel. The break may be spontaneous, as in the case of an aneurysm, or caused by trauma.
The treatment of a hematoma depends on its location and size. Treatment can involve draining the accumulated blood. A hematoma in or near the brain is particularly dangerous.
Hematopoiesis: The production of all types of blood cells generated by a remarkable self-regulated system that is responsive to the demands put upon it.
Hemochromatosis: Hemochromatosis (iron overload) is an inherited disorder in how the body absorbs and stores iron. The excess iron gives the skin a bronze color and damages the liver and other organs. Diabetes is also a part of the syndrome due to damage to the pancreas.
Hemodialysis: A medical procedure that uses a special machine (a dialysis machine) to filter waste products from the blood and to restore normal constituents to it. This shuffling of multiple substances is accomplished by virtue of the differences in the rates of their diffusion through a semipermeable membrane (a dialysis membrane).
Hemoglobin: The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin forms an unstable, reversible bond with oxygen. In its oxygenated state it is called oxyhemoglobin and is bright red. In the reduced state it is called deoxyhemoglobin and is purple-blue.
Hemolysis: The destruction of red blood cells which leads to the release of hemoglobin from within the red blood cells into the blood plasma.
Hemophilia: A group of inherited bleeding disorders in which the ability of blood to clot is impaired. See: Hemophilia A; Hemophilia B.
Hemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood
Hemorrhoid: A dilated (enlarged) vein in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the rectum, usually caused by untreated constipation but occasionally associated with chronic diarrhea.
Hemostasis: The stoppage of bleeding or hemorrhage. Also, the stoppage of blood flow through a blood vessel or organ of the body.
Hemostasis is the arrest of bleeding, whether it be by normal vasoconstriction (the vessel walls closing temporarily), by an abnormal obstruction (such as a plaque) or by coagulation or surgical means (such as ligation).
Hemoptysis: Spitting or coughing up blood or bloody-stained sputum. Pronounced he-MOP-ti-sis. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:58:37 GMT |
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| gyne-, gynec- |
female
gyneco-plastics-reparative surgery of the female organs
Gynecoid obesity: Fat distribution in a female fashion.
Gynecoid pelvis: A pelvis that is shaped like a woman's.
Gynecologic oncologist: A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating cancers of the female reproductive organs.
Gynecologist: A doctor trained to treat diseases of the female reproductive organs.
Gynecology: The study of the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts.
Gynecomastia: Excessive development of the male breast (so that it is female-like).
Gynephobia: An abnormal, irrational and persistent fear of women. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize they face no threat. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:46:31 GMT |
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| gastr- |
(gaster, stem, gastr-stomach)
gastro-enterology-the medical specialty dealing with diseases of
the stomach and intestines
gastr-odynia-pain in the stomach |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:20:38 GMT |
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| entero- |
(enteron-the intestine)
enter-ectomy-resection of a segment of the intestine
entero-lith-an intestinal calculus |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:19:32 GMT |
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| derma-, dermat- |
(derma-skin)
dema-graph-an instrument for writing on the skin
dermato-logy-study of the skin |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:19:32 GMT |
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| cyto- |
(kytos-cell)
cyto-architecture-the order of arrangement of cells in a tissue
cyto-zoic-living in a cell
Cytokine: A small protein released by cells that has a specific effect on the interactions between cells, on communications between cells or on the behavior of cells. The cytokines includes the interleukins, lymphokines and cell signal molecules, such as tumor necrosis factor and the interferons, which trigger inflammation and respond to infections
Cytokinesis: 1. During cell division, the process that partitions the cellular contents including the chromosomes, cytoplasm, and organelles into the two daughter cells.
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mcs5109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:22:16 GMT |
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| cheir-, chir- |
(cheir-hand)
ch(e)iro-practor-a practitioner of manipulation
chiro-gnomy-physiognomy of the hand |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:19:31 GMT |
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| cardi-, cardio- |
(kardia-heart)
cardi-a-taxia-irregularity in the action of the heart
cardio-gram-recording of the movements of the heart |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:18:37 GMT |
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| broncho- |
(bronchos-gullet)
broncho-cele-windpipe tumor, goiter
broncho-pneumonia-inflammation of the bronchi |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:18:37 GMT |
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| bio- |
(bios-life)
bio-logy-the science of living organisms
bi-opsy-examination of a tissue excised from the living body |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:18:37 GMT |
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| anthrop- |
(anthropos-man)
anthropo-genesis--origin of man
anthropo-metry-measurement of man |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:18:37 GMT |
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| -ite |
a terminal indicating a salt of an acid ending in -ous
phosph-ite-a salt of phosphorous acid
sulph-ite-a salt of sulphurous acid |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:16:42 GMT |
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| -ine |
an ending used in the names of alkaloids
hero-ine-alkaloidal ester of morphine
morph-ine-alkaloid of opium |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:16:42 GMT |
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| -in |
a termination noting a glucoside
fibr-in (L. fibra-fiber)
gelat-in (L. gelatum-congealed)
prote-in (Gr. pr6tos-first) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:16:42 GMT |
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| -ide |
a name for a binary compound containing a non-metallic element
chlor-ide-a compound of chlorine with another element
sulph-ide-a compound of sulphur with a base |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:15:54 GMT |
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| -ate |
indicates a salt of a base
phosph-ate-a salt of phosphoric acid
sulph-ate-a salt of sulphuric acid |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:15:54 GMT |
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| -ase |
denotes a colloid enzyme
amyl-ase-a starch splitting enzyme (amylon-starch)
lip-ase-a fat splitting enzyme (lipos-fat) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:15:54 GMT |
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| -sis, -osis |
denotes any production or increase (physiological or pathological);
secondarily an invasion and increase of parasites within the organism. It is often interchangeable with -iasis as trichin-osis
or trichin-iasis
adip-osis-an excessive accumulation of fat
rhe-xis (from rheg-sis)-a breaking, a rupture
sep-sis-a rotting, putrefaction
tubercul-osis-an invasion by the tubercle bacilli |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:15:53 GMT |
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| -oid |
form, appearance; denotes a resemblance to the object designated in the main word
sphen-oid-wedge-shaped (sphen-wedge)
typh-oid-like typhus fever (typhos-stupor)
thyr-oid-the shieldlike gland (thyreos-shield) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:13:48 GMT |
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| -oma generally refers to... |
Words ending in -oma are so numerous, referring usually to swelling
or tumor, that this ending is considered equivalent to tumor
carcin-oma-a cancerous tumor, a malignant growth
granul-oma-a tumor of granulation tissue
neur-oma-a tumor formed of nerve cells |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:13:48 GMT |
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| -ma, -ema, -oma |
designates a concrete pathological condition
ec-zema-a boiling out, inflammation of the skin
ex-anth-ema-a skin flower, a skin eruption |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:13:48 GMT |
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| -ize, Gr. -izein |
a verbal suffix indicating treatment by means of a special instrument or drug
an-esthet'ize-to take away sensation
catheter-ize-to use a catheter
hypnot-ize-to put to sleep |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:13:48 GMT |
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| -itis |
originally the adjectival ending -itis used with nosos-disease;
it is now used alone and has acquired the significance of inflammatory
disease
appendic-itis
bronch-itis
ot-itis |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:11:06 GMT |
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| -istis, E. -ist |
signifies an agent or doer of the action indicated by the root
anatom-ist--one who cuts up
anesthet-ist-one who takes awaX sensation
orthodont-ist--one who straightens teeth
urolog-ist--one who treats urological disorders |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:11:06 GMT |
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| -ismos, L. -ismus, E. -ism |
denotes a condition
embol-ism-the plugging of an artery or vein (embolos-wedge)
hypnot-ism-a condition of artificially induced sleep (hypnossleep)
metabol-ism-tissue change (metabol&-change)
rheumat-ism-rheumatic fever (rheuma-flux) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:11:06 GMT |
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| -ikos, L. -icus, E. -ic |
an adjectival termination
an-esthetic-pertaining to anesthesia, a drug producing anesthesia
epilept-ic-pertaining to epilepsy
hect-ic-irregularly feverish (hexis-habit; orig. meaning habitual)
patholog-ic-pertaining to pathology |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:11:06 GMT |
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| -iasis |
signifies a pathological state, condition, or its causation
lith-iasis-formation of calculi (lithos-stone)
psor-iasis-a skin disease (ps6ra-itch)
trichin-iasis-a disease caused by trichinae infestation |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:55:03 GMT |
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| ia, Fr. -ie, E. -y |
denotes a pathological state or condition
agon-ia-contest, suffering
hyster-ia-a chronic neurosis formerly thought to be of uterine
causation (hystera-womb)
man-ia-madness
ophthalm-ia-inflammation of the eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:55:03 GMT |
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| syn-, sym- |
with, together, union
syn-drome-running together, an aggregate of symptoms
sy-stole (from syn-stole)-contraction, the rhythmic contraction
of the heart
sym-biosis-living together of two or more organisms
sym-ptom-a falling together, a sign |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:51:16 GMT |
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| pro- |
before, forward, in advance
pro-drome-running before, an early symptom
pro-geria-before old age, premature aging
pro-gnosis-knowing before, forecast
pro-phylaxis-advance protection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:51:16 GMT |
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| peri- |
about, around
peri-cardium-around the heart, membrane covering the heart
peri-osteum-around the bone, membrane covering the bone
peri-stalsis-contraction around, contraction of the intestines
peri-toneum-(membrane) stretching around, lining of the abdominal
cavity
Periaortic: Around the aorta. The aorta is the great artery that comes from the left ventricle of the heart and delivers oxygen-rich blood to the body. Peri- is a prefix borrowed from the Greek. It means "around or about." So perianal is around the anus. For example; pericardial is around the heart, perinatal is around birth, and periumbilical is around the umbilicus (the belly button). Peri- is a useful prefix in anatomy, much employed in medicine. Pericardial fluid is fluid around the heart. Periaortic lymph nodes are lymph nodes around the aorta.
Perionychia: An inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection. The infection may be bacterial (most commonly, staph or strep) or to fungal.
"Perionychia" is composed of "peri-" meaning around or surrounding + the Greek word "onyx" for nail = around the nail. The tissue around the nail is called the perionychium. Perionychia is synonymous with paronychia.
Peritoneum: The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs. (From the Greek peri- meaning around + tonos meaning a stretching = a stretching around).
Peritonsillar abscess: A collection of pus behind the tonsils that pushes one of the tonsils toward the uvula (the prominent soft tissue dangling from the back of the palate in the back of the mouth). A peritonsillar abscess is generally very painful and is usually associated with a decreased ability to open the mouth. If left untreated, the infection can spread deep in the neck causing airway obstruction and life-threatening complications. |
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mcs5109 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:18:32 GMT |
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| para- |
near, alongside, apart from, abnormal
para-noia-abnormal in mind
para-plegia-near stroke, paralysis of the extremities
par-esthesia-abnormal perception
par-otid-beside the ear |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:50:19 GMT |
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| meta- |
after, behind, beyond, change
meta-bolism-change in throwing, tissue change
meta-morphosis-change in form
meta-stasis--change in position
met-encephalon-after the brain, hindbrain |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:50:19 GMT |
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| hypo- |
under, below, insufficient
hypo-chondriac-under the cartilage, an imaginary disease
hypo-dermic-under the skin
hypo-glyc-emia-low proportion of sugar in the blood
hypo-physis-a growth under (the brain), pituitary body |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:50:19 GMT |
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| hyper- |
over, above, -excessive
hyper-emia-excessive blood
hyper-thyroidism-symptoms caused by excessive activity of the
thyroid
hyper-tonic-excessive in tension
hyper-trophy-excessive nourishment, overgrowth |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:49:09 GMT |
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| en-, em- |
in, within
en-cephalon-in the head, the brain
en-demic-in the people, present in a community
em-bolism-thrown in, a plugging of a vessel
em-bryo-grown in, fetus |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:49:09 GMT |
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| ec-, ex- |
out, out of, outward
ec-topic-out of place
ec-zema-a boiling out, an inflammation of the skin
ex-ophthalmos-eye (bulging) out
ex-ostosis-bone outside, a bony tumor |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:49:09 GMT |
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| dys- |
bad, difficult, defective
dys-entery-bad intestine
dys-pepsia-bad digestion
dys-pnea-difficult breathing
dys-trophy-bad nourishment |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:49:09 GMT |
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| dia- |
through, across, completely
dia-betes-a going through, syphon, syphon disease
dia-gnosis-knowing completely, determination of the nature of
a disease
dia-rrhea-flowing through, fluid discharge
dia-thermy-heat going through, elevation of temperature by
means of a current |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:20:32 GMT |
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| cata- |
down, downward
cata-menia-according to month, menses
cata-rrh-a flowing down, inflammation of the mucous membrane
cata-tonia-a downward tone, stupor
cat-hod-downward way, the return goal of an electron |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:20:32 GMT |
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| apo- |
off, away from
apo-physis-a growth away, a projection (from a bone)
apo-plexy-a stroke away, a sudden stroke
apo-staxis-a trickling down, a slight hemorrhage
apo-thecary-a pharmacist (apotheke-a repository) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:20:32 GMT |
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| anti- |
against, opposed to, opposite of
anti-dote-against a given thing (poison)
anti-pyretic-against fever
anti-septic-against infection
ant-acid-against an acid, neutralizing an acid |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:18:57 GMT |
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| ana-, an- |
up, upward, again
ana-lysis-dissolution, breaking up (of chemical compounds)
ana-mnesis-recollection, medical history
ana-tomy-cutting up, dissection
an-a-phylaxis-renewed loss of protection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:18:57 GMT |
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| amphi-, ampho- |
on both sides, double
amphi-bious-living on both sides (land and water)
amphi-theatre-a place for seeing around, an operating room
ampho-diplopia-double vision in both eyes
ampho-phil-fond of both, a cell which stains with either acid or dyes |
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mcs5109 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:18:57 GMT |
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| a-, an- (before a vowel) |
a privative or a negative conveying deficiency, lack or weakness
a-pathy-lack of feeling5
a-tom-indivisible
an-emia-lack of blood
an-esthesia-lack of sensation |
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